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Issue: July 2022

July 2022

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

By Monina Hernandez

May 26, 2022

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

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

July 2022

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

By Mary Longmore

May 18, 2022

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.

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

July 2022

MAY crossword

By Kathy Stodart

May 9, 2022

Print out this crossword grid (see PRINT tab at bottom right of page), and use the clues below.

Read more... MAY crossword

August 2022

What employment means for people with schizophrenia

By Alex Pajel

May 5, 2022

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

Read more... What employment means for people with schizophrenia

What employment means for people with schizophrenia

September 2022

Cardiovascular disease — tackling medication adherence

By Jim Vause

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

Cardiovascular disease — tackling medication adherence

August 2022

What makes a great preceptor? Nursing students have their say

By Stephanie Rooke, Grace Thevenard, Saumi Suthendran, Suyeon Skyla Jung, Nathalie Tolentino, Jamie Fraser Annandale and Kim Ward

March 28, 2022

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.

Read more... What makes a great preceptor? Nursing students have their say

What makes a great preceptor? Nursing students have their say

August 2022

Hand hygiene: A student nurse perspective

By Keenan D’Souza, Katarina Campbell, Amjad Alsiyabi, Sally Davis, Lucy Hou, Rebecca Zhao and Jackie Williams

March 21, 2022

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

Read more... Hand hygiene: A student nurse perspective

Hand hygiene: A student nurse perspective

July 2022

The importance of nurse-led foot care

By Heather Woods

November 1, 2021

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

Read more... The importance of nurse-led foot care

The importance of nurse-led foot care

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Uncut – news briefs

8 May

NZ First’s gender definition bill will harm mental health, counsellors warn

The New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC) is deeply concerned by New Zealand First’s proposed Member’s Bill, which seeks to legally define “man” and “woman” solely based on biological sex.
6 May

Police and Health NZ continue to implement mental health response changes

Phase Two of the Police Mental Health Response Change Programme is set to be extended with a second group of districts implementing Phase Two from 19 May.
1 May

New weekend urgent care service launched in Tairāwhati

Access to urgent healthcare on weekends will be restored in Tairāwhati this Saturday (3 May 2025) with the launch of a new service, Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced.
29 Apr

Taupō Hospital accredited to train next generation of rural doctors

Taupō Hospital has become the first hospital in the North Island to receive accreditation to deliver Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) training, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey have announced.
14 Apr

Rural Health Roadshow to hear from rural communities

Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Rural Health and Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey announced today he will be coming to 12 rural locations across the country on a Rural Health Roadshow, starting this week in Levin.
10 Apr

Expanded emergency department at Auckland City Hospital will see capacity increase

Health Minister Simeon Brown has today officially opened Auckland City Hospital’s newly refurbished adult emergency department.
1 Apr

Health NZ wants your feedback on a Paediatric Adolescent and Young Adult Palliative Model of Care

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) is seeking feedback on potential options for national palliative care services for tamariki, rangatahi/children, young people and their whānau/families.
27 March

Bar still too high for small mental health providers

Small mental health providers will still be locked out of co-funding from the Mental Health Innovation Fund despite a lower threshold.
25 March

ICN advocates for health system gender equity and women’s health

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) brought the nursing voice to the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) which wrapped up on Friday. ICN participated in critical discussions on gender equity and women’s health throughout the event.
19 March

ICN warns of healthcare crisis as USAID funding cuts devastate nursing initiatives in the world’s most vulnerable regions

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has documented alarming firsthand evidence of widespread disruption and collapse of essential health care services following the sudden withdrawal of USAID and other funding.
19 March

New High Dependency Unit will expand critical care services in Wellington

Health Minister Simeon Brown has today officially opened Wellington Regional Hospital’s first High Dependency Unit (HDU).
13 March

Pharmac to fund more cancer medicines

Pharmac is funding six more medicines for cancers and one for antibiotic resistant infections.
28 Feb

Pharmac CE resigns

The Board of Pharmac wishes to announce that its Chief Executive for the last 7 years, Sarah Fitt, has resigned effective from 30 May 2025.
25 Feb

ICN issues updated statement on health care in conflict, calling for peace and compliance with international humanitarian law

In recent years, the world has witnessed a disturbing increase in conflicts and wars, placing immense strain on health systems and exacerbating human suffering. Nurses have been at the forefront of these crises, responding to emergencies, supporting recovery efforts, and providing essential care to those affected by violence and displacement.
21 Feb

ICN’s new guidance on integrating nurse leaders into heart of health workforce planning

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has published a practical guide to including nurses in workforce planning decisions.
17 Feb

ICN warns of effect of US withdrawal from WHO on nurse-led services

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) warned that the withdrawal of the United States from WHO has already halted some nurse-led services, including vaccination programmes and care for people with HIV/AIDS.
17 Feb

Minister acknowledges outgoing Director-General

Health Minister Simeon Brown has today acknowledged the resignation of Director-General of Health and Chief Executive of the Ministry of Health, Dr Diana Sarfati, and thanked her for her service.
12 Feb

Pharmac funds medicines for liver, ovarian, and neuroendocrine cancers

People with liver, ovarian, and neuroendocrine cancers will have access to more medicines from 1 March 2025.
11 Feb

Consultation begins on work to improve patient access to medical devices

Pharmac is continuing to improve the way medical devices are managed for New Zealanders, today opening consultation on its comprehensive list of medical devices used by public hospitals.
3 Feb

First Whānau Āwhina Plunket site in NZ delivering childhood vaccinations

Childhood immunisations are now being delivered at a Whānau Āwhina Plunket site in Whāngarei, with other regions soon to also provide the new service.
29 Jan

Local access to specialist audiology services comes to Wairarapa

A newly established out-patient clinic for ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and audiology appointments is providing Wairarapa patients with local access to specialist hearing services for the first time.
29 Jan

Pharmac reconsiders oestradiol patch options following community feedback

Pharmac is reviewing and reconsidering its oestradiol patch options after considerable feedback was received when it announced a move to a single funded brand late last year.
22 Jan

Consultations for cancer and ADHD medicines close soon

Pharmac is encouraging people to have their say on proposals to fund six more medicines and change the brand of one medicine before consultation closes on 27 January.

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