Shane Kirwan

St Patrick's Mental Health Services, Ireland

Title: Mental Health Conversations

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Biography

Shane Kirwan is the Nurse Practice Development Coordinator at St Patrick’s Mental Health Services, bringing over 23 years of extensive experience in mental health care across Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Australia.

He holds a Master’s in Healthcare Management from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and a Master’s in Nursing from Trinity College Dublin. Shane also completed a Lean Green Belt in Healthcare Management at the University of Kent, reflecting his commitment to quality improvement and service efficiency.

His academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Nursing Science and a Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, both from Trinity College Dublin. Throughout his career, Shane has been dedicated to advancing clinical practice, supporting professional development, and promoting excellence in mental health services.

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