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Professional Institute for Nurses and Midwives

An independent voice for nursing and midwifery in Republic of Ireland

National Launch ConferenceMonday 30 November 2026, Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise. Free to attend.

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.

30

November 2026

Monday

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
RegisterProgramme and speakers to follow.

Membership is open to every nurse and midwife

Every member joins with equal standing, whatever stage you are at.

€50a year

€5a month

Best value. You save €10 compared with monthly.

€60 over a year, €10 more than yearly.

Join PINM

Sign up and pay in a few minutes, on your phone or computer. Both options renew automatically.

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.

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.

See membership fees

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 Survey

Questions

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.

Join PINM