Carmel O’Boyle

Carmel is a nurse practitioner and has recently completed an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice. Studying for this qualification reinforced Carmel’s passion for nursing as a lifelong journey of continuous improvement with patients at the heart of every action.

Carmel worked for many years as a healthcare assistant, developing a love for care work, using this experience and her pilgrimage to Lourdes as catalysts to pursue her nursing degree. As a registered nurse, she worked in Trauma and Orthopaedics, nursing pre- and post- op patients, supporting them through recovery and discharge. Carmel is an accredited RCN Steward and has served as at branch and Board level in the North West. In these roles, she has worked with members to support with trade union and professional matters, organising conferences and events and ensuring members’ voices are heard as individuals and in policymaking. Carmel has been Chair of RCN Council since January 2025, she is committed to valuing and celebrating nursing, striving for excellence in the profession and in the RCN.