Celebrating advanced nursing practice at Mayo University Hospital

Advanced nursing practice has been celebrated at Mayo University Hospital, with tribute paid to staff at the facility for their contribution to healthcare in the county.

Said Dr. Pádraig Ó Lúanaigh, Director of Nursing at Mayo University Hospital: “During National Nurse Practitioner Week, we celebrate the incredible impact of nurse and midwife practitioners at Mayo University Hospital.

"These highly trained professionals are not only registered nurses or midwives but also have Masters level education that empower them to provide exceptional patient care.

"Their expertise, dedication and care make a lasting impact on our patients and teams. Thank you for your valuable contribution to healthcare every day."

Pictured, from left: Bernie McDonell, RANP Diabetes; Amy Forde, RANP, Endoscopy; Annette Geraghty, RANP, Renal Dialysis; Mairead Burke, RANP, Older Persons; Ryan Sullivan, RANP, Rheumatology; Priscilla Fair, Candidate Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Ambulatory Gynae; Imelda Byrne, cANP, Paediatric; Mary Hannigan, RANP, Oncology; Aoife Folliard, RANP, Respiratory; Moira Murphy, cANP, Respiratory; Sinead Fallon, RANP, Oncology; Aine Reilly, RANP, Stroke; Peter Livingstone, RANP, Liaison Psychiatry; Marie Todd, RANP, Diabetes (Retired, 1st RANP in MUH and 2nd nationally); Padraig OLuanaigh, Director of Nursing; and Caroline Lally, RANP, Emergency Department.