TUS partners with B. Braun Avium Ireland to enhance nursing education
The Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) has announced a significant partnership with B. Braun Avium Ireland (Wellstone Clinic) following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
This partnership marks a major development in healthcare education, and will enable TUS nursing students to gain valuable clinical experience at B. Braun’s state-of-the-art renal care facilities in Portlaoise.
Speaking at the signing event, TUS President Professor Vincent Cunnane said: “We are proud to be partnering with B. Braun Avium Ireland in what marks a significant step forward for both healthcare education and clinical practice in the region.
"This collaboration not only strengthens our commitment to providing students with hands-on, real-world experience, but it also aligns with our mission to shape graduates who are ready to meet the demands of a dynamic healthcare landscape.
"By working closely with leaders like B. Braun, we ensure that our students are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to deliver the highest standards of patient care in Ireland and beyond.”
The partnership will see nursing students from TUS gaining clinical placements at the B. Braun Wellstone Midlands Renal Care Centre in Portlaoise.
This clinic, operational since 2019, offers advanced dialysis care and follows a patient-centred shared care model, providing students with an immersive experience in community healthcare settings.
Dr. Des Cawley, Head of the Department of Nursing and Healthcare at TUS, noted the importance of this collaboration for the university’s nursing programmes.
Dr. Cawley said: “This partnership provides our nursing students with the critical opportunity to broaden their clinical experience in community settings, ensuring they are fully prepared to deliver high-quality patient care in a variety of healthcare environments. The hands-on training and exposure to different healthcare settings will make our students more adaptable and better equipped for the challenges of modern healthcare.”