When Nursing standards put Treaty politics ahead of patient care – Deborah Chambers
Some Māori want that. It matters to them. There is also a narrower argument that is not ridiculous…
Health care workers struggle with rising insurance costs as employer costs jump
When Americans break a bone, get sick, or need help in an emergency—health care workers are there ready…
Health NZ ‘confident’ it will hire 380 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants in next year amid workforce pressures
“Ultimately, this is about building a workforce that is evidence-based, clinically led and … fit for purpose.” Gray…
Health NZ ‘confident’ it will hire 380 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants in next year amid workforce pressures
“Ultimately, this is about building a workforce that is evidence-based, clinically led and … fit for purpose.” Gray…
Whanganui Hospital ED: Nurses union claims 680% capacity, Health NZ disputes figure
Fleming said the ED goes into code red on “multiple occasions” because of the “huge numbers” of people…
Outback nurse credits not-for-profit counselling service with saving career
An outback nurse who has worked across remote parts of Australia says a peer-to-peer counselling service for nurses…
Gisborne Hospital ED nurses strike over understaffing
Former ED nurse Sarah Kapene raised the purple NZNO flag as she rode her horse Pearl across the…
Boston Medical Center nurses vote to authorize 3-day strike
Boston Medical Center nurses vote to authorize 3-day strike BOSTON — Nearly 2,000 Boston Medical Center nurses voted…
Whangārei Hospital ED patients treated in corridors as flu surge strains staff
The hospital used “surge capacity” when the ED and wards were full, opening extra space for patients waiting…
Gisborne Hospital ED nurses to strike over understaffing on September 9
Speaking to the Gisborne Herald, Dolman-Tuhou said nurses were “exhausted”. “We’re so understaffed right now … the anxiety’s…
Lack of clinical preceptors a bottleneck for nursing students
This story about nurse practitioners was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on…
Health regulator AHPRA apologises for breaching doctor privacy in bulk email
The national healthcare watchdog has inadvertently identified more than 100 doctors, nurses and other practitioners who were offered…