Kohatu - Course evaluation

Ma te whakatu, ka mohio
Ma te mohio, ka marama
Ma te marama, ka matau
Ma te matau, ka ora


Once you are shown, you will know
Once you know, you will understand
Once you understand, you will be informed
Once you are informed, you will be knowledgeable
Na Henare Tate

Image: 'Pebbles of California unite!'
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Kohatu is a Maori word for Rock or pebble and is the name of a course I attended through the nursing development unit at Waikato Hospital. The course was a leadership and development course for Maori Nurses and Midwives employed by the Waikato DHB. Earlier I blogged about the Maori Model of Reflection. One way to reflect as a Maori Health Professional /Midwife.

Midwifery is more than just the day to day therapautic interactions we have with women, baby's, whanau. The course was helpful in reflecting on our place within the organisation we work within, interactions with colleagues, career aspirations and where we stand in the big picture. The proverb at the beginning of this posting best describes the my overall thoughts about the course and how it enhanced our knowledge about: -

• Clinical effectiveness
• Networking
• Sourcing and sharing knowlege
• exploring professional pathways
• Developing in contect
• Balance and well-being.

My Kete (Basket) of knowledge is starting to take shape. Thanks to Rhonda and Lindsay - practice development facillitators.