July 2022
July 1, 2022
Former nurse Una O’Neill, of Christchurch, says today’s opposition to COVID-19 vaccinations echoes opposition she saw in 1940s England when she nursed in “fever wards” in World War II.
Read more... Attitudes to vaccination have changed little in 80 years, says former ‘fever’ nurse
July 2022
June 30, 2022
The struggles of the enrolled nurse (EN) profession are well-documented and it is time ENs are truly recognised for what they contribute.
Read more... It’s time to truly recognise the contribution of enrolled nurses
July 2022
June 30, 2022
Mental health nurse and life coach Helen Duyvestyn shares her insights into maintaining our chill in the midst of a global pandemic.
Read more... Looking after your health and wellbeing in a pandemic
July 2022
June 29, 2022
Climate change remains the greatest threat to human health, according to the World Health Organization.1
Read more... Health reforms fail to deliver on climate change, say NZNO & other health professionals
July 2022
June 27, 2022
I have just finished reading Anne Thurston’s recently published book Notes from Inside: A courageous woman’s experiences of domestic violence and mental illness.
July 2022
June 21, 2022
Print out this crossword grid (see PRINT tab at bottom right of page), and use the clues below.
June 2022
June 15, 2022
In these ongoing challenging times of COVID-19, many people are experiencing financial hardship and we write to highlight the help available from the New Zealand Nurses Memorial Fund (NZNMF).
Read more... Financial help available from Nurses Memorial Fund
July 2022
June 14, 2022
Identifying your senior patients who are at risk of falling allows steps to be taken to reduce harm and support their desire to maintain their independence.
Read more... Awareness of falls risk helps seniors to retain their independence
July 2022
June 14, 2022
The country’s first Māori chief nurse is among the health professionals and advocates awarded honours in the Queen’s Birthday list.
Read more... Former chief nurse Broodkoorn among nurses honoured
July 2022
June 13, 2022
Nurses can play a crucial role in making hospitals more sustainable, says NZNO College of Critical Care Nurses chair Tania Mitchell, as new guidelines are released.
Read more... Critical care nurses can make ICUs and hospitals greener
