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Former nurse illuminates the effects of abuse

I have just finished reading Anne Thurston’s recently published book Notes from Inside: A courageous woman’s experiences of domestic violence and mental illness.

Attitudes to vaccination have changed little in 80 years, says former ‘fever’ nurse  

Former nurse Una O’Neill, of Christchurch, says today's opposition to COVID-19 vaccinations echoes opposition she saw in 1940s England when she nursed in “fever wards” in World War II.

Former chief nurse Broodkoorn among nurses honoured

The country's first Māori chief nurse is among the health professionals and advocates awarded honours in the Queen's Birthday list.

Purple reigns in Aotearoa for care and support workers

Union members turned out around the motu today in support of pay equity for care and support workers in the disability, aged care and mental health and addiction sectors.

Frontline health workers ‘completely overlooked’ in Budget — NZNO

NZNO was "profoundly disappointed" with yesterday's Budget, which barely mentioned nurses or their wages and conditions, chief executive Paul Goulter said.

Critical care nurses can make ICUs and hospitals greener

Nurses can play a crucial role in making hospitals more sustainable, says NZNO College of Critical Care Nurses chair Tania Mitchell, as new guidelines are released.

Rallies planned to support care and support workers

Cross-union rallies are being planned around the motu this Monday, May 23, in support of care and support workers across the aged care, disability and mental health and addictions sectors.

Nurses urged to ‘rise up’ at launch of Maranga Mai! campaign on nursing shortage

NZNO's 55,000-plus members were urged to come together and take action over long-standing nursing shortages, at the launch of NZNO's Maranga Mai! campaign on International Nurses Day.

Maranga Mai – a call for all NZNO members to rise up

NZNO is calling on members to "rise up" and support the launch of its new campaign, Maranga Mai, on International Nurses' Day this Thursday, May 12th.

‘Hard work, comradeship and fun’ — a history of hospital training in Palmerston North

'The Right Girls' is a journey back in time to the era of hospital training.

Enrolled nurses’ scope of practice to be reviewed this year — Nursing Council

NZNO's enrolled nurses (ENs) say they are looking forward to working closely with the Nursing Council to review their scope of practice, after a 2019 survey found ENs preferred not to work "under the direction" of nursing colleagues.

DHB nurses opt for Employment Relations Authority ruling over pay equity claim

NZNO is "urgently" asking the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) to determine back pay and pay equity rates, after district health board (DHB) members strongly rejected a pay equity settlement proposal.

‘That’s the scale of the injustice’ – NZNO won’t back down on back pay

After a “clear and strong” member mandate to turn the district health boards’ pay equity proposal over to the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) to determine backpay, senior nurse rates and how to safely cement pay equity into the system, NZNO chief executive Paul Goulter shares his views.

Changes to how IQNs are registered must balance fairness with safety – Nursing Council

For some time, the Nursing Council has been considering how to improve the way we assess and register internationally qualified nurses (IQNs), to ensure that our processes are robust and fair.

Looking after your health and wellbeing in a pandemic

Mental health nurse and life coach Helen Duyvestyn shares her insights into maintaining our chill in the midst of a global pandemic. 

It’s time to truly recognise the contribution of enrolled nurses

The struggles of the enrolled nurse (EN) profession are well-documented and it is time ENs are truly recognised for what they contribute.

Migrant nurses vital to NZ and need better support, MPs told

Migrant nurse leader calls on MPs to better support IQNs, who are vital to the New Zealand health service.

Investing in Māori nurses to address health inequities an opportunity for the 2022 Budget

The sudden crisis of COVID-19 has highlighted the deepening inequities in such a dramatic way and laid visible the major challenges within the health sector. On the back of the global pandemic there was always going to be difficult economic and social outcome decisions. With the Budget looming, the political debate about where to invest … Continue reading "Investing in Māori nurses to address health inequities an opportunity for the 2022 Budget"

Collapse of negotiations with care workers shows little has changed in how the Government views the work of women

Ahead of the 2022 Budget, apprenticeships have been given a $230 million funding boost while negotiations between care workers and the Government have fallen apart. It’s hard not to see this as a gender equity issue.

Health reforms fail to deliver on climate change, say NZNO & other health professionals

Climate change remains the greatest threat to human health, according to the World Health Organization.1

The importance of nurse-led foot care

Nurses in primary care play an important role in managing foot care, especially for elderly, diabetic and disabled patients.

Cardiovascular disease — tackling medication adherence

Managing patients’ CVD risk, medication non-adherence, and improving communication with patients: This article has particular relevance to primary care nurses, including those specialising in long-term conditions, and to cardiac care educators.

Introduction to biological medicines

Biological medicines are being increasingly used to treat a range of conditions in New Zealand. Nurses need to understand what they are, how they are used and possible side effects in the patients they care for.

Hand hygiene: A student nurse perspective

RNs should be setting an example to student nurses on how to perform hand hygiene to the highest standards.

What makes a great preceptor? Nursing students have their say

Students chronicle their good and bad experiences with preceptors and give their view on how to perform the role well, to educate and inspire the next generation of nurses.

What employment means for people with schizophrenia

Health-care professionals need to understand the benefits employment brings to people with schizophrenia.

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What is going on with NZNO?

I am a long-standing workplace delegate. In spite of this, I am unable to answer my own questions, let alone the questions from NZNO members, about "what is going on with NZNO?"

Te reo Māori support not readily available in past times

I am writing to you about the Kaitiaki news piece "Nursing magazine ditches century-old healthy-food title, finally becomes ‘guardian’” by co-editor Joel Maxwell [Feb 25, 2022]

Researchers seek RNs in aged care

IT IS now more than six months since the End of Life Choice Act 2019 was implemented in New Zealand, with the latest government statistics indicating that 206 individuals have applied for an assisted death.

Financial help available from Nurses Memorial Fund

In these ongoing challenging times of COVID-19, many people are experiencing financial hardship and we write to highlight the help available from the New Zealand Nurses Memorial Fund (NZNMF).

Awareness of falls risk helps seniors to retain their independence

Identifying your senior patients who are at risk of falling allows steps to be taken to reduce harm and support their desire to maintain their independence.