The biennial Australasian Nurse Educators conference held this week in Dunedin was attended by more than 300 academics and clinicians from as far as the United States.
Keynote speaker and New Zealand public health advocate Dr Lance O'Sullivan said the conference was an important space for him to connect with a community of nurses and bounce his ideas off a knowledgeable group of healthcare professionals.
"Nurse educators are training future generations so the work they do is really important.
"Some fantastic topics are being discussed which ultimately benefit everyone.''
Other keynotes would address older people and ageism in nursing practice, integrating population health concepts into teaching, and preparing graduates for work.
Dr O'Sullivan was invited to speak about digital healthcare and health inequalities under the event's theme: "navigating the future of learning together through education and practice''.
Otago Polytechnic was hosting the event. Organising committee member and School of Nursing senior lecturer Kerry Davis said "it provides formal learning for delegates and the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals.
"Nursing's strength lies in partnership.
"This conference brings together groups committed to the preparation of a workforce that is responsive to the challenge of contemporary healthcare.''
The event runs until tomorrow.
