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Sharon Burnside

Nursing Officer for Education and Regulation, Chief Nursing Officer Group, Department of Health, Northern Ireland

Sharon is a Registered Adult Nurse. She began her nursing career in Northern Ireland, where she currently holds the position of Nursing Officer for Education and Regulation within the Chief Nursing Officer Group at the Department of Health. In this role, Sharon supports the professional and strategic nursing agenda, and the development and implementation of health and social care policy, by providing professional advice in relation to nursing and midwifery education and regulation. 

Sharon has over 25 years’ experience across a range of clinical, corporate and education roles. She is deeply committed to advancing nursing and midwifery practice, driven by a passion for maximising workforce potential, strengthening capability and sustainability, and enabling safe and effective person-centred care through high‑quality education, training, and professional development. 

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