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Nurse practitioner heads new college for community
Friday, 30 July 2010, 11:49 am | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
A nurse practitioner working in Katikati in the Bay of Plenty, Rosemary Minto, has been elected the chair of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation’s 2000-strong College of Primary Health Care Nurses. More >>
Guidelines needed for unregulated health workers
Wednesday, 28 July 2010, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
Nurses want national guidelines on the use of unregulated health care workers who work in the community, including in general practices. More >>
Nurses Organisation supports Women’s Refuge Appeal
Thursday, 22 July 2010, 2:12 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation’s (NZNO) commitment to women’s rights and women’s health will be seen on the streets of Wellington tomorrow (July 23) with staff collecting for Women’s Refuge annual appeal. More >>
NZNO welcomes new chief nurse
Thursday, 22 July 2010, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) has welcomed the appointment of one of its former presidents, Jane O’Malley, as chief nurse. The Ministry of Health’s Deputy Director-General of Sector Capability and Innovation, Margie Apa, announced ... More >>
Unfair Labour Changes Will Affect All, Say Nurses
Sunday, 18 July 2010, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) warns that labour changes announced by the Government today will affect all New Zealanders. “Extending the 90 day trial to all employers will effect more than workers,” said NZNO CEO Geoff Annals. More >>
ACC’s ‘blame and shame’ approach won’t work
Thursday, 15 July 2010, 4:30 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
A “blame and shame” approach to health and safety in large businesses will benefit no-one, according to NZNO president Nano Tunnicliff. More >>
NZNO supports Smokefree Nurses at Parliament
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 10:17 am | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) will be at parliament today to support Smokefree Nurses Aotearoa/New Zealand (SNANZ) when they submit to the Maori Affairs Select Committee inquiry into the tobacco industry. More >>
Action on alcohol consumption needed, say nurses
Wednesday, 30 June 2010, 10:15 am | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) president Nano Tunnicliff is proud to be one of the 450 doctors and nurses to sign the petition and take a public stand to highlight the damage from heavy drinking and promote a solution based on credible ... More >>
Nurses revolutionising primary health care
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 9:58 am | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation’s (NZNO) Primary Health Care Nurses conference – “Changing Face, Revolutionising the face of primary health care" runs this weekend in Auckland. More >>
ACC double standards on health benefits of work
Friday, 28 May 2010, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
The ACC Futures Coalition says it is deeply ironic that the Accident Compensation Corporation should openly endorse research showing that injured people out of the workforce are more likely to have higher rates of depression and suicide, and will ... More >>
Nurses promote World Smokefree Day
Friday, 28 May 2010, 1:16 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is preparing to celebrate World Smokefree Day – a global event that draws attention to the effects of smoking, on Monday 31 May. More >>
Nurses concerned by loss of leadership roles
Wednesday, 19 May 2010, 10:00 am | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is concerned that decisions being made in the health sector by Southern Health and by merging Primary Health Organisations (PHOs), are removing nursing leadership from the region. “The reduction in nursing ... More >>
Budget must support health says nurses union
Monday, 17 May 2010, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) warns that unless the Government increases health spending in the 2010 Budget by at least $600 million, New Zealanders can expect wide ranging cuts to health services. More >>
Nurses Organisation celebrates International Day
Wednesday, 12 May 2010, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) today proudly celebrates International Nurses Day, which falls on the anniversary of the birth of the world’s most famous nurse, Florence Nightingale. More >>
NZNO Celebrates International Midwives Day
Wednesday, 5 May 2010, 10:37 am | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is today celebrating International Midwives Day and congratulates midwives for their important contribution to the health and well-being of mothers and babies. The theme of this year’s Midwives Day is “The ... More >>
NZNO welcomes new Diploma in Enrolled Nursing
Friday, 30 April 2010, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is pleased that the Government has kept its election promise and clarified changes to the status and qualifications of Enrolled Nurses said Chair of NZNO Enrolled Nurses Section, Robyn Hewlett. More >>
Tobacco price rise a spur to quit
Thursday, 29 April 2010, 3:28 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) congratulates Associate Health Minister Tariana Turia for backing the rise in tobacco taxes yesterday. More >>
Nurses Organisation endorses alcohol report
Tuesday, 27 April 2010, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is pleased to see that the Law Commission’s report into the alcohol industry has come out strongly in favour of reducing the harm caused by alcohol. More >>
Nurses turn the tables on the tobacco industry
Wednesday, 21 April 2010, 5:09 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation is presenting this week to the Maori Affairs Select Committee inquiry into the tobacco industry. The professional association, which represents 44,000 members, believes nurses have a huge role to play in helping ... More >>
Public Health No Place For The Private Sector
Thursday, 15 April 2010, 1:23 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is alarmed at the government’s plans for public-private partnerships (PPPs) for our prisons and schools. The government indicated before the 2008 election that it was open to PPPs and announced recently ... More >>
