NEW ANP in emergency nursing appointed to Roscommon Injury Unit
Newly appointed advanced nurse practitioner in emergency nursing at the Roscommon Injury Unit, Méabh Casey.
Roscommon University Hospital has announced the appointment of Méabh Casey as advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) in emergency nursing at the Roscommon Injury Unit.
In her new role, Méabh provides comprehensive, autonomous care across the full patient pathway, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prescribing, referral, follow-up and discharge. She is responsible for the clinical management of a wide range of injuries in patients aged over five years, essentially non-life-threatening and non-limb-threatening injuries and non-complex soft tissue injuries including sprains and strains, suspected fractures of the arm or leg, minor scalds and burns, cuts and lacerations, and the removal of foreign objects from the nose, eyes and ears.
She also has the authority to refer patients directly, where appropriate, to specialist services including orthopaedics, plastics, ophthalmology, ENT, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and frailty services.
After graduating from University College Dublin (UCD) with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nursing in 2011, Méabh began her career as a staff nurse in the emergency department at the Mater Hospital, Dublin. During her time there, she developed a strong interest in the fast-paced and diverse environment of emergency nursing and completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Emergency Nursing through UCD.
After six years at the Mater Hospital, Méabh relocated closer to her home in Moate, County Westmeath, where she joined the emergency department at the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore. She later progressed to the role of clinical nurse manager. During this time, she completed a Professional Certificate in Referring for Radiological Procedures and a Professional Diploma in the Prescription of Medication, further enhancing her clinical expertise.
She joined Roscommon University Hospital in 2023 as a candidate advanced nurse practitioner in emergency nursing. During her two-year candidacy, she completed a Master of Science in Advanced Practice (Nursing) at the University of Galway, enabling her to register and practise as an advanced nurse practitioner.
Speaking about her appointment, Méabh said: “I am honoured to take up the role. I am passionate about providing timely, high-quality care and enhancing the patient experience. The varied nature of minor injuries is especially rewarding, and I look forward to working with colleagues to continue developing the injury unit and ensuring patients receive safe, efficient and compassionate care close to home.”
Director of nursing at Roscommon University Hospital Ursula Morgan noted that the Roscommon Injury Unit “is constantly evolving in response to increasing demand for patient care. With a strong emphasis on high-quality, patient-centred care, the unit continues to demonstrate excellence in the delivery of urgent care services. In 2025, the unit treated 19,693 patients, representing a 20.4% increase compared to 2024."
