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1 December 2017
Ines Bruin, Pathways
Ines Bruin is the Service Relations Manager at Pathways in Auckland. With several branches around the country, Pathways is the largest NGO mental health service provider in New Zealand.1 December 2017
Monique Lammers, Director of Nursing and Allied Health
Monique Lammers is the Director of Nursing and Allied Health at the Ashburn Clinic in Dunedin. Established in 1882, Ashburn is New Zealand’s oldest psychiatric facility. It uses a therapeutic community model of treatment, and has 34 beds in its inpatient unit and 10 more in its self-care hostel.1 December 2017
Laura Smith, mental health nurse
Laura Smith is a young mental health nurse working in an NGO who says her skills, knowledge and ability to empathise have been greatly enhanced by the NESP programme.1 December 2017
Snow Shinoy, nurse at St Dominic's Centre
Snow Shinoy is one of eight nurses working at St Dominic’s Centre in Feilding, which is run by the Dalcam Healthcare Group. St Dominic’s is a 49-bed residential facility offering recovery, respite and crisis services for people living with mental illness.1 December 2017
Jocelyn Bristol, nurse
Jocelyn Bristol is an older nurse, having graduated her nursing training in 1977. She will complete the NESP programme in late-2017 and says, despite her vast experience, the study has increased her confidence and totally enriched her practice.1 December 2017