It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Trisha McKeown, Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner, long-standing IAANMP member, and former Association Secretary. Trisha was a remarkable clinician, leader, and advocate for advanced practice whose influence and contribution will resonate for years to come.
Trisha began her nursing career in 1993 as a staff nurse at Whipps Cross University Hospital in London, where she first discovered her passion for emergency care, a field she remained dedicated to throughout her life. For the past 20 years, she served patients, families, and colleagues within the UL Hospitals Group, earning deep respect for her expertise, compassion, and unwavering professionalism.
A Registered Children’s Nurse and Nurse Prescriber of both ionising radiation and medications, Trisha achieved her MSc in Advanced Practice at NUIG in 2011 and became a Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner in 2013. Her clinical knowledge, commitment to excellence, and drive to improve patient care set a standard to which many aspire.
Trisha played an active and valued role in multiple national forums, including the HSE West Forum, EMP ANP & LIU Forums, and was a key contributor to the EMP LIU Forum, where she led the design of the new National IU document, an achievement that reflects her leadership, innovation, and dedication to advancing practice at a national level.
A committed IAANMP member since 2012, Trisha served as Association Secretary and long standing committee officer, bringing clarity, organisation, warmth, and an unwavering sense of purpose to her role. Her contribution to the Association has been immense, and her legacy will remain embedded in the continued development and recognition of advanced practice in Ireland.
Even during her short illness, Trisha continued to ask about the Association and the upcoming conference, an enduring testament to her dedication, her sense of responsibility, and her deep commitment to the advancement of the profession.
Trisha was deeply passionate about education and nurturing the next generation of nurses and advanced practitioners. She devoted herself to empowering staff, strengthening knowledge, and enhancing the quality of care delivered to patients and families. She firmly believed in the potential and progression of advanced practice and championed it at every opportunity.
The IAANMP extends its heartfelt condolences to Trisha’s family, friends, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of working with her. Her loss is deeply felt across the advanced practice community. Trisha will be remembered with immense respect and affection for her leadership, dedication, and the kindness she showed to all.
May she rest in peace.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
