Inquiries
Fitness to Practise Inquiries Inquiries happen in a similar manner to a court case and are very formal. Most inquiries last one or two days but a small number take longer. Three members of the Fitness to Practise Committee (FTP Committee) hear each case. These include: ...
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Focus on Midwifery
On Thursday, 3 November 2022, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) hosted a ‘Midwifery Going Forward’ event in Munster Technological University (MTU), Tralee. Leading experts in midwifery from the Kerry, Cork and wider Munster region joined t...
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Glossary
Glossary of Nursing and Midwifery Terms We use various terms in the standards, requirements and guidelines published on this website and in documents we produce. This glossary briefly explains some of these terms. Use this A-Z list to go to a word or term: A B ...
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Legal Statements
Legal Statement This website is provided by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (“NMBI”, “we”, “us” or “our”) of 18-20 Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland. This legal statement as well as our Privacy Statement tells you the terms of use on which you may ...
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Assessment
Education Assessment of midwifery programmes These standards and requirements set out the educational standards and requirements for the assessment strategy for undergraduate midwife registration programmes. Assessment process Assessment of learning is a continual process ...
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Certifying Documents and Translations
Certifying Documents and Sourcing Translated Documents for Application Process The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) requires overseas applicants to provide certified copies of certain documents and to provide certified English translated versions of documents. ...
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Customer Service Charter
NMBI Customer Service Charter Our Customer Service Charter outlines the level of service we aim to provide to our customers. We aim to provide high quality, timely, efficient and courteous customer service, always treating customers equally. All complaints, corporate or ot...
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Certifying Documents and Translations
Certifying Documents and Sourcing Translated Documents for Application Process The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) requires overseas applicants to provide certified copies of certain documents and to provide certified English translated versions of documents. ...
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Continuing Professional Development
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in nursing and midwifery is defined as learning experiences which help maintain and enhance knowledge, skills and competence to provide quality, and safe person-centred care throughout the ca...
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Launch of the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics
Launch of the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics Pictured above (L to R): Carolyn Donohoe, NMBI Interim Chief Executive; Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill; Lorraine Clarke Bishop, NMBI Interim Director of Education, Policy and Standards and Áine Lynch, N...
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Registration Case Officer
Registration Case Officer The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) is currently recruiting for a Registration Case Officer (Grade IV). This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced, inclusive, and diverse team. In this role you will gain invaluable admin...
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Prompt Payments Act
NMBI and the Prompt Payments Act Payments by NMBI to suppliers are governed by the Prompt Payment of Accounts Act, 1997 as amended by the European Communities (Late Payment in Commercial Transactions) Regulations 2002. Under this legislation, suppliers who submit valid ...
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Online Account
Help Centre Find out more Online Account Online Account Setting up an account Setting up an online account is very quick (2 minutes). When logging in for the first time, you will need to use your NMBI PIN/Reference Number and the security number that NMBI has...
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Midwifery Students Guidance
Midwifery Students Guidance Midwifery Students: Guidance on Responsibilities and Clinical Practice Experience As a midwifery student in one of Ireland’s Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), your name must entered on the Candidate Register maintained by the Nursing and Midwi...
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Strategy
Strategy Statement of Strategy 2023-2025 Statement of Strategy 2020-2022 Statement of Strategy 2017-2019
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Freedom of Information
Freedom of Information Introduction The Freedom of Information Act 2014 (FOI) provides that every person has the following: A legal right to access official records held by public bodies listed in the Act. A legal right to have personal information held...
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Registration
Registration This section relates to documents about the NMBI registration process. All nurses and midwives who practise in Ireland must by law be listed on the Register of Nurses and Midwives which is maintained by NMBI. NMBI State of the Register Competence Assessment...
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Approval Criteria
Education Approval criteria for midwifery programmes These standards and requirements set out the educational standards and requirements for the approval criteria used by NMBI for undergraduate midwife registration programmes. The standards for the approval of the Highe...
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Curriculum Design
Education Curriculum design of midwifery programmes These standards and requirements set out the educational standards and requirements for approval of the curriculum design for undergraduate midwife registration programmes. Curriculum design and development The curriculum...
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Midwifery Philosophy & Values
Philosophy and values of midwifery Midwifery philosophy Midwives recognise pregnancy, labour, birth and the post-natal period as healthy and profound experiences in women’s lives. The ethos of midwifery care is to work in partnership with women. Midwives use professio...
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