Kai Tiaki nursing New Zealand themes for the year ahead.March: primary health care, primary health organisations Primary Health Organisations (PHOs), in New Zealand, are a collection of health providers, which are funded on a capitation basis by the New Zealand Government via its District Health Board. April: International Nurses' Day--Fighting AIDS stigma stigma: see pistil. Stigma mark of Cain God’s mark on Cain, a sign of his shame for fratricide. [O. T.: Genesis 4:15] scarlet letter , caring for all. May: men's health/men in nursing; coronary Care June: education: profiling nurse academies; bridging the theory/practice gap; education advertising supplement July: oncology nursing  The perspective and/or examples in this article do not represent a world-wide view. Please [ edit] this page to improve its geographical balance. and pain management
August: complementary care/alternative therapies September: midwifery midwifery (mĭd`wī'fərē), art of assisting at childbirth. The term midwife for centuries referred to a woman who was an overseer during the process of delivery. In ancient Greece and Rome, these women had some formal training. and mental health October: NZNO NZNO New Zealand Nurses Organisation conference November: profiling NZNO's sections and colleges; education advertising supplement December: a pot pourri of Christmas delights The co-editors would be delighted to receive clinical or research articles, news stories, viewpoints or story suggestions on these themes. These must be received at or before the beginning of the proceeding month, eg an article on midwifery (the September theme) must be received in early August or before. Articles on other topics are still welcome. Note: The themes are subject to change, depending on nursing developments and breaking news. |
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