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Nursing and Midwifery
Ms Frances Farrelly
Contact Details
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Aras Moyola
National University of Ireland, Galway
Galway
T: 091 492828
E: frances.farrelly@nuigalway.ie

Biography
Peer Reviewed Journals
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(2014) | 'Indicators of Student Satisfaction in Postgraduate Blended Learning Programmes:Key messages from a Survey Study'
Hashessy S., Burke, E., Byrne, E., Farrelly, F., Kelly, M., Mooney, B. & Meskell, P. (2014) 'Indicators of Student Satisfaction in Postgraduate Blended Learning Programmes:Key messages from a Survey Study'. AISHE-J: The All Ireland Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 6 (3):1941-19423 [Details] |
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(2014) | 'Indicators of Student Satisfaction in Postgraduate Blended Learning Programmes: Key Messages from a Survey Study'
Hahessy S.; Burke E.; Byrne E.; Farrelly F.; Kelly M.; Mooney B.; Meskell P. (2014) 'Indicators of Student Satisfaction in Postgraduate Blended Learning Programmes: Key Messages from a Survey Study'. AISHE-J: The All Ireland Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 6 (3) [Details] |
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(2013) | 'Advanced practice nursing:A concept analysis'
Dowling, M., Beauchesne, M. Farrelly, F. Murphy, K. (2013) 'Advanced practice nursing:A concept analysis'. International Journal Of Nursing Practice, 19 :131-140 [Details] |
Books
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(2010) | An Evaluation of Clinical Nurse and Midwife Specialist and Advanced Nurse and Midwifery Practitioner Roles in Ireland (SCAPE.
Begley, C., Murphy, K., Higgins, A., Elliott, N., Lalor, J., Sheerin, F., Coyne, I., Comiskey, C., Normand, C., Casey, D., Dowling, M., Devane, D., Cooney, A., Farrelly, F., Brennan, M., Meskell, P., MacNeela, P. (2010) An Evaluation of Clinical Nurse and Midwife Specialist and Advanced Nurse and Midwifery Practitioner Roles in Ireland (SCAPE. Dublin: Natioanl Council for the Professional Developemtn of Nurisng and Midwifery in Ireland. [Details] |
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(2010) | An Evaluation of Clinical Nurse and Midwife Specialist and Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioner Roles in Ireland (SCAPE) . National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery in Ireland: Dublin.
Begley C, Murphy K, Higgins A, Elliott N, Lalor J, Sheerin F, Coyne I, Comiskey C, Norm C, Casey C, Dowling M, Devane D, Cooney A, Farrelly F, Brennan M, Meskell P, MacNeela P. (2010) An Evaluation of Clinical Nurse and Midwife Specialist and Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioner Roles in Ireland (SCAPE) . National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery in Ireland: Dublin. Dublin: NCNM. [Details] |
Conference Publications
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(2013) | 4th International Nursing and Midwifery Conference, National University of Ireland, Galway
Byrne, E., Mooney, B., Farrelly, F., Burke, E. (2013) Undergraduate Students Experiences of Studying Nursing and Midwifery at NUI Galway 4th International Nursing and Midwifery Conference, National University of Ireland, Galway [Details] |
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(2011) | 10th Annual Conference- Quality and Innovation: Achieving Excellence in Patient Care
Begley, C., Murphy, K., Higgins, A., Elliott, N., Lalor, J., Sheerin, F., Coyne, I., Comiskey, C., Normand, C., Casey, D., Dowling, M., Devane, D., Cooney, A., Farrelly, F., Brennan, M., Meskell, P., & MacNeela, P. (2011) An evaluation of specialist clinical nurse and midwife and advanced nurse and midwife practitioner roles in Ireland (SCAPE) 10th Annual Conference- Quality and Innovation: Achieving Excellence in Patient Care Dublin, Ireland, , 10-NOV-11 [Details] |
Published Reports
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(2011) | An Evaluation of Clinical Nurse and Midwife Specialist and Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioner Roles in Ireland (SCAPE) National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery in Ireland: Dublin.
Begley C, Murphy K, Higgins A, Elliott N, Lalor J, Sheerin F, Coyne I, Comiskey C, Norm C, Casey C, Dowling M, Devane D, Cooney A, Farrelly F, Brennan M, Meskell P, MacNeela P. (2011) An Evaluation of Clinical Nurse and Midwife Specialist and Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioner Roles in Ireland (SCAPE) National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery in Ireland: Dublin. National council for the professional development of nursing.g and midwifery, Dublin. [Details] |
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(2010) | Evaluation of Clinical Nurse and Midwife Specialist and Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioner Roles in Ireland (SCAPE) Summary Report.
Begley C, Murphy K, Higgins A, Elliott N, Lalor J, Sheerin F, Coyne I, Comiskey C, Normand C, Casey C, Dowling M, Devane D, Cooney A, Farrelly F, Brennan M, Meskell P, MacNeela P. (2010) Evaluation of Clinical Nurse and Midwife Specialist and Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioner Roles in Ireland (SCAPE) Summary Report. National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland. [Details] |
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(2010) | An Evaluation of Clinical Nurse and Midwife Specialist and Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioner Roles in Ireland (SCAPE).
Begley C, Murphy K, Higgins A, Elliott N, Lalor J, Sheerin F, Coyne I, Comiskey C, Normand C, Casey C, Dowling M, Devane D, Cooney A, Farrelly F, Brennan M, Meskell P, MacNeela P. (2010) An Evaluation of Clinical Nurse and Midwife Specialist and Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioner Roles in Ireland (SCAPE). NCNM, Dublin. [Details] |
Conference Paper
Year | Publication | |
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(2013) | Undergraduate Students Experiences of Studying Nursing and Midwifery at NUI Galway.
Byrne, E., Mooney,B., Farrelly, F., Burke, E. (2013) Undergraduate Students Experiences of Studying Nursing and Midwifery at NUI Galway. Conference Paper [Details] |
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(2008) | Increasing global awareness: Exploring similarities and differences in advanced nursing practice in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada . Paper 5th International Council of Nurses International Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nursing Network (INP/APNN) Conference, Toronto.
Bridges, L.,Beauchesne, M.,Dowling, M.,Farrelly, F.,Brennan, M.,Rews, G.,Hallen, E. (2008) Increasing global awareness: Exploring similarities and differences in advanced nursing practice in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada . Paper 5th International Council of Nurses International Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice Nursing Network (INP/APNN) Conference, Toronto. Conference Paper [Details] |
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(2004) | ‘The Significance of Diversity’: The Challenge of large class teaching on the Bachelor of Nursing Degree Programme. International Conference on Learning in the Europe of Knowledge, 2nd Annual Teaching & Learning Conference, CELT, NUIG.
Hahessy, S.,Farrelly, F (2004) ‘The Significance of Diversity’: The Challenge of large class teaching on the Bachelor of Nursing Degree Programme. International Conference on Learning in the Europe of Knowledge, 2nd Annual Teaching & Learning Conference, CELT, NUIG. Conference Paper [Details] |
Conference Poster
Year | Publication | |
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(2007) | Practice innovation and journal clubs . Poster 1st International Conference, “Building and Promoting Excellence in Practice” Department of Nursing & Midwifery Studies, NUI Galway.
Conway, Y.,Dowling, M.,Montgomery, A.,Smyth, S.,Farrelly, F.,Meagher, C.,O'Hara, M. (2007) Practice innovation and journal clubs . Poster 1st International Conference, “Building and Promoting Excellence in Practice” Department of Nursing & Midwifery Studies, NUI Galway. Conference Poster [Details] |
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(2007) | Oral Assessment; a systematic evaluation of available objective assessment tools Sharing Best Practice Conference Galway.
Dowling, M.,Smyth, S.,Farrelly, F.,Meagher, C.,Montgomery, A.,O'Hara, M. (2007) Oral Assessment; a systematic evaluation of available objective assessment tools Sharing Best Practice Conference Galway. Conference Poster [Details] |
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(2007) | Practice innovation and Journal Clubs . Presented at the 1st International Conference on Building and Promoting Excellence in Practice, Department of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, National University of Ireland, Galway and to presented at the Nurse Education Today 2007 Conference, University of Cambridge, England.
Conway, Y.,Dowling, M.,Montgomery, A.,Smyth, S.,Farrelly, F.,Meagher, C.,O'Hara, M. (2007) Practice innovation and Journal Clubs . Presented at the 1st International Conference on Building and Promoting Excellence in Practice, Department of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, National University of Ireland, Galway and to presented at the Nurse Education Today 2007 Conference, University of Cambridge, England. Conference Poster [Details] |
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(2006) | Oral Assessment; a systematic evaluation of available objective assessment tools . Presented at the 6th International Conference; Practice Development, Action Research and Reflective Practice. Royal College of Nursing. Edinburgh, Scotland.
Dowling, M.,Smyth, S.,Farrelly, F.,Meagher, C.,Montgomery, A.,O'Hara, M. (2006) Oral Assessment; a systematic evaluation of available objective assessment tools . Presented at the 6th International Conference; Practice Development, Action Research and Reflective Practice. Royal College of Nursing. Edinburgh, Scotland. Conference Poster [Details] |
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(2006) | Oral Assessment; a systematic evaluation of available objective assessment tools. Poster Presentation) Sharing Best Practice Nursing & Midwifery Conference. Galway.
Dowling, M., Smyth, S., Farrelly, F., Meagher, C., Montgomery, A., O'Hara, M. (2006) Oral Assessment; a systematic evaluation of available objective assessment tools. Poster Presentation) Sharing Best Practice Nursing & Midwifery Conference. Galway. Conference Poster [Details] |
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(2006) | Oral Assessment; a systematic evaluation of available objective assessment tools . Poster: Presented at the 6th International Conference; Practice Development, Action Research and Reflective Practice Royal College of Nursing Edinburgh, Scotland.
Dowling, M.,Smyth, S.,Farrelly, F.,Meagher, C.,Montgomery, A.,O'Hara, M. (2006) Oral Assessment; a systematic evaluation of available objective assessment tools . Poster: Presented at the 6th International Conference; Practice Development, Action Research and Reflective Practice Royal College of Nursing Edinburgh, Scotland. Conference Poster [Details] |
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(2004) | Poster Presentation ‘The Significance of Diversity-The Challenge of Large Class Teaching on the Bachelor of Nursing Degree Programme’ . 2nd Annual Teaching and Learning Conference National University of Ireland, Galway.
Hahessy, S.,Farrelly, F. (2004) Poster Presentation ‘The Significance of Diversity-The Challenge of Large Class Teaching on the Bachelor of Nursing Degree Programme’ . 2nd Annual Teaching and Learning Conference National University of Ireland, Galway. Conference Poster [Details] |
Non Published Reports
Year | Publication | |
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(2010) | An Evaluation of Clinical Nurse and Midwife Specialist and Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioner Roles in Ireland (SCAPE) Report Dublin: National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery in Ireland.
Begley,C.,Murphy, K.,Higgins, A.,Elliott, N.,Lalor, J.,Sheerin, F.,Coyne, I.,Comiskey, C.,Norm, C.,Casey, C.,Dowling,M.,Devane, D.,Cooney, A., Farrelly, F.,Brennan, M.,Meskell, P.,MacNeela, P. (2010) An Evaluation of Clinical Nurse and Midwife Specialist and Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioner Roles in Ireland (SCAPE) Report Dublin: National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery in Ireland. Non Published Reports [Details] |
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(2010) | Evaluation of Clinical Nurse and Midwife Specialist and Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioner Roles in Ireland (SCAPE) Final Report . National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery in Ireland, Dublin.
Begley,C.,Murphy, K.,Higgins, A.,Elliott, N.,Lalor, J.,Sheerin, F.,Coyne, I.,Comiskey, C.,Norm, C.,Casey, C.,Dowling, M.,Devane, D.,Cooney, A., Farrelly, F.,Brennan, M.,Meskell, P.,MacNeela, P. (2010) Evaluation of Clinical Nurse and Midwife Specialist and Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioner Roles in Ireland (SCAPE) Final Report . National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery in Ireland, Dublin. Non Published Reports [Details] |
Workshops
Year | Publication | |
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(2010) | An Evaluation of Specialist Clinical Nurse and Midwife and Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioner Roles in Ireland (SCAPE) . National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery in Ireland: Conference.
Begley C, Murphy K, Higgins A, Elliott N, Lalor J, Sheerin F, Coyne I, Comiskey C, Norm C, Casey C, Dowling M, Devane D, Cooney A, Farrelly F, Brennan M, Meskell P, MacNeela P. (2010) An Evaluation of Specialist Clinical Nurse and Midwife and Advanced Nurse and Midwife Practitioner Roles in Ireland (SCAPE) . National Council for the Professional Development of Nursing and Midwifery in Ireland: Conference. Workshops [Details] |
Honours and Awards
Year | Title | Awarding Body | |
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2002 | MSc Nursing | Trinity College Dublin | |
1996 | Registered Nurse Tutor | University College Dublin | |
1981 | Registered General Nurse | UKCC |