Welcome to the Irish Pain Nurses and Midwives Website

The Irish Pain Nurses and Midwives Society (IPNMS) is a specialised professional organisation of Registered Nurses, Midwives, Health Care Assistants, student nurses and student midwives.

The IPNMS is committed to promoting the understanding, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of pain by supporting activities such as professional practice, education, research, advocacy and networking.

It seeks to provide a collective voice in order to increase knowledge of pain and transform public policy and professional clinical practice to reduce pain and suffering.

Please note: The information included on this site is for educational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The reader should always consult his or her healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for their own situation or if they have any questions regarding a medical condition or treatment plan.

Reading the information on this site does not create a physician-patient relationship.