Karen McGowan is a registered ANP in Gynaecology at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin and runs the outpatient hysteroscopy clinic in St Joseph’s hospital.

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She trained at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin and completed her BSc in nursing at DCU. She later undertook a postgraduate diploma in emergency nursing and a master’s degree at the RCSI. She also holds certificates in drug prescribing and ionising radiation, as well as a certificate in advanced assessment from UCD. More recently she has completed a postgraduate diploma in gynaecology in DCU. Karen has also attained a fellowship by examination from the RCSI and is a registered member of the British Menopause Society. Karen is the President of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation and is very passionate about women’s health, particularly in the workplace. 

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Karen launched the 1st Ladies Lounge event in Beaumont Hospital which was designed to create a safe space to discuss women’s health issues. It was well attended with guest speakers discussing menopause and HRT. She has had a further event in March 2024 in the Richmond Events Centre. 

Karen has attained a scholarship from the RCSI to publish her research findings on implementing a nurse-led post-menopausal bleeding clinic. This service won a healthcare award in 2023 and further plans are in progress to expand further services with Beaumont Hospital.