There's a lot going on in the data and digital space and many issues nurses are facing can be solved with digital solutions. Health Informatics New Zealand (HiNZ) would love to see more nurses present at Digital Health Week this year.
Applications are open to speak at Digital Health Week 2024. Abstract presentations will be a combination of 15-minute in-person presentations (includes 5-minute audience Q&A) and digital poster presentations. Read more on the Digital Health Week 2024 website.
There are 10 nursing and midwifery workshop scholarships to attend the first day of Digital Health Week and 10 full conference scholarships for Māori and Pasifka, who could also be nurses. HiNZ is very keen to increase accessibility for groups who may otherwise not be able to attend due to funding. Scholarship applications close 19 July and will be reviewed by a committee of leading digital health experts. Successful scholarship applicants will be notified by 29 July. Read more on the Digital Health Week 2024 website.
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