EIT student Miriama discovers nursing destiny
Since she was young, Fijian-born EIT nursing student Miriama Tawake had an interest in health and nursing. It’s fair to say, that this interest had been sparked by Miriama’s mother who works as a...
Relationships between DHBs and Schools of Nursing
Around the country there is plenty of evidence that relationships between District Health Boards (DHBs) and local schools of nursing are thriving, resulting in benefits for students, graduates, healthcare providers and - ultimately -...
New degree puts nursing in reach for more people
The two-year pre-registration programme allows degree-qualified students a direct and much faster route to a nursing career.
Postgraduate Team Manager for Wintec’s Centre for Health and Social Practice, Helen Nielsen says the new qualification is...
Whanau support key driver for nursing student’s success
UCOL Whanganui nursing student Tengaahere Peeti credits her whanau for her desire to help people. Photo/Supplied
Tengaahere Peeti’s whanau has been instrumental in her journey to becoming a nurse practitioner.
Despite being the first in her...
Work experience crystalised career ambitions for aspiring nurse
Work experience at an aged care facility has helped confirm Nanise Bulicakau’s plans to pursue a career in nursing.
A strong voice for Pasifika people in nursing
Despite a growing Pasifika population, Pasifika are underrepresented in New Zealand’s health system. Recipients of Ministry of Health Pasifika Scholarships hope to build the capability of Pasifika people to become health professionals.
Nursing scholarship enables student to follow her career passions
Third-year Bachelor of Nursing student Ruth Trow has been awarded the inaugural Summerset Graduate Nurse Scholarship.
Personal resilience: developing and drawing on your own resources
As 2019 began and you reviewed the stresses and successes of the previous year, you may have resolved to try to meet the challenges of the year ahead more resiliently. In this learning activity, we'll review perspectives on personal resilience, and its potential – and limits – for your professional life.
Does intentional rounding work on the ward floor? A student perspective
Realistic or unattainable? A group of student nurses* reflect on their experiences of intentional or ‘hourly’ rounding on the ward floor and examine the evidence on whether it improves bedside care.
Tips on being a nursing student and a parent
A third of Kiwi nursing students are juggling raising or supporting families with their nursing studies. Baz MacDonald talks to two of them about the obstacles and challenges they face.