Student nurses and midwives report heavy workload and financial pressure

RNZOtago Daily TimesMonday 14 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Student nurses and midwives say they are performing the same workload as qualified staff to fill sector gaps without pay. One midwifery student reported that over 20 per cent of her cohort has dropped out or taken a break from their course.

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First reported by RNZ, Mon 14 Jul 2025, 6:31pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 29 minutes
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