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Issue: October 2020 vol 26 no 9

October 2020 vol 26 no 9

‘Growing the workforce takes time, resources’

By co-editor Mary Longmore

October 1, 2020

The new Māori co-leader of National Nursing Leaders outlines the range of initiatives that are helping lift the number of Māori in the nursing workforce.

Read more... ‘Growing the workforce takes time, resources’

‘Growing the workforce takes time, resources’

October 2020 vol 26 no 9

NZNO goes into deficit due to less revenue and more spending

By Mary Longmore and Teresa O'Connor

October 1, 2020

NZNO received $500,000 less membership revenue over 2019/20, as NZNO membership growth did not meet projections, NZNO corporate services manager David Woltman told the annual general meeting.

Read more... NZNO goes into deficit due to less revenue and more spending

October 2020 vol 26 no 9

Constitution to undergo independent review

By Mary Longmore and Teresa O'Connor

October 1, 2020

A full and independent review of the NZNO constitution will go ahead after all 10 constitutional and policy remits were passed at this year’s online annual general meeting (AGM), heralding a raft of changes within NZNO’s governance and management.

Read more... Constitution to undergo independent review

October 2020 vol 26 no 9

Anti-violence in strategic plan

By Mary Longmore and Teresa O'Connor

October 1, 2020

NZNO will restore mention of its work on violence and aggression against nurses to its strategic plan 2021-25, at members’ request during the AGM.

Read more... Anti-violence in strategic plan

October 2020 vol 26 no 9

Te poari ‘distracted’ from goals for Māori

By Mary Longmore and Teresa O'Connor

October 1, 2020

Te poari would prefer to focus on building flourishing Māori communities for a just and healthy society, ensuring Māori had a voice.

Read more... Te poari ‘distracted’ from goals for Māori

October 2020 vol 26 no 9

Fuller account of 2019 AGM sought

By Mary Longmore and Teresa O'Connor

October 1, 2020

Member groups were given a second opportunity to raise issues over the 2019 AGM minutes, after technical challenges prevented discussions when the minutes were earlier accepted.

Read more... Fuller account of 2019 AGM sought

October 2020 vol 26 no 9

New president calls for unity

By Mary Longmore and Teresa O'Connor

October 1, 2020

The need for unity and respect was the clear message of newly elected NZNO president Heather Symes at NZNO’s annual general meeting (AGM) on September 17.

Read more... New president calls for unity

New president calls for unity

October 2020 vol 26 no 9

Time for nurses to ‘stamp their mark’

By Mary Longmore and Teresa O'Connor

October 1, 2020

Now was the time for nurses to “stamp their mark, understand their value and ensure they worked in solidarity”, Kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku said in her concluding remarks to conference.

Read more... Time for nurses to ‘stamp their mark’

October 2020 vol 26 no 9

Cannabis ‘a health issue’

By Mary Longmore and Teresa O'Connor

October 1, 2020

Auckland GP Graham Gulbransen has treated 1500 patients at his medical cannabis service in Henderson – New Zealand’s first – since opening in 2018.

Read more... Cannabis ‘a health issue’

October 2020 vol 26 no 9

Global nursing report refers to ‘ethical utilisation’ of IQNs

By Mary Longmore and Teresa O'Connor

October 1, 2020

COVID-19 had brought the “critical importance of nursing into sharp focus”, outgoing chief nursing officer (CNO) Margareth Broodkoorn told the conference.

Read more... Global nursing report refers to ‘ethical utilisation’ of IQNs

October 2020 vol 26 no 9

Pandemic highlights ‘true value’ of nursing

By Mary Longmore and Teresa O'Connor

October 1, 2020

COVID-19 has shown the world the reality of modern-day nursing, says the chief executive of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), Howard Catton.

Read more... Pandemic highlights ‘true value’ of nursing

Pandemic  highlights ‘true value’ of nursing

October 2020 vol 26 no 9

Full inquiry into pandemic response overdue

By Mary Longmore and Teresa O'Connor

October 1, 2020

A full inquiry into New Zealand’s response to COVID-19 should have begun “weeks ago”, to better prepare the country for future pandemics, McGuiness Institute founder Wendy McGuiness told the conference.

Read more... Full inquiry into pandemic response overdue

October 2020 vol 26 no 9

A chequered journey into nursing

By co-editor Anne Manchester

October 1, 2020

Finding her way into nursing has been a lifesaver for one young nurse. She wishes it hadn’t taken her so long.

Read more... A chequered journey into nursing

October 2020 vol 26 no 9

‘Serious questions’ over PPE supply

By Mary Longmore and Teresa O'Connor

October 1, 2020

Controller and auditor-general John Ryan said the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) decided to investigate the Ministry of Health (MoH)’s management of personal protective equipment (PPE) in June, as there were “serious questions” over its supply.

Read more... ‘Serious questions’ over PPE supply

‘Serious questions’ over PPE supply

October 2020 vol 26 no 9

COVID-19 elimination strategy wins praise

By Mary Longmore and Teresa O'Connor

October 1, 2020

University of Otago Professor of Public Health Michael Baker praised the effectiveness of New Zealand’s elimination approach to COVID-19 – and public health nurses.

Read more... COVID-19 elimination strategy wins praise

October 2020 vol 26 no 9

Bidding farewell to NZNO after 30 years

By co-editor Teresa O'Connor

October 1, 2020

A retiring lead organiser reflects on her time with NZNA/NZNO.

Read more... Bidding farewell to NZNO after 30 years

Bidding farewell to NZNO after 30 years

October 2020 vol 26 no 9

PPE, nurses’ role in pandemic dominate virtual conference

By Mary Longmore and Teresa O'Connor

October 1, 2020

The COVID-19 response and nurses’ role in it and personal protective equipment (PPE) supply problems were key topics at the NZNO virtual conference Community wellbeing in Aotearoa Nursing 2020 and beyond on September 16.

Read more... PPE, nurses’ role in pandemic dominate virtual conference

October 2020 vol 26 no 9

Pacific nurses make ‘huge difference’

By co-editor Mary Longmore

October 1, 2020

A Counties Manukau nurse has loved working with Pacific families affected by COVID-19.

Read more... Pacific nurses make ‘huge difference’

October 2020 vol 26 no 9

The fight for justice and freedom continues

By kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku

October 1, 2020

The legacy of Martin Luther King’s fight for jobs, freedom and equality lives on in contemporary struggles.

Read more... The fight for justice and freedom continues

October 2020 vol 26 no 9

Army nurse honoured for work in Iraq

By Kai Tiaki editors

October 1, 2020

A nurse experienced in neonatal and practice nursing has recently been recognised by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) for her work with coalition forces in Iraq in 2018.

Read more... Army nurse honoured for work in Iraq

Army nurse honoured for work in Iraq

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