Human Services News - Nurses stay put after local studies

Department of Human Services, Victoria, Australia

September 2009

Nurses stay put after local studies

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Charles Sturt University’s Dr Heather Latham (left), Professor Elaine Duffy (centre) and Kathryn Pitkin (right) with graduates Jo Davis, Ann Maree Jorgensen, Carly James, Melanie Parker, Tania Nichols, and Anna Denson, Cobram District Health Director of Nursing Chris Symmons and Nathalia District Hospital Director of Nursing Leigh Giffard.

Ten local nurses have completed their Bachelor of Nursing as part of the Moira Nursing Model career pathway offered with the assistance of Charles Sturt University distance education program.

Michelle Buchanan, Nurse Educator for Moira Health Care Alliance and based at Cobram District Health, said since completing the Bachelor of Nursing, eight of the graduates had been employed within Moira Shire Health Services and surrounding areas.

Mrs Buchanan said locally-delivered nurse training allowed community members to increase knowledge and skills, making them more likely to stay.

• For more information contact Michelle Buchanan on 5871 0950 or email michelle.buchanan@gvhealth.org.au.

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Updated 9 September 2009

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