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Issue: April 2023

April 2023

‘Humbled’ in the presence of global indigenous leaders

By Cate Macintosh

May 9, 2023

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

Read more... ‘Humbled’ in the presence of global indigenous leaders

April 2023

‘Absolutely slammed’ practice nurses bewildered over pay battle

By Cate Macintosh

May 5, 2023

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.

Read more... ‘Absolutely slammed’ practice nurses bewildered over pay battle

April 2023

Students and nurses douse National’s ‘brainless’ bonding scheme

By Mary Longmore and Cate Macintosh

May 2, 2023

Would-be-nurses need financial support during their studies — not afterwards, say NZNO nursing students.

Read more... Students and nurses douse National’s ‘brainless’ bonding scheme

Students and nurses douse National’s ‘brainless’ bonding scheme

May 2023

Pay parity on hold as Govt surveys GP owners for wage data

By Cate Macintosh

April 28, 2023

Funding to close a wage gap of up to 20 per cent on average for practice nurses depends on a Government survey of GP owners, but some practices have chosen not to participate, Te Whatu Ora says.

Read more... Pay parity on hold as Govt surveys GP owners for wage data

April 2023

Incentive payments and wellbeing snub ignites fury for Te Whatu Ora nurses

By Cate Macintosh

April 21, 2023

With winter looming and staffing shortages already critical, Te Whatu Ora nurses are furious their employer has turned down incentive payments and wellbeing measures for those who answer the call to do extra shifts.

Read more... Incentive payments and wellbeing snub ignites fury for Te Whatu Ora nurses

April 2023

Aged-care nurse makes heartfelt plea at Day of Action

By Cate Macintosh

April 18, 2023

On Saturday, over 2000 nurses and health care assistants around the country hit the streets to demand action on the health staffing crisis. For many, it was also a chance to seek solace with their fellow exhausted colleagues while facing another winter of chronic short-staffing.

Read more... Aged-care nurse makes heartfelt plea at Day of Action

April 2023

‘We’ve gone past the word tired, we are now drained’

By co-editors Cate Macintosh and Mary Longmore

April 17, 2023

Over 2000 nurses and supporters turned out at rallies around the country in a national day of action on Saturday.

Read more... ‘We’ve gone past the word tired, we are now drained’

March 2023

50 years nursing, going strong — and taking action to protect the profession she loves

By Cate Macintosh

April 14, 2023

A nearly 50-year career in nursing had a shaky start – fainting at the sight of a naked elderly patient – but Viv Draper says she has no regrets and will struggle to leave her job at Christchurch’s spinal unit when the time comes.

Read more... 50 years nursing, going strong — and taking action to protect the profession she loves

May 2023

Patient need the crucial factor: Study of general practice models shows there are no ‘stars’

By Nicolette Sheridan, Tim Kenealy and Tom Love

April 13, 2023

Researchers say the largest-ever study of general practice in Aotearoa New Zealand sheds new light and creates a powerhouse of data for decision-making.

Read more... Patient need the crucial factor: Study of general practice models shows there are no ‘stars’

April 2023

APRIL 2023 crossword

By Kathy Stodart

April 13, 2023

Print out the grid (using PRINT tab at the bottom right of this page) and use the clues below. March answers are below the clues.

Read more... APRIL 2023 crossword

March 2023

‘This is for us and for our future’ — caregivers join nurses for day of action this Saturday

By Mary Longmore

April 12, 2023

‘Exhausted’ health-care assistants (HCAs) are rallying alongside nurses for safer staffing and better pay and conditions at this Saturday’s NZNO day of action around Aotearoa.

Read more... ‘This is for us and for our future’ — caregivers join nurses for day of action this Saturday

‘This is for us and for our future’ — caregivers join nurses for day of action this Saturday

April 2023

Values mismatch leads to drop in compassion — study

By Cate Macintosh

April 12, 2023

As New Zealand faces another winter of critical health care staff shortages, a new study shows patients and staff are likely to suffer when efficiency is prioritised over compassion by service providers.

Read more... Values mismatch leads to drop in compassion — study

Values mismatch leads to drop in compassion — study

March 2023

‘Disingenuous’ – Kiwi nurses challenge claim pay rates now on par with Australia

By Cate Macintosh

April 3, 2023

Kaitiaki investigation
The Government says a recent pay increase for Te Whatu Ora nurses puts their base rates ‘on par’ with Australian colleagues. But Kiwi nurses in Australia and a leading economist disagree, saying the claim doesn’t stand up to scrutiny.

Read more... ‘Disingenuous’ – Kiwi nurses challenge claim pay rates now on par with Australia

April 2023

Whaiā ngā mea hei oranga mōu — self-care for Māori nurses

By Pipi Barton

April 3, 2023

Say your karakia, re-connect with your whānau and hapū, kōrero with Māori nursing friends — these are some of the secrets to self-care for Māori nurses.

Read more... Whaiā ngā mea hei oranga mōu — self-care for Māori nurses

Whaiā ngā mea hei oranga mōu — self-care for Māori nurses

March 2023

Pay boost ‘huge’ for community nurses

By Mary Longmore

March 31, 2023

A 10 to 15 per cent pay boost for community nurses will make a ‘huge’ difference to keeping nurses and kaiāwhina in settings such as aged care, hospices and Māori and Pasifika health.

Read more... Pay boost ‘huge’ for community nurses

Pay boost ‘huge’ for community nurses

March 2023

New Zealand needs 450 more ICU nurses, say critical care nursing leaders

By Mary Longmore

March 30, 2023

Another 450 full-time critical care nurses are needed to safely staff the country’s growing number of intensive care (ICU) beds, says NZNO’s college of critical care nurses.

Read more... New Zealand needs 450 more ICU nurses, say critical care nursing leaders

New Zealand needs 450 more ICU nurses, say critical care nursing leaders

March 2023

Nurses share hopes, achievements and challenges at first post-pandemic college & section day

By Mary Longmore

March 30, 2023

COVID burnout and short-staffing fail to quell nurses’ aspirations and hopes for the future.

Read more... Nurses share hopes, achievements and challenges at first post-pandemic college & section day

Nurses share hopes, achievements and challenges at first post-pandemic college & section day

March 2023

Course teaches conservative sharp debridement

By Rebecca Aburn

March 29, 2023

Learn the skills needed to safely and competently perform conservative sharp debridement.

Read more... Course teaches conservative sharp debridement

Course teaches conservative sharp debridement

March 2023

Why ‘Barbie’s Bill’ and advance care plans matter to nurses

By Louise Duffy

March 29, 2023

A national database of advance care plans is needed, to provide certainty for patients, families and hospital staff.

Read more... Why ‘Barbie’s Bill’ and advance care plans matter to nurses

Why ‘Barbie’s Bill’ and advance care plans matter to nurses

March 2023

‘Come and stand in solidarity’ — nurses everywhere prepare to rise up on April 15

By Mary Longmore

March 27, 2023

‘We need to stand united, because we’re all nurses, we’re all in this together’. Nurses and health workers prepare to rise up — Maranga Mai! — for a national day of action.

Read more... ‘Come and stand in solidarity’ — nurses everywhere prepare to rise up on April 15

‘Come and stand in solidarity’ — nurses everywhere prepare to rise up on April 15

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