Marie Carney
October 2024
Marie
Carney
Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery
Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, RCSI
Dublin
,
County Dublin
Ireland
Marie continues to research tirelessly, with patient outcomes at the center of all of her work.
Mary Frances Crowley, speaking in 1978, remarked, “Today nursing, as indeed all professions, requires leaders of integrity and idealism who are not afraid to make sacrifices and whose aim is dedication in their work for the common good.” There is one person, who for over their 50-year association with the Faculty has inspired – and continues to inspire – generations of nurses and midwives.
Our awardee’s path to becoming an exceptional leader began early in her career when she qualified as a registered nurse, midwife, tutor, and Founding Fellow by Examination in a relatively short space of time. Her passion for education was evident even then in her pursuit of new learning at a time when this was the exception rather than the rule. She proceeded to complete a Masters in Business Administration from UCD in 2000 and a PhD from Smurfit Business School in UCD in 2003 … all the while raising her young family with her husband.
As an educator, our awardee worked in the Richmond and Beaumont Hospitals as a Nurse Tutor, UCD as a lecturer and Head of School, and in the Faculty and School of Nursing and Midwifery RCSI in various roles, including Associate Professor, Dean, Chair of the Financial Subcommittee of the Board, Researcher, Director of Advanced Practice Programmes, Director International Programmes, Visiting Lecturer and Professor. In UCD, the Prof. Marie Carney Medal is still awarded annually to the student who receives the highest grade in the ‘Management and Quality Improvement’ module on the BSc Nursing and Midwifery programs - an esteemed award and a wonderful legacy to have left in UCD.
Throughout her career, Marie has led significant changes in practice and education. At UCD, she played a key role in the establishment of the School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Systems. During her time in the private industry, Marie ensured that nurses and midwives were supported in continuing their education through the Milupa Research awards, which were presented annually between 1984 and 1994. Appointed Dean of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery in March 2014, Marie was responsible for managing a period of great transformation and innovation. She was also instrumental in the development of the Faculty’s Membership award in 2021, supporting those nurses with a Bachelor’s degree to engage with the Faculty.
In 2017, her research into advanced practice contributed to the development of NMBI’s Advanced Practice Standards and Requirements. Marie’s engagement and support of Advanced Practice have continued, and she was influential in the establishment of the ANP Grand Rounds in Beaumont Hospital in 2021. This led to the rollout of ANP Grand Rounds across many sites and the Annual ANP Grand Rounds Conference. Marie also authors bi-monthly research newsletters for Advanced Practitioners and Clinical Specialists.
During her scoping work for the establishment of the Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Advancement, Marie highlighted the importance of meaningful recognition, leading to the introduction of the DAISY Award across the hospital group. Marie attends each award ceremony, and there is always someone who remarks on the impact she had on them during her time in one of her various roles.
Marie continues to research tirelessly, with patient outcomes at the center of all of her work. She makes publishing papers look easy, but we know it is not, and her significant list of publications across health care management, leadership, older adults, nursing home care, advanced practice and mental health – amongst others – are a testament to her experience and knowledge, dedication and hard work.
It does Marie little justice to simply list her momentous portfolio of achievements, and we have only mentioned some of the highlights here tonight. Suffice it to say that Marie has and continues to lead with integrity and dedication. She is a consummate professional, a role model, a true leader, and a lady.
Marie, you have shaped healthcare here in Ireland and abroad, and most of us could only hope to achieve a fraction of what you have in your career to date. We are privileged to have access to your knowledge, wisdom, insight, and inspiration. We are forever grateful for your contribution to date and we look forward to what is still to come. Congratulations, Marie.
Our awardee’s path to becoming an exceptional leader began early in her career when she qualified as a registered nurse, midwife, tutor, and Founding Fellow by Examination in a relatively short space of time. Her passion for education was evident even then in her pursuit of new learning at a time when this was the exception rather than the rule. She proceeded to complete a Masters in Business Administration from UCD in 2000 and a PhD from Smurfit Business School in UCD in 2003 … all the while raising her young family with her husband.
As an educator, our awardee worked in the Richmond and Beaumont Hospitals as a Nurse Tutor, UCD as a lecturer and Head of School, and in the Faculty and School of Nursing and Midwifery RCSI in various roles, including Associate Professor, Dean, Chair of the Financial Subcommittee of the Board, Researcher, Director of Advanced Practice Programmes, Director International Programmes, Visiting Lecturer and Professor. In UCD, the Prof. Marie Carney Medal is still awarded annually to the student who receives the highest grade in the ‘Management and Quality Improvement’ module on the BSc Nursing and Midwifery programs - an esteemed award and a wonderful legacy to have left in UCD.
Throughout her career, Marie has led significant changes in practice and education. At UCD, she played a key role in the establishment of the School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Systems. During her time in the private industry, Marie ensured that nurses and midwives were supported in continuing their education through the Milupa Research awards, which were presented annually between 1984 and 1994. Appointed Dean of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery in March 2014, Marie was responsible for managing a period of great transformation and innovation. She was also instrumental in the development of the Faculty’s Membership award in 2021, supporting those nurses with a Bachelor’s degree to engage with the Faculty.
In 2017, her research into advanced practice contributed to the development of NMBI’s Advanced Practice Standards and Requirements. Marie’s engagement and support of Advanced Practice have continued, and she was influential in the establishment of the ANP Grand Rounds in Beaumont Hospital in 2021. This led to the rollout of ANP Grand Rounds across many sites and the Annual ANP Grand Rounds Conference. Marie also authors bi-monthly research newsletters for Advanced Practitioners and Clinical Specialists.
During her scoping work for the establishment of the Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Advancement, Marie highlighted the importance of meaningful recognition, leading to the introduction of the DAISY Award across the hospital group. Marie attends each award ceremony, and there is always someone who remarks on the impact she had on them during her time in one of her various roles.
Marie continues to research tirelessly, with patient outcomes at the center of all of her work. She makes publishing papers look easy, but we know it is not, and her significant list of publications across health care management, leadership, older adults, nursing home care, advanced practice and mental health – amongst others – are a testament to her experience and knowledge, dedication and hard work.
It does Marie little justice to simply list her momentous portfolio of achievements, and we have only mentioned some of the highlights here tonight. Suffice it to say that Marie has and continues to lead with integrity and dedication. She is a consummate professional, a role model, a true leader, and a lady.
Marie, you have shaped healthcare here in Ireland and abroad, and most of us could only hope to achieve a fraction of what you have in your career to date. We are privileged to have access to your knowledge, wisdom, insight, and inspiration. We are forever grateful for your contribution to date and we look forward to what is still to come. Congratulations, Marie.