November 2021 vol 27 no 10
The importance of nurse-led foot care
November 1, 2021
Nurses in primary care play an important role in managing foot care, especially for elderly, diabetic and disabled patients.
Issue: November 2021 vol 27 no 10
November 2021 vol 27 no 10
To care and be cared for
November 1, 2021
Over the past 12 years working as an aged care registered nurse (RN) in New Zealand, I, Ruth Abad, have seen a vast change in the profession.
November 2021 vol 27 no 10
A daughter’s view from the inside – aged care
November 1, 2021
Earlier this year, NZNO delegate and registered nurse Jean Al-Daghestani quit the Lower Hutt aged care facility she has worked in as coordinator for the past six years for a community nursing role.
November 2021 vol 27 no 10
Rights are balanced by responsibilities
November 1, 2021
Two nursing academics ponder why some nurses are resistant to having the COVID-19 vaccine.
November 2021 vol 27 no 10
Mandatory vaccinations & workers’ rights
November 1, 2021
In October, the Government announced it would require all workers in the health and disability sector to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 1, 2022, as part of its public health response to COVID-19.
November 2021 vol 27 no 10
No one asked us
November 1, 2021
Auckland registered nurse and clinical nurse educator Anna Hickey wrote about a recent experience with a patient for her post-graduate diploma in child health at Auckland University of Technology.
November 2021 vol 27 no 10
Together we are stronger – reflections on the DHB MECA campaign
November 1, 2021
We started this campaign with a clear intent that member leadership and unity would be key to our success. We finished this campaign united, strong, and with members standing together for themselves, their patients and the professions.
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November 2021 vol 27 no 10
The president comments
November 1, 2021
“A beginning is the time for taking the most delicate care that the balances are correct. This every sister of the Bene Gesserit knows.” – Manual of Muad’Dib by the Princess Irulan. (Dune).1
November 2021 vol 27 no 10
Pakeho: More Māori nurses needed
November 1, 2021
More kaupapa Māori wards and Māori nurses, less red tape and paper work, says returning tumu whakarae.
November 2021 vol 27 no 10
Autoimmune disorders – light on the horizon?
November 1, 2021
Autoimmunity occurs where the T- and B-lymphocytes stop distinguishing ‘self’ from ‘non-self’ and begin generating antibodies and immune memory cells against the body’s own tissues.