'Where is this abundance of nurses?' Nurses' wero to Minister of Health at NZNO conference

Speaking about targets for faster emergency, cancer, specialist and elective care, as well as increased childhood immunisation, Reti said a smoother running health system would allow workers to provide the best care. There were particular nursing shortages in community and mental health, rural hospi...

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Published inNursing New Zealand (Wellington, N.Z. : 1995) pp. 1 - 4
Main Author Longmore, Mary
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Wellington New Zealand Nurses' Organisation 01.09.2024
Subjects
Conferences
Hiring
Nurses
Nursing education
Reti, Shane
Workforce
New Zealand
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Summary:Speaking about targets for faster emergency, cancer, specialist and elective care, as well as increased childhood immunisation, Reti said a smoother running health system would allow workers to provide the best care. There were particular nursing shortages in community and mental health, rural hospitals and critical and maternity care. "How are you going to ensure that the nursing students coming through can get a job?" The two-day hui also included the NZNO annual general meeting (AGM) and discussions on the review of the NZNO constitution, as well as a panel discussion on the challenges facing the health system.
ISSN:1173-2032