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NMBI Voice

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NMBI Voice covers the key changes and challenges facing our profession today. Whether you're dealing with new regulations, maintaining your professional development, or navigating ethical decisions in your daily practice, NMBI Voice breaks down complex topics into practical guidance you can use. You'll hear from NMBI experts and colleagues who understand the realities of our work environment, offering clear explanations of what new policies mean for your practice and career. New episodes air on the first Monday of every month, giving you the information you need to maintain excellent standards while focusing on what matters most – caring for your patients.

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July 6, 2026

The Value of NMBI

Everyone goes to work every day wanting to make a difference. The professional regulation shield provides a clear framework to nurses and midwives to navigate daily challenges while maintaining clinical excellence. This discussion demystifies the role of the regulator beyond fitness to practise. We explore how the NMBI Code of Conduct serves as a foundational roadmap for every practitioner.Carolyn Donohoe, CEO of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, joins the podcast to share her expertise. With a distinguished career in clinical facilitation and hospital management, she brings a practical perspective to regulatory governance. We examine how understanding and utilising these professional tools directly empowers practitioners to protect the public while advancing their own careers.THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTWhy regulation acts as a professional shield for nurses and midwives. The fundamental role of the Code of Conduct in practise. Distinguishing between fitness to practice and professional standards. Maintaining public trust through competence and professional development. Navigating the high-tech and high-touch future of healthcare.GUEST DETAILSCarolyn Donohoe is CEO of Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, appointed permanently summer 2025. She leads strategically for protection of the public by shaping and developing professional regulation for the nursing and midwifery professions. Her nursing career spans intensive care clinical facilitation, hospital management, and strategic education leadership before joining NMBI, bringing expertise in regulatory frameworks and translating clinical experience into effective governance.MORE INFORMATIONNMBI is the statutory body which sets the standards for the education, registration and professional conduct of nurses and midwives. We advise on how nurses and midwives should provide care to patients, their families and society. Our mission is to protect the public and the integrity of the professions of nursing and midwifery through the promotion of high standards of education, training, and professional conduct. We achieve this by providing leadership to registered nurses and midwives to support them to deliver safe care through innovative and proactive professional regulation. Our functions in safeguarding the public involve establishing and maintaining the Register of Nurses and Midwives. We also establish procedures and criteria for the assessment and registration of nurses and midwives. Visit the Registration section of our website to learn more. Additionally, we set the standards and requirements for nursing and midwifery education programmes. We approve education programmes and further education programmes for the purposes for nurses and midwives. Visit NMBI.ie to learn more. QUOTESI would see regulation as my shield. I have a framework that I can work to that will keep me safe and keep the patients safe. - Carolyn DonohoeThe first link came into my psyche, that actually there was a code of conduct and ethics that was important to us now that we were professional. - Carolyn DonohoeIf you are in any way or shape worried or concerned, refer to it, check what the right practice should be, and look at my scope to see, do I have all the pieces of that puzzle to make sure I am safe. - Carolyn DonohoeKEYWORDS #NMBIIreland#CodeOfConduct#ScopeOfPractice#ProfessionalDevelopment#NMBIVoice

June 8, 2026

Governance In NMBI

The regulation of professional standards in Irish nursing and midwifery is complex, often misunderstood, and critical to public protection. Ensuring that the regulator remains impartial and focused on public interest requires expertise that goes beyond the professions themselves.This episode tackles the essential role of lay members in maintaining high standards and robust governance within statutory bodies. We explore the core positive aspects of professional regulation, the challenge of balancing standards with real-world pressures, and the emerging risks—like cybersecurity and digitalisation—facing every modern organisation.Joining us to validate and expand upon this core thesis is respected industry colleague John Horan. John is a current member of the NMBI Board and Chair of its Audit and Risk Committee, bringing extensive senior management experience from organisations including Aer Lingus, the Irish Hotels Federation, and Veterinary IrelandTHINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTJohn Horan's varied career journey Role of a public representative The positive purpose of regulation Lay-professional mix on boards Major organisational risks emerging nowGUESTS DETAILSJohn Horan is a board member of NMBI and currently serves as the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee. He has previously served as Chairperson of a State Board and was Chief Executive of both the Irish Hotels Federation and Veterinary Ireland, showcasing his strong background in management practice and national-level lobbying.MORE INFORMATIONNMBI is the statutory body which sets the standards for the education, registration and professional conduct of nurses and midwives. We advise on how nurses and midwives should provide care to patients, their families and society. Our mission is to protect the public and the integrity of the professions of nursing and midwifery through the promotion of high standards of education, training, and professional conduct. We achieve this by providing leadership to registered nurses and midwives to support them to deliver safe care through innovative and proactive professional regulation. Our functions in safeguarding the public involve establishing and maintaining the Register of Nurses and Midwives. We also establish procedures and criteria for the assessment and registration of nurses and midwives. Visit the Registration section of our website to learn more. Additionally, we set the standards and requirements for nursing and midwifery education programmes. We approve education programmes and further education programmes for the purposes for nurses and midwives. Visit NMBI.ie to learn more. QUOTESI believe that the professionals that I've dealt with are harder on their own colleagues and peers than I would be as a lay person. - John HoranTo a young person starting out, I would say, yeah, if a position comes up in the public sector, grab it with both hands. - John HoranDon't get sort of pigeonholed, and don't get blinkered into thinking, oh, this is just this is the one route I'm on." - John HoranKEYWORDS: #NursingRegulation #LayMember #BoardGovernance #ProfessionalStandards #PublicSector

May 4, 2026

Chief Nurse on Policy Power

Irish nurses and midwives face constant pressure to innovate and improve the nation's health system while maintaining high standards of care. Achieving genuine policy change requires the lived experience of front-line professionals to be heard and acted upon.This episode delves into the critical role nurses and midwives play in shaping high-level health policy, leading workforce reform, and embracing a digital future. We discuss the success of advanced practice in improving patient access, the 47 recommendations from the Expert Review Body, and why optimism must overcome fear regarding AI and technology in healthcare.Host Kathyann Barrett, NMBI Director of Corporate Services and Strategy, is joined by Ireland's Chief Nurse, Rachel Kenna. Rachel is an Assistant Secretary in the Department of Health, responsible for the National Patient Safety Office and strategic workforce planning.THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT- Rachel Kenna's early nursing ambition. - Value of working abroad experience. - Chief Nurse's extensive policy responsibilities. - Advanced practice drives significant access. - AI and digital as the future.GUESTS DETAILSRachel Kenna is the Chief Nursing Officer for Ireland and an Assistant Secretary in the Department of Health. Her responsibilities include the National Patient Safety Office, strategic workforce planning, and professional regulation policy. She is skilled at translating clinical knowledge into effective policy and is committed to ensuring the voice of nurses and midwives is heard at the highest government levels.MORE INFORMATIONNMBI is the statutory body which sets the standards for the education, registration and professional conduct of nurses and midwives. We advise on how nurses and midwives should provide care to patients, their families and society. Our mission is to protect the public and the integrity of the professions of nursing and midwifery through the promotion of high standards of education, training, and professional conduct. We achieve this by providing leadership to registered nurses and midwives to support them to deliver safe care through innovative and proactive professional regulation. Our functions in safeguarding the public involve establishing and maintaining the Register of Nurses and Midwives. We also establish procedures and criteria for the assessment and registration of nurses and midwives. Visit the Registration section of our website to learn more. Additionally, we set the standards and requirements for nursing and midwifery education programmes. We approve education programmes and further education programmes for the purposes for nurses and midwives. Visit NMBI.ie to learn more. QUOTESNurses and midwives can actually turn their hand to anything. - Rachel KennaThe system that we work in and operating as a nurse in a health system, gave me a huge understanding. - Rachel KennaMy clinical knowledge is hugely important in terms of being able to perform in that space. - Rachel KennaKEYWORDS#AdvancedPractice #NursingPolicy #DigitalHealth #WorkforceReform #NMBI

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What is NMBI Voice?: NMBI Voice covers the key changes and challenges facing our profession today.

Whether you're dealing with new regulations, maintaining your professional development, or navigating ethical decisions in your daily practice, NMBI Voice breaks down complex topics into practical guidance you can use.

You'll hear from NMBI experts and colleagues who understand the realities of our work environment, offering clear explanations of what new policies mean for your practice and career.

New episodes air on the first Monday of every month, giving you the information you need to maintain excellent standards while focusing on what matters most – caring for your patients.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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