Helen Snell, NP - Diabetes and author of the Knowledge & Skills Framework

 


Diabetes Nurse Specialists Section


Accreditation

The Diabetes Nurse Specialists Section of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (DNSS NZNO) is dedicated to ensuring its members provide the best possible service and education to people with diabetes in New Zealand. This can only be achieved with suitably qualified, experienced nurses. The accreditation programme is intended to promote this excellence.

Draft Terms of Reference for Accreditation Board of DNSS (PDF, 152KB)

How to apply

Welcome to the accreditation process. We are now accepting applications.  Accreditation packs are available for FREE below.  You can still order a pre-printed pack, however this will incur a fee.  Costs for pre printed packs are:

  • NZNO members $15
  • Non-NZNO members $25

If requesting a pre-printed pack, please make cheques payable to NZNO.

We look forward to receiving your portfolio.  Please ensure when sending your portfolio that you courier to the NZNO street address as they will not accept PO Box addresses.

Downloads

Please read the Accreditation Handbook for a detailed explanation of each form and what is required.

Further information

All correspondence to:

Sharyne Gordon
Office Administrator
New Zealand Nurses Organisation
Level 3, Wilbank House
57 Willis Street
PO Box 2128
Wellington 6140
04 499 9533
sharyneg@nzno.org.nz

Accreditation board members

Position Name Email
Chair person Kirsty Newton kirsty.newton@ccdhb.org.nz
Secretary Rosalie Hornung rosalieH@adhb.govt.nz
Treasurer Sally Morgan sallym@middlemore.co.nz
Committee Member Liz Kelly liz.kelly@sdhb.govt.nz
Committee Member Bryan Gibbison bryan.gibbison@waikatodhb.health.nz
NZNO Liaison Angela Clark angelac@nzno.org.nz