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.
Read more... Together we are stronger – reflections on the DHB MECA campaign
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.
November 2021 vol 27 no 10
Why would nurses resist vaccination?
November 1, 2021
Even health professionals are susceptible to COVID-19 misinformation. But why?
November 2021 vol 27 no 10
Aged care nurses ‘backbone’ of system – Little
November 1, 2021
NZNO’s aged care nurses are quitting, exhausted from working double shifts and long hours due to an estimated 1000-strong nursing shortfall nationally, says an NZNO aged care nurse leader, also thinking of leaving.
November 2021 vol 27 no 10
‘I’m proud to be a nurse’: Mahina Adams on first COVID-19 wave in Paris
November 1, 2021
It was her first week in her final clinical placement in a Paris hospital when Mahina Adams was told COVID-19 was on its way.
Read more... ‘I’m proud to be a nurse’: Mahina Adams on first COVID-19 wave in Paris
November 2021 vol 27 no 10
Health reforms offer ‘one-system culture’
November 1, 2021
Minister of Health Andrew Little has touted equity, a focus on te Tiriti, and a nationwide “one-system culture” as highlights of legislation underpinning a health sector shakeup.
November 2021 vol 27 no 10
NZNO court win cemented right to strike
November 1, 2021
Strike action in the district health board (DHB) sector saw some sabre-rattling concerning life preserving services on the part of the DHBs.
November 2021 vol 27 no 10
Primary health care work continues, DHB bargaining concludes
November 1, 2021
A new date has been set down in meditation for long-running NZNO primary health care negotiations with Healthcare New Zealand and NZCare.
Read more... Primary health care work continues, DHB bargaining concludes
November 2021 vol 27 no 10
Bargaining marathon on Heritage MUCA
November 1, 2021
Bargaining for Heritage Lifecare multi-union collective agreement (MUCA) has been a marathon.
November 2021 vol 27 no 10
Getting it right in end-of-life care
November 1, 2021
This article was written by a palliative care nurse, about the distressing final days of her mother’s life. Identifying details of the people and institutions involved have been removed as the purpose of this viewpoint is not to point the finger but to appeal for skilled palliative care for dying people and their families.
November 2021 vol 27 no 10
NZNO online learning taking off for members
November 1, 2021
Last year, NZNO launched an online learning platform, after members asked for a blended online/face-to-face approach to delegate training amid COVID-19 restrictions.
November 2021 vol 27 no 10
Where to now for enrolled nurses?
November 1, 2021
NZNO’s Enrolled Nurse Section (ENS) has been asking the Nursing Council for a review of the enrolled nurse (EN) scope of practice for some time.