In addition to its statutory functions detailed in the Nurses Act, 1985, the Board also:
- advises the Minister for Health and Children on all matters relating to the functions assigned to the Board by the Act;
- advises the public on all matters of general interest relating to its functions;
- ensures the application of relevant EU Directives in the regulation and control of nursing and midwifery practice;
- undertakes additional functions assigned by the Minister for Health and Childern in relation to the practice of nursing and the persons engaged in such practice;
- maintains and fosters relations with relevant international organisations;
- provides both library and information services to the profession;
- manages the Nursing Careers Centre, which provides career guidance to nurses and midwives;
- produces an Annual Report.