Interns struggling in overcrowded hospitals

Almost three out of four intern nurses and midwives (73%) said staffing levels in their workplaces were not sufficient to support a positive learning environment, according to a new survey published by the Irish Nurses and Midwifes Organisation.

The IMNO’s annual conference is taking place in the Gleneagle Hotel this weekend.

One of the key events in the week-long conference was the publication of the survey.

With large numbers of nursing and midwifery interns stating their intention to leave Ireland post-qualification, 33% stated that if staffing and working conditions were improved, they would delay their departure. 54% also stated pay was a significant factor in whether they would consider remaining in Ireland a further year after qualifying.