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go back to the previous pageJanuary 2013
| Date/Time | Details | Location | Contact details |
| 31 January 2013 closing date for abstracts |
NZ Wound Care Society National Conference Abstract submissions open until 31 January 2013 Conference "Wound care across the lifespan" is on 23-25 May |
Auckland |
http://www.akblimited.co.nz/nzwcs/_abstract Flyer |
February 2013
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March 2013
| Date/Time | Details | Location | Contact details |
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4 March |
The Midland Health stroke study day as
attached programme. There is no cost attached to attending apart from
the obvious costs for those travelling and taking time out of the usual
work day. Lunch will be provided by the National Stroke Foundation. |
Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital (Auditorium) | Programme and registration details |
| 8-10 March |
NZ Rehabilitation Conference | Nelson | Details |
| 13 March | Palliative Care Ground Round - 14.30 start with coffee, no cost | Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital | |
| 19 March | Infection control representatives meeting – shared with ARRC nurses with infection control interest | Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital | Contact Debbie Palmer (chair ARRC infection control group) Atawhai Assisi Home and Hospital Hamilton admin@assisi.co.nz |
| 22 March | AgeWISE Seminar and Make A Difference Awards | Kingsgate Hotel, Hamilton | Details of seminar Details of awards |
| 26 March | Delerium Study Day For nurses, allied health staff and health care assistants from both the Waikato DHB and other health care providers | Bryant Education Centre | Registration form and details |
January 2012
| Date/Time | Details | Location | Contact details |
| Closing date for Group 1 course application 3rd January Closing date for Group 3 course application 30th January 2012 | WINTEC Preceptorship of Nurses short course:
Group 1 course Workshop 8th February & 5th March 2012 Group 3 course No charge for Waikato gerontology RNs. 2 days workshop with compulsory course work (50 hrs total) |
WINTEC Campus, Hamilton
Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital Campus |
Contact Nicola Mckenzie Nicola.mckenzie@waikatodhb.health.nz 07 839 8899 x 23559 or 021 2415802 |
| Tuesday 17th January 10am to 12noon |
Academic writing workshop – 1 Writing an academic assignment a. Outline b. Introductions c. Conclusions d. Creating an argument e. Interpreting the question No charge Waikato region gerontology nurses. Come to all sessions or just the session you need. |
Auditorium, Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital Hamilton Presented by Dr Jacqui Kidd University of Auckland |
Denise Irvine or Nicola Mckenzie |
| Tuesday 24th January 10.15am to 12.15pm |
Academic writing workshop – 2 A.P.A. Referencing guidelines a. Choosing the right reference b. When to reference c. APA 5th Style d. Inserting references into essays e. The reference list. No charge Waikato region gerontology nurses Come to all sessions or just the session you need |
Auditorium, Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital Hamilton Presented by Dr Jacqui Kidd University of Auckland |
Denise Irvine or Nicola Mckenzie |
| Friday 27th January to Sunday 29th January (inclusive) | NZ Bioethics Conference: No country for old men and women |
Salmond College, 19 Knox St, Dunedin |
Website |
| Tuesday 31st January, 10am to 12noon |
Academic writing workshop – 3 Editing and proofreading your work a. Drafting and rewriting b. Editing c. Styles d. Using computer tools e. Pulling it all together No charge Waikato region gerontology nurses Come to all sessions or just the session you need |
Auditorium, Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital Hamilton Presented by Dr Jacqui Kidd University of Auckland |
Denise Irvine or Nicola Mckenzie |
February 2012
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Date/Time |
Details |
Location |
Contact details |
| Early Bird registrations open for International Dementia Conference in Sydney, late June. |
Website | ||
| Tuesday 7th February 10am to 12noon |
Academic writing workshop – 4 |
Auditorium, Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital Hamilton Presented by Dr Jacqui Kidd University of Auckland |
Denise Irvine or Nicola Mckenzie |
| Wednesday February 8th |
Palliative Care Grand Round Start will coffee at 1430, presentation starts at 1500 and last one hour. |
Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital campus. Video-linked at Thames Hospital. |
To attend at Bryant Education Centre To attend the video link at Thames Hospital |
| Tuesday 14th February 12noon to 1.30pm |
Nursing Round Table A lunchtime session to hear about the latest projects, developments and innovations in nursing practice. No charge for Waikato region. Lunch provided. Featured presentation: Elective Care Coordination - pilot in which three clinical nurse specialists managed complex waitlist patients. Flyer/poster |
Auditorium Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital Campus, Hamilton |
Nicola Mckenzie (RSVP for catering purposes please) |
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Wednesday 15th February |
Disability Equipment Expo 2012 Annual equipment show includes items for older disabled people and older persons care equipment |
Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton |
Information leaflet |
| Tuesday 28th February, 8.30am – 4pm |
First Aid training (St John) Run by St John - Designed for the Aged Care Sector. First Aid – Level One course qualifies students as a trained first aid person Special NZACA Member Rate: $125.00 per person including GST. (Normally $162 per person). Limited to 20 per course. Topics include: CPR, Breaks, Burns, Choking, Falls, Head injuries, Skin tears. Tea and coffee supplied, bring your own lunch. |
St John, 16-18 Fort Street, Cambridge. |
Registration form and details. |
| Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th February |
Emergency Management Conference |
Amora Hotel, Wellington |
website |
| 29th February 8.30am to 5pm |
Elder abuse and neglect prevention - regional workshop (Age Concern) |
Palmerston North |
website |
March 2012
| Date/Time | Details | Location | Contact details |
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Closing date for Group 4 application is 15th March Closing date for Group 5 application is 26th March |
WINTEC Preceptorship of Nurses short course WINTEC Preceptorship of Nurses short course No charge for Waikato gerontology RNs. 2 days workshop with compulsory course work (50 hrs total) |
WINTEC Campus, Hamilton
Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital Campus |
Contact Nicola Mckenzie Nicola.mckenzie@waikatodhb.health.nz 07 839 8899 x 23559 or 021 2415802 |
| Wednesday 7th March |
Palliative Care Grand Round Start will coffee at 1430, presentation starts at 1500 and last one hour. |
Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital campus. Video-linked at Thames Hospital. |
To attend at Bryant Education Centre call 07-839 8691 To attend the video link at Thames Hospital call Michelle Fill 07-868 3804 |
| Tuesday 13th March 12noon to 1.30pm |
Nursing Round Table A lunchtime session to hear about the latest projects, developments and innovations in nursing practice. No charge for Waikato region. Lunch provided. ALLIE STEVENS, Integrated Family Health Centre programme manager. Allie will provide an overview of the Integrated Family Health Centre Model of Care and opportunities for nurses working within the model. MARK SMITH, Nurse Practitioner, Te Pou. This presentation will focus on the role of nurse practitioner in the community mental health setting. FLYER with more information |
Auditorium Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital Campus, Hamilton |
Nicola Mckenzie (RSVP for catering purposes please) |
| Friday 16th March |
Respiratory Study Day Facilitator Urmila Smith, Nurse Educator, Internal Medicine, Waikato Hospital |
Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital Campus
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Enquiries and bookings to: |
| Monday 19th March |
Non Invasive Ventilation Workshop Facilitators: Dr Cat Chang, and Merrhis Majurey Programme includes: The patho-physiology of Respiratory Failure The use of Non Invasive Ventilation as a treatment modality. A practical session with the machine and masks. A discussion on clinical issues, indications and contraindications. Monitoring requirements. Recommended for areas where patients are initiated on Non Invasive Ventilation therapy. |
Enquiries to Urmila Smith Ext: 021356687 (Internal Waikato DHB Bookings via One-Staff) | |
| Thursday 29th March and Friday 30th March |
Intravenous Nurse New Zealand Conference Cost: IVNZ members $295, Non-member $375 |
Whakarewarewa, Rotorua |
Conference information website: www.ivnnz.co.nz |
| Saturday 31st March |
Closing date for abstract submission: NZNO National Gerontology Conference Theme: Gerontology Nurses - Visible and Valued See flyer for details |
Novotel Lakeside, Rotorua on 6th & 7th August. |
Cathryn Henty |
April 2012
| Date/Time | Details | Location | Contact details | ||
| Tuesday 10th April | Nursing Round Table A lunchtime session to hear about the latest projects, developments and innovations in nursing practice. No charge for Waikato region. Lunch provided. KAREN SMITH and SALLY McMILLAN Registered Nurses (Mental Health) “The lived experience of people with dementia within health and social care services in New Zealand and the impact of providing care for this client group on service providers.” Flyer with details |
Auditorium Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital Campus, Hamilton |
Nicola Mckenzie (RSVP for catering purposes please) | ||
| Tuesday 10th April | Research Club - topic: Literature searches and reviews 3-4pm Flyer with details | Bryant Education Centre | |||
| Tuesday 17th April | Association Promoting Aged Care Education- Dementia Seminar 0900 - 1500 Flyer with details | Hamilton Central Baptist Church, 33 Charlemont St | |||
| Tuesday 24th April |
Introductory Renal Study Day 0800-1630 Alternative date: 8th November Incl renal anatomy and function, causes of renal failure, renal diet, acute and chronic renal failure, treatment options |
Bryant Education Centre |
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| Friday 27th April |
PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) Level One Workshop presented by Intravenous Nurses Assn NZ. No cost for IVNZ members, non-members $50 |
Jet Inn Hotel and Conference Centre, Auckland Airport |
Kate Laidlow |
May 2012
| Date/Time | Details | Location | Contact details |
| Wednesday 2nd May to Friday 4th May (inclusive) |
Australian and NZ Society of Geriatric Medicine Conference Dementia: Managing not to forget |
Hilton Hotel, 288 George St, Sydney, Australia |
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| Friday 4th May |
Palliative Care Study Day Flyer Programme There will be a charge of approx $75 for the day. |
Bryant Educaton Centre, Waikato Hospital Campus |
Palliative Care Unit 07-839 8691 |
| Monday 7 May | Dementia Leadership Forum (organised by BUPA) Registration $150 Details | Auckland | |
| Tuesday 8th May Note: change of date and venue | Age-related residential care (ARRC) forum - designed to update the sector of what is happening in the sector, discuss issues/concerns and provide professional development. 1000 - 1500 Agenda (Afternoon workshop on falls and fractures) | CLARK AUDITORIUM Level 9 Elizabeth Rothwell Building, Waikato Hospital (refer campus map) | Fiona Murdoch fiona.murdoch@waikatodhb.health.nz |
| Wednesday 9th May |
Infection Control Study Day Provided by Waikato DHB Infection Control team. Open to Waikato region gerontology nurses. Flyer Application form |
Bryant Educaton Centre, Waikato Hospital Campus |
Contact: Vicki.Parry@waikatodhb.health.nz |
| Thursday 10th May |
Advanced Renal Study Day Provided by Regional Dialysis Unit 0800-1630 (alternate date - 27th November) Topics incl medication management, infection control, access complications, renal bone disease, fluid assessment. |
Bryant Education Centre |
Contact: Graham Stonier, 021 549783 or email renaldialysis.unitb@waikatodhb.health.nz |
| Tuesday 11 May Noon to 13.30 |
Nursing Round Table A lunchtime session to hear about the latest projects, developments and innovations in nursing practice. No charge for Waikato region. Lunch provided. |
Auditorium Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital Campus, Hamilton |
Nicola Mckenzie (RSVP for catering purposes please) |
| Monday 14th May |
Palliative Care Grand Round Start will coffee at 1430, presentation starts at 1500 and last one hour. |
Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital campus. Video-linked at Thames Hospital. |
To attend at Bryant Education Centre call 07-839 8691 To attend the video link at Thames Hospital call Michelle Fill 07-868 3804 |
| Wed 16th May | Arthritis New Zealand Conference Range of speakers including rheumatologists, nurses, GPs, OTs, physio, clinical nutritionists and others. Programme Time: 9am-5pm Cost: $50 for people with arthritis, $250 for health professionals (inc all presentations, Andrew Harrison’s book on arthritis and other resources). | Location: Waipuna hotel, Mt Wellington, Auckland | Registrations: visit our website – www.arthritis.org.nz or contact Karen Baker at Karen.baker@arthritis.org.nz or call 0800 663 463 for more information. |
| Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th May | 4-day Future Faces of Dementia Conference Includes a free Ministry of Health supported day-long symposium on Sunday 27 May, designed exclusively for health professionals to help them better diagnose, treat and manage patients with dementia. http://www.conference.alzheimers.org.nz/ Press release with some details | Wellington | Anthea Armstrong Marketing Manager Alzheimers New Zealand DDI 04 381 2364 Mobile: 027 236 6283 Email: anthea.armstrong@alzheimers.org.nz Website: http://www.conference.alzheimers.org.nz/ |
June 2012
| Date/Time | Details | Location | Contact details |
| Closing date for Group 6 application is 15th June |
WINTEC Preceptorship of Nurses short course No charge for Waikato gerontology RNs. 2 days workshop with compulsory course work (50 hrs total) |
WINTEC Campus, Hamilton |
Contact Nicola Mckenzie Nicola.mckenzie@waikatodhb.health.nz 07 839 8899 x 23559 or 021 2415802 |
| Friday 8th June |
Preceptor Forum - for RNs who have completed Preceptor training only. To be familiar with student learning, professional responsibilities and preceptorship models. No charge for Waikato region RNs. |
Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital Campus |
Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) office on 07 839 8899 ext 23491 |
| 11th June | National Disability Conference | ||
| Friday 15th June |
PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) Level One Workshop presented by Intravenous Nurses Assn NZ. No cost for IVNZ members, non-members $50 |
Jet Inn Hotel and Conference Centre, Auckland Airport |
Kate Laidlow |
| Wednesday 20th June |
Palliative Care Grand Round Start will coffee at 1430, presentation starts at 1500 and last one hour. |
Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital campus. Video-linked at Thames Hospital. |
To attend at Bryant Education Centre call 07-839 8691 To attend the video link at Thames Hospital call Michelle Fill 07-868 3804 |
| 22nd June Register by 10th June | Hamilton Saftey Networx (Health and Safety in the workplace) DRAFT flyer attached. This free workshop is run by ACC and is all about providing opportunities for people with an interest in health and safety to attend and obtain some practical tips and tools for applying H&S into their workplace. So whether you have an interest in H&S or are responsible for H&S in your workplace attending this "FREE" workshop could be beneficial. Places are limited at these popular workshops so its important to register. To do this you must register with David.holmes@acc.co.nz by the 10th June Certificates will be issued to attendees. | Flyer | Register with David.holmes@acc.co.nz by the 10th June |
| Thursday 28th and Friday 29th June |
Death Downunder Conference Featuring research into death and dying in NZ and Australia Cost:$345 (early bird) to $375 |
University of Otago, Dunedin |
Website |
| Thursday 28th and Friday 29th June |
International Dementia Conference |
Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia |
Website |
| Register now for NZNO Gerontology Conference | NZNO Gerontology Conference August 2012 (see entry in August) | Rotorua | Registration form |
July 2012
| Date/Time | Details | Location | Contact details |
| Closing date for Group 8 application is 25th July |
WINTEC Preceptorship of Nurses short course No charge for Waikato gerontology RNs. 2 days workshop with compulsory course work (50 hrs total) |
WINTEC Campus, Hamilton |
Contact Nicola Mckenzie Nicola.mckenzie@waikatodhb.health.nz 07 839 8899 x 23559 or 021 2415802 |
| Wednesday 18th July |
Palliative Care Grand Round Start will coffee at 1430, presentation starts at 1500 and last one hour. |
Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital campus. Video-linked at Thames Hospital. |
To attend at Bryant Education Centre call 07-839 8691 To attend the video link at Thames Hospital call Michelle Fill 07-868 3804 |
August 2012
| Date/Time | Details | Location | Contact details |
| Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th August |
NZNO National Gerontology Conference Theme: Gerontology Nurses - Visible and Valued Cost NZNO gerontology section member $250, non-members $375 |
Novotel Lakeside, Rotorua |
Cathryn Henty - chair, gerontology committee cbhenty@xtra.co.nz See flyer for details |
| Monday 13th August |
Palliative Care Grand Round Start will coffee at 1430, presentation starts at 1500 and last one hour. |
Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital campus. Video-linked at Thames Hospital. |
To attend at Bryant Education Centre call 07-839 8691 To attend the video link at Thames Hospital call Michelle Fill 07-868 3804 |
| Wednesday 29 to Friday 31 August | NZNO National Division of Infection Control Nurses Conference – Infection Prevention and Control, it’s the way that you do it – will be held at the Energy Events Centre, Rotorua from Wednesday 29 to Friday 31 August. Website with details |
Rotorua |
Robyn Boyne Robyn.Boyne@bopdhb.govt.nz |
| Early bird closing date for registrations | Baby boomers and beyond: Transforming aged care - College of Nurses Aotearoa(NZ) Inc 11/12 October 2012 | Christchurch | www.nurse.org.nz Or look at the information in the symposium's listing in October |
September 2012
| Date/Time | Details | Location | Contact details |
| Closing date for Group 9 application is 3 September |
WINTEC Preceptorship of Nurses short course |
Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital Campus |
Contact Nicola Mckenzie Nicola.mckenzie@waikatodhb.health.nz 07 839 8899 x 23559 or 021 2415802Application form |
| Wednesday 5th September |
Palliative Care Grand Round Start will coffee at 1430, presentation starts at 1500 and last one hour. |
Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital campus. Video-linked at Thames Hospital. |
To attend at Bryant Education Centre call 07-839 8691 To attend the video link at Thames Hospital call Michelle Fill 07-868 3804 |
| Friday 7th September |
Preceptor Forum - for RNs who have completed Preceptor training only. To be familiar with student learning, professional responsibilities and preceptorship models. No charge for Waikato region RNs. |
Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital Campus |
Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) office on 07 839 8899 ext 23491 |
| Thursday 13th to Saturday 15th September inclusive |
NZ Association of Gerontology Conference Theme: Diversity |
Waipuna Conference Centre, Auckland |
Conferrence website: http://fp2.brandish.co.nz/nzag2012/ |
| Friday 14th September |
PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) Level One Workshop presented by Intravenous Nurses Assn NZ. No cost for IVNZ members, non-members $50 |
Jet Inn Hotel and Conference Centre, Auckland Airport |
Kate Laidlow |
| 21st September | Healthy Mouth, Healthy Ageing Oral Health Workshops Flyer with details | Hamilton | Registration form |
October 2012
| Date/Time | Details | Location | Contact details |
| Monday 1st October |
Palliative Care Grand Round Start will coffee at 1430, presentation starts at 1500 and last one hour. |
Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital campus. Video-linked at Thames Hospital. |
To attend at Bryant Education Centre call 07-839 8691 To attend the video link at Thames Hospital call Michelle Fill 07-868 3804 |
| Tuesday 9th October Noon to 1.30pm |
Nursing Round Table A lunchtime session to hear about the latest projects, developments and innovations in nursing practice. No charge for Waikato region. Lunch provided. |
Auditorium Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital Campus, Hamilton |
Nicola Mckenzie (RSVP for catering purposes please) Nicola.mckenzie@waikatodhb.health.nz |
| Baby boomers and beyond: Transforming aged care - Bi-annual Symposium of the College of Nurses Aotearoa(NZ) Inc 11/12 October 2012 For all people working in areas contributing to the health and wellbeing of older people. Flyer with details | Commodore Hotel Christchurch | www.nurse.org.nz Registration form/details | |
| New dates for local ARRC forums |
Age-related residential care (ARRC) forum AGENDA Thursday 18 October Hamilton 10.00am – 12.00pm Committee Room L1 Hockin Building Thursday 18 October Te Kuiti 2.00 – 4.00pm (TBC) Te Kuiti Hospital (TBC) Tuesday 23 October Matamata 2.00 – 4.00pm (TBC) Pohlen Hospital Board Room Thursday 25 October Thames 10.00am – 12.00 pm Thames Hospital Conference room (TBC) |
Fiona Murdoch fiona.murdoch@waikatodhb.health.nz | |
| 28th - 30th October | 5th Biennial Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention Conference 28-30 October 2012 Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia | Adelaide | Information as at April 2012 |
| 31st October |
Infection Control Study Day Provided by Waikato DHB Infection Control team. Open to Waikato region gerontology nurses. |
Bryant Educaton Centre, Waikato Hospital Campus | Contact: Vicki.Parry@waikatodhb.health.nz |
November 2012
| Date/Time | Details | Location | Contact details | ||
| Thursday 8th November |
Introductory Renal Study Day 0800-1630 Incl renal anatomy and function, causes of renal failure, renal diet, acute and chronic renal failure, treatment options |
Bryant Education Centre |
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| Thursday 8th November | Mind and Body - a rehabilitative seminar by Parkinsons Central Plateau section $35 pp. Two excellent speakers Registrations close 5th November | Rotorua | Flyer and Registration form available from parkinsonsoff.rotorua@yahoo.co.nz | ||
| Tuesday 13th November |
Nursing Round Table A lunchtime session to hear about the latest projects, developments and innovations in nursing practice. No charge for Waikato region. Lunch provided. |
Auditorium Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital Campus, Hamilton |
Nicola Mckenzie (RSVP for catering purposes please) Nicola.mckenzie@waikatodhb.health.nz | ||
| 14th to 16th November | Hospice Conference 2012 All information on their website | Langham Hotel, Auckland | |||
| Tuesday 27th November |
Advanced Renal Study Day Provided by Regional Dialysis Unit 0800-1630 (alternate date - 27th November) Topics incl medication management, infection control, access complications, renal bone disease, fluid assessment. |
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| Wednesday 28th November |
Palliative Care Grand Round Start will coffee at 1430, presentation starts at 1500 and last one hour. |
Bryant Education Centre, Waikato Hospital campus. Video-linked at Thames Hospital. |
To attend at Bryant Education Centre call 07-839 8691 To attend the video link at Thames Hospital call Michelle Fill 07-868 3804 | ||