IAANMP Irish Association of Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioners
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| Lisa Browne | ||
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I started nursing in 1990 in London and since I qualified, have work in acute cardiac care. I returned to Ireland in 1997 and spent three years as a staff nurse in Tallaght. In 2001, I was appointed CNM 2 – Chest Pain Service at the Mater (Dublin). Throughout my career I have always strived to develop both clinically and academically and hold a Diploma-Critical Care Pathway, Nursing Degree, and a Masters in Advanced Nursing Practice. I was accredited as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Cardiology in 2005 and currently manage the chest pain service in the Mater. My major professional interests are acute cardiac assessment and research. |
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 Frieda Clinton |
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I have been involved in paediatric cancer nursing for many years. I undertook the Higher Diploma in Nursing Studies in 2001-2001 I completed my Master’s in Advanced Nursing Practice in 2006 and I was accredited as the first Paediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Ireland in April 2007. In February 2007 I presented my thesis at the second joint symposium with the IANO and the IAMO ‘An Enquiry into the nursing role development in a children’s cancer day care unit’ and I won the research category which meant that I got to work with the Advanced Nurse Practitioners in the United States. Currently I am the President of the Irish Association for Nurses in Oncology. |
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 Mary Coffey |
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I am currently employed as an Advanced Midwife Practitioner (candidate) in diabetes. Since 1995 I have worked exclusively in the care of women who have Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes. I have developed the service from being a staff midwife helping at the clinic through the development of the Clinical Midwife Specialist role in 1999 to the role of Advanced Midwife Practitioner currently. I am responsible for running the diabetes service from pre-pregnancy counselling to 6 weeks postnatal. This allows for seamless holistic care as I provide the link between all members of the diabetes care team. |
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 Allen Doyle |
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| I am currently working in St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner Candidate in Rapid Assessment & Treatment (RAT). My job is to rapidly assess, implement a plan of care and to arrange relevant emergency investigations (phlebotomy and radiology) so as to facilitate early treatment, in particular, analgesia. At this point, I discharge patients, refer to a specialty team directly or refer to the main treatment area for review while results are pending. I see patients who present with shortness of breath, pleuritic chest pains, sore throats, DVT’s and abdominal pain. | ||
 Linda Latham |
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| I started nursing 30 years ago and was trained in the Adelaide Hospital.Since that time I have been involved in expanding my training .I did my midwifery and neonatal ICU course in Aberdeen and then travelled to Australia and worked in the outback.On my return in 1987 I became a ward sister and also worked in the School of Nursing in the Adelaide .I started working in the community in 1995 and needed to expand my knowledge outside the hospital setting.I completed many community related training courses including an asthma diploma, diabetes , family planning and psychology certificates and addiction training. I have worked in General practice for 13 years completing a masters in nursing (advanced practice )in 2003.I was accredited as an ANP in April 2006.I am now in my third year of doctoral studies in the University of Bath. | ||
| Paula Mc Brearty | ||
| Inherent in my role of Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Emergency are the core concepts of autonomy in clinical practice, expert practice, professional and clinical leadership and research. In accordance with agreed scope of practice guidelines I comprehensively assess, explore clinical findings, diagnose and manage all upper and lower limb injuries, soft tissue infections, wounds, minor head injuries, facial injuries and ear, nose and throat conditions. Promoting wellness and advocating healthy lifestyle choices are encompassed in each autonomous and independent episode of care. | ||
| Yvonne Mc Cague | ||
| I completed nursing training in 1994 in the United Kingdom and came to Ireland in 1996. While working in Monaghan General Hospital I commenced the Higher Diploma in Nursing (Accident & Emergency) during which I relocated to Mullingar where I was offered a post in the Emergency Department at the Regional Hospital. On completion of this course, I went on to complete a Masters in Nursing (Clinical Practice) followed by the Masters in Nursing (Advanced Nursing Practice) (module only). Having successfully obtained accreditation for the post of Advanced Nurse Practitioner at the Emergency Department at Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar and accreditation as Advanced Nurse Practitioner, I am now reaping the rewards as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Minor Injuries. | ||
 Janice Richmond |
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| Janice Richmond, RN, BSc (Hons), PGDip, DNSc, FFNMRCSI was the first accredited ANP Oncology in Ireland. Nurse training was completed in 1996 (University of Ulster). Oncology nursing career commenced at Belvoir Park Hospital Belfast until 1998 when a career break afforded the opportunity to work as a nurse manager in Kenya. Since returning from Kenya, work recommenced in Oncology as staff nurse and Practice Development Nurse (Belfast City Hospital). In 2002 a CNS Oncology post was obtained in Letterkenny General Hospital (LGH) and a Doctorate of Nursing Science was obtained in 2003. Current work is ANP Oncology LGH since 2005. | ||
| Mary Ryder | ||
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Trained as a general nurse in St. James’s Hospital, Dublin. After working and gaining experience in a variety of specialities in Ireland and Australia whilst travelling moved to London and specialised in Cardiology ENB 254, degree level at Royal Brompton Hospital and Thames Valley University. With 3 years specialist cardiology experience returned to Ireland to St. James’s Hospital cardiology ward, and commenced my Nursing Degree in DCU. Wrote my dissertation on education for heart failure patients and during this time moved to St. Vincent’s University Hospital as Research Nurse in a newly established heart failure service with Dr. McDonald. Became 1st Heart Failure CNS in Ireland in 2000 in SVUH. Identified limitations to the role as a CNS and subsequently with great support from Prof. McDonald and colleagues commenced MSc Nursing in Advance Nurse Practice in UCD in 2002. Accredited as ANP in Heart Failure in Feb 2007. |
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 Lorna Storey |
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I am a Registered Children’s Nurse, General Nurse and Midwife. I am a recent graduate of University College Dublin with a Masters Degree in Nursing (Advanced Practice), and was accredited as Children’s Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Haematology in October 2008. I work in the Department of Haematology Oncology in Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Dublin where I clinically assess and provide holistic nursing care to children with a diagnosis of leukaemia, who require chemotherapy as part of their treatment. Prior to this I worked for many years as a Clinical Nurse Manager 2 where I gained a lot of valuable experience in the nursing care of children with haematological problems. I am currently secretary of the Haematology Association of Ireland, Nurses Group, and am a member of the Irish Association for Nurses in Oncology. I hope to start the nurse prescribing course later this year. |