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Graduate Nursing Scheme Application Numbers

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2013

Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Questions (633, 649, 686)

Ciara Conway

Question:

633. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Health if he will confirm the actual number of applicants on the graduate nursing scheme to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6676/13]

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Pat Deering

Question:

649. Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Health the uptake on the proposed placement scheme for graduate nurses and midwives; and the alternative plans in place [6754/13]

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Eric J. Byrne

Question:

686. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Health his views on a matter regarding the nursing graduate recruitment initiative (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7077/13]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 633, 649 and 686 together.

This graduate employment initiative was introduced on the basis of a phased intake over several months, with potential for up to 1,000 graduates to be employed.

The number of applications processed as at 12 February 2013, is 84. The HSE will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis for 2012 graduates, and also those who graduated in 2010 and 2011. Further recruitment will continue during 2013. In particular, Phase 2, which will cover Mental Health, Intellectual Disability, Midwifery and Paediatrics, will launch in the coming days. There will also be opportunities for those who graduate in 2013 to participate in due course.

The initiative will give nursing and midwifery graduates an employment opportunity and facilitate their professional development at a time when it is not possible to offer permanent posts given the requirement to reduce the numbers employed in the health sector. They will be able to avail of a suite of educational programmes including intravenous canulation and training in anaphylaxis treatment. It has also been agreed that participants will be facilitated in obtaining a certificate in advanced healthcare skills to cover areas such as health assessment and pharmacology.

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