Rob Campbell calls for health equity reforms at nursing symposium in New Zealand

Rob Campbell, a former Health NZ chair, spoke at the College of Nurses Aotearoa Symposium in Christchurch. He emphasized the need to address health equity and improve access to healthcare. In New Zealand, the average registered nurse earns $73,354 annually, while nurse practitioners can make up to $128,500. There are over 70,000 registered nurses, comprising 36% of the health workforce. Patients with critical needs in hospitals require up to three nurses for care. Campbell highlighted the importance of understanding the role of nurses in promoting health equity.