Aim and objectives

The aim of the Institute is to promote excellence in the provision of quality Mental Health Nursing and mental health service delivery, within the context of a multidisciplinary approach, both in Ireland and internationally.

The objectives of the Institute are to:

• act as a forum to facilitate and enable discussion and debate on issues relevant to the Mental Health Nursing;
• promote excellence in Mental Health practice and mental health nurse education;
• foster the ongoing development of the profession of Mental Health Nursing;
• contribute to policy development on matters relevant to Mental Health Nursing and mental health service development;
• serve as a critical voice for Mental Health Nursing;
• promote opportunities for networking and professional development among Nurses practising in the Field of Mental Health;
• promote and advocate the use, development and expansion of Mental Health Nursing.

Membership

Ordinary Membership of ‘Institute’ is open to all Nurses practising in the Field of Mental Health’

Associate membership is open to all persons and organisations who are not eligible for ordinary membership.

Benefits

Membership benefits shall include:

• Opportunity for networking and professional development;
• Opportunity to contribute  to and influence policy development;
• Opportunity to collaborate in relation to research, practice development and education;
• Opportunities to avail of grants, bursaries, made available by the Institute;
• Access to a quarterly electronic newsletter;
• Access to interactive discussion forums;
• Reduced fees for conferences, workshops, seminars, and master classes organised by the Institute.

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