Professional Institute for Nurses and Midwives
An independent voice for nursing and midwifery in Republic of Ireland
- Voice
- Value
- Vision
- Visibility

Nurses and midwives hold healthcare together. PINM is here to hold them.
Our independence
PINM is independent of employers, unions, the regulator and government. We focus on nursing and midwifery, their contribution and their future.
Our voice
We bring nurses’ and midwives’ perspectives into professional debate, healthcare policy and the decisions that affect the future of the professions.
Our influence
We bring nursing and midwifery expertise to influence the future of the professions for the people of Ireland.
Monday
30
November 2026
National Launch Conference
PINM’s first national event, open to all nurses, midwives and students, with international and national speakers. Lunch is provided, and you are welcome to bring a colleague.
- Time
- 10am to 3pm
- Venue
- Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise
- Keynotes
- Rebecca Love, USA; Dr. Beverly Malone, USA; Dame Crystal Oldman, UK; and more
- Cost
- Free, lunch provided
Membership is open to every nurse and midwife
Every member joins with equal standing, whatever stage you are at.
What membership gives you
- CPD programmesA selection of continuing professional development programmes for members.
- A say in the 3Rs SurveyHelp build the evidence for PINM’s first 3Rs Report on recruitment, retention and retirement.
- A voice in the mediaYour perspective on staffing, workload and care carried into health policy and the decisions that affect both professions.
- EventsStarting with the National Launch Conference, free to attend.
- Equal standingOne membership for every nurse and midwife, students to retired.
€50a year
€5a month
Best value. You save €10 compared with monthly.
€60 over a year, €10 more than yearly.
Join PINMSign up and pay in a few minutes, on your phone or computer. Both options renew automatically.
Continuing professional development
CPD is at the heart of what PINM will offer its members.
20 CPD modules are planned for Year 1, aligned with the NMBI Competency Framework and open to nurses and midwives at every stage of their careers. Each one will be listed here as it is confirmed.
The 3Rs Survey
Tell us what brings nurses and midwives into the professions, what keeps them there and what leads them to leave.
Take the 3Rs SurveyQuestions
Anything else, email hello@pinm.ie.
How much does membership cost?
€50 a year, or €5 a month (€60 a year). Both renew automatically.
Who can join?
Every nurse and midwife, from students to retired, including Irish-trained nurses and midwives working abroad.
Is PINM a union or a regulator?
No. PINM is independent of employers, unions, the regulator and government.
Can I join on my phone?
Yes. Sign up and pay in a few minutes on your phone or computer.
What CPD comes with membership?
20 modules are planned for Year 1, aligned with the NMBI Competency Framework.
Do I need to be a member to attend the conference?
No. It is free and open to all nurses, midwives and students.
How will my 3Rs Survey answers be used?
They are anonymous and will inform PINM’s first 3Rs Report. An email address, if you leave one, is stored separately.
How do I get in touch?
Email hello@pinm.ie.

Become a member of PINM
€50 a year, or €5 a month.
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