DHB “league” tables released
2 September, 2010
League tables setting out how well district health boards have met the government’s new health targets, have been released by the Ministry of Health.
Nurses seek to join global nurse leader network
2 September, 2010
Nurse executives have returned from a Sydney workshop of the Global Centre for Nursing Executives keen for district health boards to sign up to the international best practice service.
Vote on Taihape rescue deal
19 August, 2010
A rescue deal for Taihape’s health services - involving a six per cent pay cut for Taihape nurses and allied health staff - is to be voted on this Friday.
Workforce barriers highlighted
19 August, 2010
Prescribing, education funding and barriers to nurse practice were all raised when nursing leaders met with the Health Workforce New Zealand board last week.
Aged-care nurse training boost
19 August, 2010
Additional training for aged-care nursing is to be purchased by Health Workforce New Zealand following a decision at its latest board meeting.
DHBs release CEO expenses
19 August, 2010
If you want to know what your district health board CEO was reimbursed for taxis, lunches and staff gifts it is now just a click away.
Second flu wave rising
5 August, 2010
Hospitals and regions that missed the worst of last year’ swine flu pandemic could face higher rates of flu and hospitalisations this year, the Ministry of Health is predicting.
Prison nurse service defended
5 August, 2010
Prison nurses are passionate about their work and provide an effective service, says the prison health service head in the wake of a call to transfer the service into the health sector.
Prescribing test case seeks feedback
5 August, 2010
Consultation on the first test case of nurse prescribing is underway with nurse leaders hoping to see a pilot up and running for 2011.
Project to nurse the nurse
News feed from Nursing Review Australia
Nurses are the backbone of the health care system but little attention is paid to what keeps them well and happy.
Jobs hard to come by despite shortage
News feed from Nursing Review Australia
What happens to nurses who don’t get a job when they finish their degree?
