May 2021 vol 27 no 4
May 1, 2021
A link has emerged between certain COVID-19 vaccines and blood clotting. The risk is very small, and, depending on the country, could be far outweighed by the risks of the disease.
Read more... Still much to learn on clotting and COVID-19 vaccines
April 2021 vol 27 no 3
April 1, 2021
The causes of obesity in children and young people are myriad and complex. To deliver the best care, nurses need to be aware of these multiple determinants and tailor care accordingly.
April 2021 vol 27 no 3
April 1, 2021
People living with hepatitis C are still subject to stigma and discrimination. But new treatments and alternative ways of providing care can help ensure they get the care they need.
Read more... Providing equitable, appropriate care for those with hepatitis C
March 2021 vol 27 no 2
March 1, 2021
Perspectives from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan and the earthquake in Christchurch featured at a forum on the importance of cultural safety in disaster nursing.
March 2021 vol 27 no 2
March 1, 2021
Nursing lecturers at the Southern Institute of Technology have conducted a longitudinal study examining the value of ePortfolios for undergraduate students.
February 2021 vol 27 no 1
February 1, 2021
Patient-centred care is an ideal of nursing practice. How well is it applied in practice? A group of students share their thoughts and experiences.
Read more... How well is patient-centred care applied in practice?
December 2020 / January 2021 vol 26 no 11
December 1, 2020
Two new COVID-19 vaccines have had promising early results, but their extreme cold chain requirements are a major challenge.
December 2020 / January 2021 vol 26 no 11
December 1, 2020
Improving health literacy can help bridge health inequities, and also improve the care palliative services provide to Māori whānau.
November 2020 vol 26 no 10
November 1, 2020
Internationally qualified nurses face many challenges when they begin nursing in New Zealand. But there are also opportunities. A research study is looking at both.
November 2020 vol 26 no 10
November 1, 2020
There are a range of ways nurses can ensure they obtain informed consent from hearing-impaired patients.
Read more... Ensuring informed consent for hearing-impaired patients
October 2020 vol 26 no 9
October 1, 2020
Unless health-care workers are fully trained in the best use of personal protective equipment, they risk being infected with COVID-19 and other pandemic and epidemic viruses.
October 2020 vol 26 no 9
October 1, 2020
Research into the function of astrocyte cells in the brain provides a potential new avenue for Parkinson’s disease therapy.
October 2020 vol 26 no 9
October 1, 2020
Many challenges confront a nurse working with people with Parkinson’s disease. This is due to the nature of the disease, with symptoms and progression varying widely.
October 2020 vol 26 no 9
October 1, 2020
Nurses must be fully aware of how to maintain patient safety and confidentiality when providing health care via a virtual platform.
