Institute of Community Health Nursing

Institute of Community Health Nursing is rated 3 out of 5 in the category hospital & health care. Read and write reviews about Institute of Community Health Nursing. The Institute is a professional and educational body representing Community Nursing throughout the State. It is not a trade union, but an organisation of Community Nurses , incorporated in 1985, to promote Community-nursing services through continuing education, development and research. What Does The Institute Do? - Through its Branches and Interest Groups, it provides a forum for the Community Nurses to share their ideas and experiences in a common goal of health care development. - Acts as a centre of unity and a practical resource/advice centre for the members. - Acts as a consultative body available to inform the Department of Health /HSE/ Department of Children & Youth Affairs when requested. - Offers opportunities for specialists in other disciplines or from educational and research institutes to exchange ideas with those actively involved in delivering the nursing services. - Investigates and studies critical issues facing community and national health care services through conferences, seminars, workshops at Branch level and through the activities of the Interest Groups. - Publicises information about future trends and development in the health care services and co-operates with government working groups on particular issues or policy. - The Institute publishes an ezine 4 times per year. - Hosts an Annual Conference in the Autumn.