Covid-19: Major nationwide nurses’ strike set for next month
Thousands of nurses working at medical centres across New Zealand are expected to walk off the job for one day next month as part of a desperate plea for better pay.
The New Zealand Nurses...
Mauritian twin doctors embark on new life in New Zealand
By the time identical twins Viraj and Varun Boodhun started their Bachelor of Nursing degree at EIT, they had gained a medical degree overseas and were well on their way to becoming medical specialists....
NorthTec nursing graduates share success with whānau
There was a celebration of success at NorthTec’s Te Puna o Te Mātauranga marae last week (Wednesday 22 July) as nursing students celebrated the end of their study journey.
It was a big week for...
Women’s unit opens at Palmerston North Hospital
Women will now have their own dedicated space in Palmerston North Hospital for surgical recovery and assessments with the opening of the new Women’s Assessment and Surgical Unit (WASU).
Opened with a blessing on Tuesday...
EIT student Miriama discovers nursing destiny
Since she was young, Fijian-born EIT nursing student Miriama Tawake had an interest in health and nursing. It’s fair to say, that this interest had been sparked by Miriama’s mother who works as a...
International Year of the Nurse
2020 has been endorsed by the World Health Organisation as the International Year of the Nurse. EIT is joining the celebrations by putting a local face on an international campaign.
Throughout the year EIT will...
Finding the funny side in nursing care
Have you ever been cared for by a nurse who made you laugh? Research from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington shows the nurse may have been utilising a crucial component of their professional...
University and DHB partner to deliver new nursing degree
The University of Waikato and Waikato District Health Board announced today that they are working together to develop a Bachelor of Nursing programme.
The announcement comes shortly after the University announced in August that it...
Nurses support Strike 4 Climate
As students, adults and over 90 businesses prepare to support the Strike 4 Climate tomorrow, the College of Nurses Aotearoa has also come out in support of the cause.
Executive Director of the College, Professor...
Mental health, addiction, disability nursing focus of conference
Te Ao Māramatanga New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses will host its international conference ‘Weaving the threads of wellbeing together’ at Whitireia Community Polytechnic in Porirua on 1 to 2 October.
Ahead of the...
DR WELLNESS
Opinion: Dr Tracey Chandler – Health pregnancy optimisation tips (for you,...
Whilst pregnancy is an exciting time for most, it does take some planning to keep both you and baby well. Ideally you would see...
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