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Registration • Regulated by NMBI (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann)

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)

Definition: NMBI is the statutory regulatory body for the nursing and midwifery professions in the Republic of Ireland.

Regulatory Impact & Compliance Overview

Under the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011, NMBI maintains the Register of Nurses and Midwives. Healthcare staffing agencies and hospitals must verify active registration (including payment of the Annual Retention Fee) before assigning any registered nurse (RGN, RCN, RNID, RPN) to clinical duties.

Governing Authority

Enforced by NMBI (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) in Ireland. Compliance with these standards is legally required for all licensed and participating care providers.

Automated Compliance

How AsanWork Enforces Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)

AsanWork builds compliance directly into daily scheduling workflows. Hard compliance stops prevent un-vetted, un-screened, or non-credentialed staff from receiving shift allocations, ensuring 100% audit readiness.

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