UCC SONM 25 Year Book

UCC / School of Nursing and Midwifery

Just under 5,000 nurses and midwives have qualified from the School of Nursing and Midwifery over its 25 years history and over two thousand nurses and midwives having developed advanced knowledge and skills.

STUDENTS AND STAFF NUMBERS INCREASE

The numbers of students registering has grown from 35 in 1994 to 1,280 registered for the academic year 2018-2019. The number of students who have graduated from the School of Nursing and Midwifery (1994-2019) are: Undergraduates (4734), Postgraduates (2324), and Research (including MSc Research, DN, PhD (380)). This translates into just under 5,000 nurses and midwives have qualified from the School of Nursing and Midwifery over its 25 years history and over two thousand nurses and midwives having developed advanced knowledge and skills. The number of staff in the School has grown from one Academic Staff, appointed in 1994 to 47 academic staff and 11 administrative staff, and 8 other non-academic staff namely, Allocations Officer and Clinical Skills Technician in the academic year 2018-2019. (Appendix C and Appendix D) The staff of the school of nursing and midwifery have been the backbone of all the innovation and change within the school over the past 25 years. Whist it is impossible to name all the staff past and present and itemise their contribution, it is important that we acknowledge all those who have contributed to the efficient and enjoyable workings of the school. It is important that each persons’ contribution is recognised. Academic, administrative, technical, support, research staff all contribute to making the students experience as positive as is possible. In addition the broader staff within the environs of the Brookfield Health Sciences Complex including library, security, catering, general services, maintenance have made important contributions to the evolution of the school, thank you.

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