A model of care developed in Amsterdam has been transplanted to the shores of Lake Rotorua.
A model of care developed in Amsterdam has been transplanted to the shores of Lake Rotorua.
Around 26 per cent of the nursing workforce are internationally qualified nurses. As the population increases and ages, and nurses retire, that proportion will probably be needed for quite some time.
Building a health workforce that reflects the cultures it serves is key to improving health outcomes for diverse populations.
A diabetes nurse prescriber can't imagine working any other way now - she must have that script pad at her elbow.
Primary care settings are shouldering more of the care associatea with increasing rates of diabetes. Waikato's diabetes service is ensuring nurses working in these settings have the right skills and knowledge to provide quality care.
Every nurse and midwife needs to play their part in diabetes care because specialist services are already stretched to the limit, says a nurse researcher.
To provide the best care for those with diabetes, the nursing workforce must have the right knowledge and skills. NZNO's specialty college works in a number of ways to support these nurses.