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Members encouraged to have say on NZNO’s future

NZNO members are being urged to give feedback on the future of the organisation, it's structures and governance as part of a wide-ranging review which many hope will result in a re-write of the constitution.

Celebration over pay disparity ‘fix’ for Māori, iwi, Pacific providers on hold for many

Many nurses and kaiāwhina who work for Māori, iwi and Pacific providers haven’t had a pay increase, despite an injection of $200 million towards closing the gap in rates with Te Whatu Ora.

Mental health nursing ‘beyond crisis’

NZNO mental health nurses say their workforce is "beyond crisis" with record levels of violence -- often fuelled by methamphetamine -- coinciding with a dearth of senior nurses.

Strike action not ruled out as nurses overwhelmingly reject Te Whatu Ora’s proposal for offer

'Disheartened' but resolute nurses, midwives and kaiāwhina are not ruling out industrial action after a resounding rejection of Te Whatu Ora's proposal for an offer.

Huge attendance at stop-work meetings, as nurses say offer ‘disrespectful’

Nurses, midwives and health workers turned out in huge numbers to off-site stop-work meetings, with many expressing their anger and disgust over Te Whatu Ora's offer for a new two-year collective agreement.

Primary health care will ‘implode’ — eight per cent not enough to stem practice nurse haemorrhage

Practice nurses say an eight per cent pay rise is a "step" closer to hospital nurses' salaries -- but does not go nearly far enough.

A dream come true – kaupapa Māori kaiāwhina-to-nursing initiative breaks barriers to training

A Māori-led nursing earn-as-you-learn workforce initiative is giving some kaiāwhina (unregulated health workers) the chance to realise a life-long dream to be a nurse.

Enrolled nurses say new scope statement start of exciting re-set

Enrolled nurses (ENs) say a new practice scope, launched this week, means they will be able to work to their full potential, without having to be under the direction and delegation of registered nurses.

‘This is for every other nurse in New Zealand’ — Gisborne ward 5 nurses celebrate right to strike over safety fears

Gisborne Hospital ward 5 nurses and health-care assistants are jubilant over winning the right to strike for safer conditions and say it opens the door for other nurses struggling in unsafe conditions to take action.

Hundreds support striking Gisborne nurses after court win

A hard-won one-hour strike by 24 Gisborne Hospital ward 5 nurses and health-care assistants (HCAs) this afternoon drew "huge" support, says an emotional nurse who led the fight all the way to the courtoom.

‘They’re stabbing us in the back’ — Gisborne Hospital moves to block ward 5 nurses’ strike

Gisborne Hospital nurses say they're not surprised by Te Whatu Ora's move to try and block their strike with legal action.

‘Where’s the plan?’ Student nurses left disappointed by Budget 2023

Nursing students were left bitterly disappointed by Budget 2023, which contained scant specific new initiatives to support them, and grow the nursing workforce.

Budget 2023: Bigger investment needed to boost Māori, Pacific nursing

Registered nurse (RN) Jo Fortune, 47, is a passionate advocate for community nursing, and even says she'd encourage her kids to follow in her footsteps - but she hopes Budget 2023 will provide more support for those pursuing the profession. 

Nurses and hospital staff among survivors of deadly Wellington fire

A deadly fire at a Wellington hostel used by migrant nurses and other hospital staff described as a "one in one hundred year" event by Fire and Emergency New Zealand, has killed at least six people with another 11 still unaccounted for.

‘We’ve been rolling over too long, we’re not going to do it anymore’ — Gisborne nurses to strike

Nursing staff at Gisborne Hospital's ward 5 feel they have no choice but to take strike action this month, after worsening conditions have left them and patients increasingly unsafe.

‘Humbled’ in the presence of global indigenous leaders

Māori nurses joined over 1000 indigenous peoples calling for their rights to be upheld, and an end to discrimination at a United Nations forum.

‘Absolutely slammed’ practice nurses bewildered over pay battle

Practice nurses are ‘absolutely slammed’ as they try to provide basic community health care amidst overwhelming patient need. Some have called it quits, while others are living in hope their value will finally be recognised.

Nurses’ work underestimated in general practice, say researchers

Nurses' work in general practices is underestimated to an unknown degree due to the way practice records are kept, according to researchers in a major New Zealand study.

Who are our practices serving? The ‘need profile’ of enrolled patients varies dramatically

Where are high-needs patients cared for in general practice? This is the second in a series of articles about a major research project comparing models of general practice in New Zealand.

How to provide culturally safe care in the Aotearoa perioperative environment

Perioperative nurses must provide safe patient care. An important aspect of safe care is culturally safe practice. This article discusses nurses’ responsibilities for reducing inequities and providing culturally safe care in operating rooms in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Phenobarbitone tablets: Brand change for epilepsy medication

The funded brand of phenobarbitone -- a barbiturate used mainly to manage epilepsy -- used in this country is about to change. Prescribers need to carefully manage this change-over for patients.

It’s cool to kōrero — June

Ko Taranaki tōku maunga.  -- My mountain is Taranaki.

A safe environment for Māori patients starts with a safe environment for Māori nurses

Rangi Blackmoore-Tufi reflects on some of the challenges she has faced being the sole Māori nurse in her perioperative department. Changes made following a frustrating and stressful day have made the department a safer place for Māori staff and patients.

Now there’s an app for your CPD, thanks to a nurse

Nurses are obliged to show proof of ongoing clinical learning -- but it can be a chore to keep track of what you've actually done.

Being queer in aged care

Caring for Aotearoa's ageing rainbow community and the importance of "flourishing" in aged care -- for both nurses and residents -- were among topics at the recent NZNO college of gerontology nurses conference.

Turning perception into practice: Advocating for cultural safety in health care

The journey to complete a master of nursing has served to further ignite Tania Bailey's passion for reducing health inequities for Māori.

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It’s cool to kōrero — May

I tae mai te hukarere, a kua kati te huarahi. -- The road is closed because of snow.

Maranga Mai! – Nurses find their political voice

A general election is a golden opportunity for NZNO members to take political action and achieve policy changes. But what does it mean to be politically engaged, aware and active? Kaitiaki spoke to some members who are leading the way.

JUNE 2023 crossword

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MAY 2023 crossword

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The New Zealand Nurses Memorial Fund ready to support nurses in times of hardship

In these challenging times of COVID, climate change and global recession, many people continue to experience financial hardship and we write to highlight the financial help available from the New Zealand Nurses Memorial Fund (NZNMF).

2023 nominations for the election of Nursing Council members are now open

Nominations are now being called for three nurse members to be elected by the nursing profession to the Nursing Council board. Elected members will serve for a period of three years.

Comprehensive guide to mesothelioma

A United States law firm which acts for people exposed to asbestos has produced a thorough guide to mesothelioma.

So much more than ‘just a nurse’

An Auckland clinical nurse educator explains, in poetry, why you should not say 'I'm just a nurse'.