July 2022
May 27, 2022
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.
April 2022
April 14, 2022
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.
Read more... Cardiovascular disease — tackling medication adherence
April 2022
March 21, 2022
RNs should be setting an example to student nurses on how to perform hand hygiene to the highest standards.
April 2022
March 8, 2022
Constant media saturation over the past two years has painted a catastrophic picture of COVID-19. While this has helped drive up immunisation rates, it is having unintended consequences.
April 2022
February 24, 2022
New Zealand can draw on the experiences of health systems around the world that have been caring for COVID-19 patients in the community much longer than us.
April 2022
December 1, 2021
Gout is a chronic and debilitating long-term condition that disproportionately affects Māori and Pacific people. It needs to be addressed with holistic care, and patient, ongoing relationships with whānau.
July 2022
November 1, 2021
Nurses in primary care play an important role in managing foot care, especially for elderly, diabetic and disabled patients.
October 2021 vol 27 no 9
October 1, 2021
Quality improvement (QI) should be an integral part of health service delivery. As best practice principles evolve and system changes are demanded, services need to be evaluated and assessed to ensure they are being run as effectively and efficiently as possible, while meeting the ever-changing needs of practitioners and their patients.
August 2021 vol 27 no 7
August 1, 2021
A patient diary helps bridge memory gaps for intensive care patients, thus helping their psychological recovery.
July 2021 vol 27 no 6
July 1, 2021
Many prescribed drugs can impair a person’s driving, even when they are being taken correctly.
Read more... Driving under the influence of prescribed medication
