Recent Bachelor of Nursing graduate, Minien Cheng, is excited to be able to give back to her adopted country. Minien moved to New Zealand over 10 years ago with her
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Breast cancer survivor changes career to nursing
Nursing student, Leah Ruha (Ngāi Tahu, Te Whānau a Apanui), has been interested in working in health since she was 15. When she was made redundant from her role as
Posted on Read MoreRural nurse practitioner shares his passion for nursing
With International Nurses Days being celebrated globally last month, we sat down and had a chat to Jason Williams, Nurse Practitioner (NP) at Oxford Health to hear about his passion
Posted on Read MoreNetP Nurse helping local wāhine overcome whakamā
Pegasus Health supported NetP nurse Kiri Manihera to do a specialist cervical screening course and respond to a need she saw in her low-decile community. Kiri will graduate from the
Posted on Read MoreFulfilling primary care career ahead for young nurse
New graduate, Jacob Weston, chose a career in nursing after working with a male nurse on a gap year overseas. He decided to work in primary care because it offered
Posted on Read MoreMore men needed in nursing
Michael McIlhone, Pegasus Health Director of Nursing, reflects on males in the profession and how to encourage more. “I’ve been nursing for 44 years. I vividly remember when I commenced
Posted on Read MoreSimione Tagicakibau – Pegasus Health Pasifika Scholarship Recipient
Fijian nursing student, Simione (Simi) Tagicakibau, has worked as a nurse around the South Pacific. After achieving his Diploma of Nursing in Fiji and working in Fiji and the Cook
Posted on Read MoreMenz Medical Nurse, Arnie Scandrett
Nurse Arnie Scandrett loves working in a male-friendly, relaxed environment where patients can access specialist care, and where he and other Menz Medical staff can impart tips to improve health
Posted on Read MoreScott Chapman on male nursing
Menz Medical nurse, Scott Chapman, loves his job because he meets lots of people and helps them take better care of themselves. Scott is an Irish-trained nurse who jumped at
Posted on Read MoreA community connection
Suli Tuitaupe and his team can often be found at church, running health and wellness programmes for his community where they congregate. “We need to know our communities in order
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