Biography

Mairead is Lecturer in the Department of Nursing and Midwifery. She joined the University of Limerick in 2006 and has experience in several areas including clinical skills laboratories management, teaching and learning, and simulation-based education. Mairead is a Registered General Nurse and prior to UL worked with the Health Service Executive as Staff Nurse and Clinical Nurse Specialist in critical care and cardiac specialties. Mairead is passionate about the role of simulation-based education and technology-enhanced learning and recently worked on a nationally funded simulation initiative within the department. In 2023, Mairead received a faculty teaching excellence award in pedagogic support. Research interests include clinical skills pedagogy, simulation-based education, technology enhanced learning, and nursing care.

Research Interests

Research Interests: Clinical Skills Pedagogy; Simulation-Based Education; Technology Enhanced Learning; Nursing Care.

Professional Activities

Employment

  • 2023 University of Limerick - Lecturer
  • 2022 University of Limerick - Clinical Skills Coordinator
  • 2020 University of Limerick - SiNM Project
  • 2006 University of Limerick - Clinical Skills Coordinator
  • Health Service Executive - Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Health Service Executive - Critical Care Staff Nurse - University Hospital Limerick
  • Health Service Executive - Staff Nurse - St Johns Hospital, Limerick
  • Health Service Executive - Staff Nurse - St Vincent's Hospital, Dublin
  • Health Service Executive - Student Nurse

Education

  • 2014 University of Limerick - Master of Science (MSc)
  • 2011 National University of Ireland, Galway - Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Clinical Education)
  • 2005 University of Limerick - Bachelor of Science (BSc)
  • 1999 Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, and St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4. - Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Committee

  • 2017-2020 Athena Swan, DNM, UL,
  • 2011-2020 Clinical Skills Network Ireland (National Group),
  • 2016-2019 Undergraduate Course Board Midwifery, DNM, UL,
  • 2010-2019 Teaching and Learning Committee, DNM, UL,
  • 2010-2012 Undergraduate Marketing Committee, DNM, UL,
  • 2006-2007 Clinical Skills Working Group, DNM, UL,

Association

  • Member, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI)
  • Founding Member, Clinical Skills Network Ireland (National Group)

Other

  • 2011-2020 OCASE Examiner for the Graduate Entry Medical School. Objective Clinical and Anatomy Skills Exams (OCASE).
  • 2018 OCASE Examiner for the Certificate in Nurse/Midwife Prescribing.

Outreach

  • 2011-2019 Coordinates/develops/designs the annual DNM summer camp aimed at secondary school students who have an interest in nursing and/or midwifery as a career choice. The camp is now in its 10th year.
  • HSE Mid West Community Healthcare Infection Prevention and Control Teams - Provided online support and education sessions for community services in the Mid West during the Spring / Summer 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.

Publications

Peer Reviewed Journals

2022

The value and contribution of intellectual disability nurses/nurses caring for people with intellectual disability in intellectual disability settings: A scoping review.

Doody O;Hennessy T;Moloney M;Lyons R;Bright AM; (2022) The value and contribution of intellectual disability nurses/nurses caring for people with intellectual disability in intellectual disability settings: A scoping review.. Journal Of Clinical Nursing

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2022

Time to re-envisage integrity among nurse leaders

Markey, K., Moloney, M., Doody, O. and Robinson, S. (2022) Time to re-envisage integrity among nurse leaders. Journal Of Nursing Management

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2022

Time to re-envisage integrity among nurse leaders

Markey, K;Moloney, M;Doody, O;Robinson, S (2022) Time to re-envisage integrity among nurse leaders. Journal of nursing management

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2022

Final year undergraduate nursing and midwifery students' perspectives on simulation-based education: a cross-sectional study

Moloney, M., Murphy, L., Kingston, L., Markey, K., Hennessy, T., Meskell, P., Atkinson, S. and Doody, O. (2022) Final year undergraduate nursing and midwifery students' perspectives on simulation-based education: a cross-sectional study. BMC Nursing

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2022

Service User and Service Provider Perceptions of Enablers and Barriers for Refugee and Asylum-Seeking Women Accessing and Engaging with Perinatal Mental Health Care Services in the WHO European Region: A Scoping Review Protocol

Kathleen Markey;Anne MacFarlane;Maria Noonan;Mairead Moloney;Susann Huschke;Kate O’Donnell;Claire O'Donnell;Teresa Tuohy;Ahmed Hassan Mohamed;Owen Doody; (2022) Service User and Service Provider Perceptions of Enablers and Barriers for Refugee and Asylum-Seeking Women Accessing and Engaging with Perinatal Mental Health Care Services in the WHO European Region: A Scoping Review Protocol. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health

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2021

Reasonable adjustments for people with intellectual disability in acute care: a scoping review of the evidence.

Moloney M;Hennessy T;Doody O; (2021) Reasonable adjustments for people with intellectual disability in acute care: a scoping review of the evidence.. BMJ open :e039647-

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2021

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its related restrictions on people with pre-existent mental health conditions: A scoping review

Murphy, L., Markey, K., O'Donnell, C., Moloney, M., Doody, O. (2021) The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its related restrictions on people with pre-existent mental health conditions: A scoping review. Archives Of Psychiatric Nursing :375-394

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2021

Cultural competence development: The importance of incorporating culturally responsive simulation in nurse education

Markey, K;Doody, O;Kingston, L;Moloney, M;Murphy, L (2021) Cultural competence development: The importance of incorporating culturally responsive simulation in nurse education. Nurse Education In Practice

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2020

Clinical placements in intellectual disability nurse education: A scoping review

Doody O.;Murphy L.;Moloney M. (2020) Clinical placements in intellectual disability nurse education: A scoping review. Nurse education today

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2020

Fourth year nursing students' perceptions of their educational preparation in medication management: An interpretative phenomenological study

Moloney M.;Kingston L.;Doody O. (2020) Fourth year nursing students' perceptions of their educational preparation in medication management: An interpretative phenomenological study. Nurse education today :104512-

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2018

Bridging healthcare education and technology solution development through experiential innovation

Carroll, N;Richardson, I;Moloney, M;O'Reilly, P (2018) Bridging healthcare education and technology solution development through experiential innovation. HEIDELBERG : SPRINGER HEIDELBERG Health And Technology :255-261

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Books

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Other Journals

2021

A Scoping Review of Evidence on Use and Effectiveness of Virtual Reality in Palliative Care: Protocol.

Coffey, A., O'Reilly, M., Lucey, M., Callinan, J., Exton, C., Colreavy, S., O'Mahony, F., Meskell, P., Moloney, M., Doody, O. (2021) A Scoping Review of Evidence on Use and Effectiveness of Virtual Reality in Palliative Care: Protocol.. Open Science Framework

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2016

Midwifery Matters: Key benefits of colostrum

Munro, D. and Moloney, M. (2016) Midwifery Matters: Key benefits of colostrum. World of Irish Nursing and Midwifery :51-

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Conference Publications

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Conference Contributions

2022

ProCare International Conference, Hospitals and faculties together for prosperous and scientific healthcare

Kingston, L., Moloney, M., Doody, O. (2022) ProCare International Conference, Hospitals and faculties together for prosperous and scientific healthcare.

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2022

Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference: Resilience, Rehabilitation and Re-ablement, 9th-10th March 2022, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin

Murphy, L., Markey, K., O'Donnell, C., Moloney, M., Doody, O. (2022) Trinity Health and Education International Research Conference: Resilience, Rehabilitation and Re-ablement, 9th-10th March 2022, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin.

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2022

Chief Directors of Nursing/Midwifery Forum

Doody O, Hennessy T, Moloney M, Lyons R, McMahon J, Ryan R. (2022) Chief Directors of Nursing/Midwifery Forum.

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2022

National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Webinar

Doody O, Hennessy T, Moloney M, Lyons R, McMahon J, Ryan R. (2022) National Federation of Voluntary Service Providers Webinar.

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2022

Implementation Science Conference: Complexities and Applications

Doody O, Moloney M, McCurtin A., Richardson I, Hennessy T (2022) Implementation Science Conference: Complexities and Applications.

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2022

Refugee and Migrant Health Research Networking and Knowledge Exchange Seminar

Doody, O., Markey, K., Noonan, M., Moloney, M., O'Donnell, C., Tuohy, T., MacFarlane, A., Huschke, S., O'Donnell, K., Mohamed, A.H. (2022) Refugee and Migrant Health Research Networking and Knowledge Exchange Seminar.

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2021

Wexford Services Launch of the HSE Health Passport for People with an Intellectual Disability

Doody O, Hennessy T, Moloney M, Lyons R, McMahon J, Ryan R. (2021) Wexford Services Launch of the HSE Health Passport for People with an Intellectual Disability.

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2021

Nursing Subcommittee of the Disability Advisory Group (DAG) to the National Clinical Programme for People with Disability (NCPPD)

Doody O, Hennessy T, Moloney M, Lyons R, McMahon J, Ryan R. (2021) Nursing Subcommittee of the Disability Advisory Group (DAG) to the National Clinical Programme for People with Disability (NCPPD).

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2021

Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Director (ONMSD) Shaping the Future of Intellectual Disability Nursing - Webinar

Doody O, Hennessy T, Moloney M, Lyons R, McMahon J, Ryan R. (2021) Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Director (ONMSD) Shaping the Future of Intellectual Disability Nursing - Webinar.

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2021

Shaping the Future of Intellectual Disability Nursing in Ireland Implementation Steering Group

Doody O, Hennessy T, Moloney M, Lyons R, McMahon J, Ryan R. (2021) Shaping the Future of Intellectual Disability Nursing in Ireland Implementation Steering Group.

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2021

National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. SATLE Network Support

Moloney, M., Kingston, L., Markey, K., Doody, O., Murphy, L., Fahy, A., Meskell, P., Atkinson, S. (2021) National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. SATLE Network Support.

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2021

Regional Learning and Teaching Conference - Celebrating Innovation, Opportunities and Inspirations in Learning and Teaching

Kingston, L., Moloney, M., Markey, K., Doody, O., Murphy, L., Fahy, A., Meskell, P., Atkinson, S. (2021) Regional Learning and Teaching Conference - Celebrating Innovation, Opportunities and Inspirations in Learning and Teaching .

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2021

The Irish University Association Heads of Nursing and Midwifery Group Seminar Series 2021/2022 - The Educational Pivot in Nursing & Midwifery during COVID-19.

Doody, O. and Moloney, M. (2021) The Irish University Association Heads of Nursing and Midwifery Group Seminar Series 2021/2022 - The Educational Pivot in Nursing & Midwifery during COVID-19. .

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2018

EHS 7th Teaching & Learning Symposium, University of Limerick

Moloney M. and Barry, L. (2018) EHS 7th Teaching & Learning Symposium, University of Limerick.

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2017

Shannon Consortium Symposium, University of Limerick

Moloney M. and Barry L. (2017) Shannon Consortium Symposium, University of Limerick .

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2017

Conversations in the Consortium: 5 Minute Teaching Tips.

Moloney M. and Barry L. (2017) Conversations in the Consortium: 5 Minute Teaching Tips..

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2017

Shannon Consortium Symposium, University of Limerick

Moloney M. and Munro D. (2017) Shannon Consortium Symposium, University of Limerick.

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2011

2nd Technology and Teaching Community of Practice (CoP)

Kingston, L, Burke, E, Byrne, E, Fahy, A, Johnson, K, McArthur, C, Moloney, M, Murphy, J (2011) 2nd Technology and Teaching Community of Practice (CoP).

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2011

1st Nursing and Midwifery Conference 'Building Links, Working Together'

Kingston, L, Burke, E, Byrne, E, Fahy, A, Johnson, K, McArthur, C, Moloney, M, Murphy, J (2011) 1st Nursing and Midwifery Conference 'Building Links, Working Together'.

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2011

National Digital Learning Resources (NDLR) Fest 2011

Kingston L. Byrne E. Fahy A. Moloney M. Murphy J. (2011) National Digital Learning Resources (NDLR) Fest 2011.

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2011

4th International Clinical Skills Conference

Kingston L. Burke E. Byrne E. Fahy A. Johnson K. McArthur C. Moloney M. Murphy J. (2011) 4th International Clinical Skills Conference.

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2011

3rd International Nursing and Midwifery Conference

Kingston, L, Burke, E, Byrne, E, Fahy, A, Johnson, K, McArthur, C, Moloney, M, Murphy, J (2011) 3rd International Nursing and Midwifery Conference.

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Published Reports

2021

Presenting problem/conditions that result in people with an intellectual disability being admitted to acute hospitals in Ireland: An analysis of NQAIS data from 2016-2020

Doody, O., Ryan, R., McMahon, J., Lyons, R., Moloney, M., Hennessy, T. (2021) Presenting problem/conditions that result in people with an intellectual disability being admitted to acute hospitals in Ireland: An analysis of NQAIS data from 2016-2020. Limerick: University of Limerick and Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Service Director, HSE. : Limerick: University of Limerick and Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Service Director, HSE.

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Editorials

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Book Reviews

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Other Publications

2019

Bridging healthcare education and technology solution development through experimental innovation. National Institute of Health Sciences Research Bulletin (NIHS)

Carroll, N., Richardson, I., Moloney, M., O'Reilly, P. (2019) Bridging healthcare education and technology solution development through experimental innovation. National Institute of Health Sciences Research Bulletin (NIHS).

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2018

Bridging healthcare education and technology solution development through experiential innovation (vol 8, pg 255, 2018)

Carroll, N;Richardson, I;Moloney, M;O'Reilly, P (2018) Bridging healthcare education and technology solution development through experiential innovation (vol 8, pg 255, 2018). HEIDELBERG : SPRINGER HEIDELBERG Health And Technology :263-263

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