Patricia Minnock (ANP-Rheumatology), from Our Ladys’ Hospice and Care Services, Dublin, and Deirdre McNamee (Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner) from Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry, recognised the need to form an all-Ireland forum for nurses working in the rapidly growing speciality of rheumatology.
The first meeting in May 2004 was attended by 40 nurses from both the South and North of Ireland. Keynote speaker was Dr Janice Mooney, RCN Rheumatology Nursing Forum, who presented on ‘The Development and Remit of the RCN Rheumatology Nursing Forum’.
At this meeting it was agreed to establish the IRNF. The first formal meeting of the IRNF took place on 10th September 2004.
Membership is open to all registered nurses working in clinical practice in rheumatology. Membership fees of €20.00/ Stg 17.00 are due by 31st January annually.
The annual subscription for membership will be determined yearly by the committee. Subscription rates apply to a calendar year and, are due annually on March 1st.
The Forum will meet at least once a year. This will include the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The quorum for the AGM shall be ten.
the vital role of nurses working in rheumatology throughout Ireland
to network locally, nationally and internationally and to ensure the delivery of patient centred quality care
and advice through on-going educational activities and the promotion of evidence based on practice, research, and professional exchange of expertise
with other professional and voluntary organisations in rheumatology on issues related to patient advocacy, services, policies and guidelines to support excellence in practice
Amendments to the Constitution should be requested in writing, submitted to the Secretary at least one month before the AGM and must be passed by a two-thirds majority at the AGM.
Contact us at irnforum@gmail.com
The Chairperson shall be elected by committee at the AGM. The duration of the office of the Chairperson will be TWO years. The Chairperson shall not normally be eligible for re-election to that office
The Secretary shall be elected by committee at the AGM. Duration of office of the secretary shall be THREE years. The Secretary shall not be eligible for election to two consecutive terms of office
The Treasurer shall be elected by council at the AGM. Duration of office of the Treasurer shall be THREE years. The Treasurer shall not be eligible for election to two consecutive terms of office
The education officer shall be elected by council at the AGM. Duration of office shall be TWO years. The Educational Officer shall NOT be eligible for election to two consecutive terms of office
Rheumatology Department
Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Service
Harold’s Cross Road
Dublin 6w
Tel: 01-4912591
Email: dmafuva@olh.ie
Professional Role: Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
Rheumatology Department
Mayo University Hospital
Castlebar
Co. Mayo
Tel: 0876472193
Email: ryan.osullivan@hse.ie
Professional Role: Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
Rheumatology Department
Midland Regional Hospital
Arden Road
Tullamore
Co. Offaly
R35 NY51
Telephone: 0579315835
Email: eileen.shinners@hse.ie
Professional Role: Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Rheumatology Department
CHI at Crumlin
Cooley Road
Dublin 12
Telephone: 01 4282718
Email: emma.rowe@childrenshealthireland.ie
Professional Role: Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Rheumatology Department
CHI at Crumlin
Cooley Road
Dublin 12
Telephone: 01 4282718
Email: karen.peate@childrenshealthireland.ie
Professional Role: Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
Rheumatology Department
Cork University Hospital
Wilton Road
Wilton
Cork
T12 DC4A
Telephone: 021 4922000
Email: sandra.ribeiros@hse.ie
Professional Role: Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Rheumatology Department
Connolly Hospital
Blanchardstown
Dublin 15
Telephone: 0871507581
Email: reena.thankachan@hse.ie
Professional Role: Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Rheumatology Department
St-Vincent’s University Hospital
Elm Park
Dublin 4
DO4 T6F4
Telephone: 01 2213220
Email: nimmi.abraham@svhg.ie
Professional Role: Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner.