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Basic Suturing: A Practical Skills Workshop for Practice Nurses
Jun
9

Basic Suturing: A Practical Skills Workshop for Practice Nurses

  • 6.00pm–8.00pm (light refreshments available from 5.45pm)
  • NBPH, 281 Queen Street, Richmond. Meeting Room 2
  • Registrations close 2 June 2026
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Presenters

Bobbie Hutton - Professional Advisor - Nursing and Quality

Prerequisite reading is required prior to attending and will be distributed one week before the workshop.

Due to the practical nature of this workshop, attendance is in person only and places are limited.

Supported by

Nelson Bays Primary Health
New Zealand Nursing Council

Learning objectives

Assess simple wounds suitable for suturing in primary care

Prepare wounds safely and use basic suturing equipment correctly

Perform simple interrupted sutures with correct technique

Practise suturing in a supported, hands‑on environment

Understand scope of practice and credentialing expectations for basic suturing