Magnet New Zealand First National Forum
29 March 2004
Media Advisory
Magnet New Zealand First
National Forum,
Wellington, April 1 2004
More than 100 health professionals will be in Wellington this week focussing on the "Magnet" concept of health care, a new approach for New Zealand.
The forum will include addresses from Health Minister Annette King, and international nurse leader and Magnet advocate, Kim Sharkey.
Several District Health Boards are underway with or planning to adopt Magnet principles.
Where: Illot Theatre, Wellington
Convention Centre
Wakefield
Street
When: Thursday, April 1, 2004
9am - 4.15pm
Speakers include: Health Minister
Annette King
American Nurse Leader Kim
Sharkey
Ministry of Health Chief
Nursing Advisor Dr Frances Hughes
Magnet NZ Chairperson Christine Payne
Magnet NZ Deputy Chairperson Mary Finlayson