Choosing a practitioner is a personal decision. You deserve to know who is caring for you, what qualifications they hold and how they make decisions about your care.
I’m Ciara, a registered general nurse, registered nurse prescriber and founder of Radiance Medical Aesthetics in Clonmel.
My career began in general nursing, with experience working in Ireland and Australia. Nursing taught me to look beyond the immediate concern—to listen, ask questions and understand the person in front of me. That approach continues to shape every consultation at Radiance.
I went on to complete my nurse prescribing qualification through RCSI. This additional education expanded my professional responsibilities and strengthened my skills in clinical assessment, decision-making and prescribing.
What does being a registered nurse prescriber mean?
Nurse prescribing is an additional qualification and registration beyond becoming a registered nurse. It allows me to prescribe medicines within my individual scope of practice, subject to Irish legislation, professional standards and the clinical governance arrangements of the service.
It carries responsibility for assessing whether a prescription is appropriate, considering a person’s medical history and other medicines, explaining relevant risks and arranging review where needed.
Prescribing authority has boundaries. I must work within my education, current knowledge and competence, recognise my limitations and refer to another healthcare professional when appropriate.
What does that mean for your consultation?
At Radiance, your consultation gives us time to discuss your concerns, your expectations and your health history. I want to understand what matters to you and whether the options we discuss are suitable for you.
You should have clear information about potential benefits, risks, alternatives and the option to leave things as they are. You should also feel comfortable asking questions and taking time to decide.
Sometimes my advice will be to wait, consider another approach or seek a further opinion. An assessment is valuable whether or not it leads to treatment.
Professional accountability matters
As a nurse and nurse prescriber, I am accountable to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, known as NMBI. Maintaining my competence, keeping accurate records, respecting confidentiality and supporting informed consent are central to my professional responsibilities.
You can check a nurse’s registration, including their prescribing registration, through NMBI’s public register.
I built Radiance around the kind of care I would want for myself: thoughtful, honest and personal. My qualifications underpin that care, and how you feel during your time with me matters just as much.
Ciara
Founder, Radiance Medical Aesthetics
Registered General Nurse | Registered Nurse Prescriber