PSYCHIATRIC NURSES ASSOCIATION of Ireland

Many thanks to those of you who joined us last week for our webinar:

ADVERSITY as an OPPORTUNITY with Dr Felipe Contepomi, Leinster Rugby Backs Coach and RCSI Alumni.

https://vimeo.com/540202101

It was a super event, and we are taking this opportunity to offer our appreciation to our contributors and colleagues who all worked so hard to make this happen.

Professor Michael Shannon, Dean, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Mr Des Kavanagh President of the Irish Rugby Football Union IRFU and Retired General Secretary of the PNA, Ms Aisling Culhane Research of Development advisor of the PNA

The support of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery RCSI through Professor Thomas Kearns Executive Director, Catherine Clune Mulvaney Operations and Education Manager, Aine Halligan Administer.The General Secretary Peter Hughes and Officer Board of the PNA.

We have received many enquiries through both organisations to provide a recording of the event. Dr Felipe Contepomi provided us with some golden nuggets towards inspiration:

Supporting our work / home environments towards building resilience, reaching our potential, energising teams, being creative in our social interactions to maintain connections and bonds.

We hope you get the opportunity to enjoy this recording with sincere thanks to Dr Felippe and all the colleagues .

Upcoming events

Continuous Professional Development Courses Starting in January 2025
 Fellows and Members of the Faculty a 10% discount on all courses, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss.
Event Date 09-01-2025 9:30 am
Event End Date 09-04-2025 1:30 pm
Individual Price See details
Lunch & Learn: Grief in the Workplace

Bereavement Network Lunch & Learn: Grief in the Workplace (An Overview) - National Grief Awareness Week

Event Date 28-01-2025 12:30 pm
Event End Date 28-01-2025 1:30 pm
Individual Price Free
MENTALITY Project Conference: Putting Mental Health at the Heart of Europe

Explore how to strengthen Europe's mental health systems to address urgent polycrises like pandemics, wars, and climate disasters. The MENTALITY hybrid conference will delve into innovative practices, policy reforms, and personal testimonies to foster resilience and equity. Join to connect with experts, policymakers, insurers, investors and advocates to shape the future of mental health. Register here.  

Event Date 30-01-2025 9:30 am
Event End Date 30-01-2025 1:30 pm
Individual Price Free
Marie Curie Research into Practice Conference 2025

The conference, running from Tuesday 11 to Friday 14 February 2025, is once again online and free for all to attend.

Event Date 11-02-2025 9:30 am
Event End Date 14-02-2025 1:30 pm
Individual Price Free
RCSI 44th Annual International Nursing & Midwifery Research and Education Conference 2025

Discounts are available for Fellows and Members, Sigma members, student and retired colleagues. 

Event Date 26-02-2025 12:30 pm
Event End Date 27-02-2025 1:30 pm
Individual Price TBA
Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference THEconf2025
Event Date 04-03-2025 12:30 pm
Event End Date 06-03-2025 1:30 pm
Individual Price TBA