DrJarlath Varley

Jarlath Varley is a Lecturer and Programme Director for the advanced nursing practice (ANP) programmes at RCSI School of Nursing & Midwifery. He is also Programme Lead for all post graduate nursing registration programmes delivered at RCSI School of Nursing & Midwifery. A registered nurse since 1989, he was one of the early nursing pioneers in Ireland who developed an ANP led services in the Emergency Care setting. During the last two decades, he has continued in clinical practice while contributing to many aspects of advanced practice nursing in Ireland including, policy development, evaluation of ANP roles, evaluation of ANP impact on health services and alignment of ANP curriculum with health policy. In addition, he has collaborated on a number of national health research projects that explores how ANP roles can contribute meaningfully to health service reform and optimum disease management, resulting in a more patient centred, safe and effective system of care for patients and their families.