Registered Nurse

Nurses provide care and other services in variety of settings

Registered nurses promote health, prevent illness and provide care across the continuum of health and social care. They care for people of all ages, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings.  

Nursing as a profession in Ireland is governed the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011, as amended. This legislation underpins the development of the nursing profession, while adherence by nurses to standards and guidance issued by NMBI ensures safe and high-quality nursing care.  

Standards and guidance for nurses 

As a registered nurse, you should be familiar with and adhere to various standards that govern your profession such as:

1. Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics for Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives Incorporating the Scope of Practice and Professional Guidance which will guide you in your day-to-day practice and help you understand their professional responsibilities in caring for patients in a safe, ethical and effective way.

In addition, the following guidance documents are relevant to midwives:

• Medicines management
• Prescribing 
• Recording clinical practice