Jodie Burland is a lecturer in nursing at Ara institute of Canterbury. She has a background surgical nursing in Australia and New Zealand and spent five years as a surgical CNS in a private hospital which is where she completed her Masters thesis on care escalation and implementation of NZEWS within this context. This research is being written up for publication. She teaches communication, health assessment and rapid assessment of the deteriorating patient and is passionate about how we can support future nurses to feel empowered to recognise and appropriately respond to early signs of deterioration.

Jo-Anne is a neurodiverse academic with an interest in neurodiversity and diverse educational pursuits. Interested in innovative assessment design, leveraging digital technologies for educational opportunities, and curriculum mapping for constructive alignment to enhance student outcomes; Jo-Anne continually seeks diverse teaching opportunities to foster inclusive and effective learning environments.

Julia began her academic career with a Bachelor of Science, before moving into a Master of Nursing Practice, with a strong desire to improve clinical practice through rigorous and culturally informed research. She is currently practicing as an Emergency Registered Nurse and Epilepsy Research Nurse, alongside her research duties. With her diverse portfolio, Julia is looking to undertake a PhD in public health, hoping to improve equity outcomes for the population.

Professor Deborah Harris is a globally recognised nurse scientist, neonatal nurse practitioner, and academic leader. She is Professor of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Health. With a distinguished career spanning clinical practice, research, and academia, Deborah has led transformative work in neonatal care, nurse practitioner development, and workforce research across Aotearoa and internationally. Her research has shaped clinical practice in neonatal glucose regulation, particularly in the management of hypoglycaemia and long-term outcomes. In 2022, her team received the Prime Minister’s Science Prize for pioneering oral dextrose gel as first-line treatment. Appointed as Aotearoa New Zealand’s first Nurse Practitioner, Deborah is a champion for advanced practice nursing. She leads national workforce research and equity-focused initiatives supporting Māori and Pacific peoples. Through her leadership, she mentors emerging leaders and drives data-informed, system-level change to embed evidence into practice and improve outcomes for babies, families, and communities.

Jewel Barlow-Armstrong MEd (Hons) NZRN Jewel Barlow-Armstrong is a PhD candidate in Health Science at Te Huataki Waiora School of Nursing, University of Waikato. While being a PhD student, Jewel also works as the Student Experience and Clinical Learning Lead and a Senior Lecturer in Nursing at Te Huataki Waiora School of Nursing, University of Waikato. Jewel also holds a casual role in the Older Persons Directorate at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – Waikato, New Zealand. Jewel’s PhD focuses on the design and implementation of new health services that will improve the lives of older people and those with complex conditions, and their whānau.