The Journal: Specialist Neurology Nurses are Transforming Care for Children with Epilepsy
A Cork nurse working with children with epilepsy came up with a plan for Cork University Hospital that has saved the HSE €260,000 and freed up hundreds of bed days in just two years. Neurology nurse specialists are transforming care for those with neurological conditions and their families, as well as saving money and freeing up hospital beds. needs more of them. The full story from the The Journal can be read at Specialist Neurology Nurses
Irish Independent: "Before My Parkinson's Diagnosis People Would Think I Was Hungover With My Shaking"
In Ireland, there are approximately 15,000 to 18,000 people living with Parkinson's. It is the second fastest growing neurological condition in the world. Neurology specialist nurses can play an important role in the supporting of people living with a neurological condition such as Parkinson's - they provide expert guidance and continuity of care from diagnosis onwards. Catriona Kinnevey was just 30 when she noticed tremors, and began looking for ways to manage what she thought was anxiety. When her brother was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease it spurred her to seek a diagnosis, which started her on the road to effectively managing the symptoms.
RTE Radio 1: Radio Interview with Neurology Nurse and Family Member of a Person Living with a Neurological Condition
Orla Russell, an advanced nurse practitioner in Huntington’s Disease and Fiona Moran, a family member of a person living with Huntington’s disease, spoke with RTE Radio 1 on the first day of National Brain Awareness Week, as we launched the My Neurology Nurse and Me campaign: highlighting the vital role of the nurse specialist for people with neurological conditions and their families. You can listen back to the interview at Living With Huntington's Disease
The NAI My Neurology Nurse and Me awareness campaign shines a spotlight on the vital role of neurology nurse specialists in supporting people living with neurological conditions across Ireland. Specialist neurology nurses are at heart of neurological services, proving expert clinical support, educating and empowering patients and improving outcomes for people with neurological conditions.