NMBI Voice: Best Of Highlights

Protecting the public in a rapidly digitised world requires more than just new technology. Success in the modern era demands a bridge between national health policy and the reality of the hospital ward.This episode explores how Ireland's nursing leaders and innovators are closing that gap to improve patient outcomes. We discuss digital integration, frontline leadership, and the power of human-centric design.Joining host Kathyann Barrett are Ireland's Chief Nursing Officer Rachel Kenna, NMBI Board President Áine Lynch, and Innovation Fellows Una Rogers and Anne Marie Kieran, alongside advanced practice voices Jess Sears and Emer Shine.THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTIntegrating digital care into advanced practice specialties.Why leaders must stay connected to frontline reality.Building trust and breaking barriers with vulnerable patients.Using design thinking to solve everyday ward challenges.Boosting professional confidence through innovation and networking.GUEST DETAILSThis episode features a powerhouse panel of Irish nursing and midwifery leaders. Rachel Kenna serves as the Chief Nursing Officer, leading national health policy with a focus on digital integration. Áine Lynch, as NMBI Board President, champions practical leadership accessible to staff. Innovation Fellows Una Rogers and Anne Marie Kieran, alongside Advanced Nurse Practitioner Jess Sears and Midwife Emer Shine, provide frontline expertise on implementing patient-centred solutions and human-centric design.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. QUOTESRemove the barriers of fear, and it'll take us to great places, particularly with the young generation. - Rachel KennaI think it is leaders, you know, all leaders I know want to be accessible. - Áine LynchThe only reason why someone should not be on HIV medication is if they have decided that they don't want to be. - Jess SearsMeeting people where they're at, so we're here now, and that's great, and let's see what we can do from now. - Emer ShineI think I understand the value of what we've done and the difficult journey we've had, and to have confidence in asking the question, is this a good idea? - Anne Marie KieranIf you do have an idea, and you just want to troubleshoot it... We're always happy to consult on different ideas. - Una RogersKEYWORDS #IrishNursingInnovation#IrishMidwiferyInnovation#FrontlineLeadershipStrategy#HealthcareDesignThinking