The PNA would like to extend our congratulations to member Steve Lamb on his registration as Advanced Nurse Practitioner. Steve has developed an Advanced Practice role in Perinatal Mental Health for the Waterford MHS. Operational across Waterford City & County, Steve will be providing a prompt and thorough evaluation of the Mental Health needs of women during the perinatal period (from conception to childbirth through to the end of the first post-natal year).

Where the need is identified, Steve as R.A.N.P. Perinatal Mental Health will carry out a comprehensive bio-psycho-social need and risk assessment, provide autonomous advanced health and social care interventions and ensure expedited access to specialist CMHT/Inpatient Mental Health Services. The PNA welcomes the development of Specialist/Advanced Mental Health Nursing roles and will continue to advocate the national development and implementation of ANP roles.