Ireland Chapter of The International Nurses Society on Addictions #SaferFromHarm

Ireland
Joined November 2015
“The European drug index: Measuring and comparing national substance use across the European Union to aid policy and planning” by Ethan Murphy and colleagues (2026) via @ijdrugpolicy…how can better data reshape drug policy across Europe? Link: sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Well done @pkelly76 @philipjame80375 what a great read.
[New to the library. Open access] Nurse prescribing of opioid agonist treatment in Ireland: evidence, governance, and the politics of drug policy decision-making. drugsandalcohol.ie/44914/
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Well, that was a blast. IntNSA ran a really nice workshop at #LxAddictions24 with a very international group of nurses and other health care professionals involving lots of nice discussion on IntNSA, MDT working & the developmemt of the role of nurses in addictions.
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Great presentation from Florian Meyer on harm reduction and drug consumption areas in Zurich. See the layout of a drug consumption area. #LxAddictions24
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Presenting to the Drug use committee today was our own @pkelly76 with @barry_mcbrien and @ComiskeyCath. On the agenda was Drugs policy, trewtment and nurse prescribing of OST
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Great to do an AV presentation to members of the Oireachtas on the importance of developing nurse prescribing of OST. 14 years since the recommendation was made by @MichaelFarrellE little or no progress has been made. Thank you to @ThomasGouldSF for facilitating
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@IntNSAGlobal @IrelandIntNSA @IntNSAEurope Dear IntNSA This online course is designed for busy nurses and other healthcare professionals. Come join us and learn more 😊
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When discussing people who use drugs, or people who are dependent on drugs, please remember that they are just that... People. Best to avoid the use of stigmatising language. PWUD probably already have to deal with enough stigma.
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You are still in time to buy the tickets for this amazing workshop! eventbrite.com/e/ireland-cha…
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Replying to @IrelandIntNSA
@IrelandIntNSA had an insightful meeting with Minister Naughton! On the agenda: nurse prescribing OST, workforce development, the need for independent inspection of addiction services. 📸 right to left: Me, Marion Mulvanny, Peter Kelly, Jason Farrell, and Caoimhe Flynn.
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We need YOUR voice and input for the @IrelandIntNSA Conference in May 2024. Your ideas and preferences are essential to making this event as informative and engaging as possible! LINK: nursingandmidwifery.fra1.qua…
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Thrilled to be the new president of IntNSA Ireland, following John's incredible leadership! Truly grateful to the IntNSA Ireland board. Together, we embark on an important mission to advance excellence in addiction nursing, champion hope for those affected by addiction! – at Dublin City, Ireland
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Congratulations to K. Nicki Annunziata and Philip James - elected as our new chapter president and vice-president. Many thanks to former president John Flanagan and Vice-President Marion Mulvanney who kept US going through the very challenging period of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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If you have used, thought about using, or are a family member of anyone who has used alcohol services in Ireland in the last year and would like to help us improve access to, or the quality of services, then please help by completing this survey: nursingandmidwifery.fra1.qua…
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