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Care and service: Tiffiny Strever has been a nurse for more than 23 years. Her career has taken her from working in a tiny community hospital in rural Iowa to serving in the Arizona Air National Guard. Strever, Tiffiny Nov 1, 2009 1160
Update: H1N1 influenza pandemic. Brief article Sep 22, 2009 202
From silence to voice--sure, but when? O'Connor, Teresa Editorial Sep 1, 2009 1128
Standing up for migrant nurses' rights at work: since arriving in New Zealand three years ago, Filipina nurse Glenda Panotes has become an inspiring advocate for nurses and caregivers working in aged care. Manchester, Anne Aug 1, 2009 1878
Nurses should wear brains, not hearts, on their sleeve: nurses need to articulate their 'mind work' and wear their brains, not their hearts on their sleeve, according to NZNO centennial conference keynote speaker and American health care commentator Suzanne Gordon. O'Connor, Teresa Conference notes Aug 1, 2009 921
From South Africa to Reefton--one nurse's journey: a South African nurse shares her sometimes painful, but ultimately rewarding journey from her home country to the isolated settlement of Reefton on the West Coast. O'Connor, Teresa Aug 1, 2009 1874
Supporting international nurses in their practice: New Zealand's heavy reliance on overseas nurses--estimated at nearly a quarter of the registered nurse workforce--is bringing a range of practice issues in its wake. Counties Manukau District Health Board is exploring these issues and how best to support international nurses in their practice here. Wright, Kathy Aug 1, 2009 1989
Lessons from an MRSA diagnosis: a positive result from an MRSA screening was an unexpected and challenging complication for a Filipina nurse undertaking a competency assessment programme in Rotorua. Erediano, Lovely Personal account Aug 1, 2009 1451
Keeping alert to changes during the pandemic: as the H1N1 virus takes hold, nurses need to reflect on whether they are working within professional and legislative requirements. Thompson, Charlotte; Rolls, Suzanne Aug 1, 2009 1102
Eclectic presentations at cancer symposium. Bowden-Tucker, Jacqui Aug 1, 2009 603
Migrant nurses bring wealth of experience. Aug 1, 2009 859
Pandemic planning put to the test. Manchester, Anne Aug 1, 2009 1100
What's care rationing and what are its effects? Nurses need to understand care rationing, its impact on patients and on themselves, and take action to make it visible. Lawless, Jane Aug 1, 2009 1052
Feeding children and sharing power. Walton, Cate Editorial Jul 1, 2009 1014
A theoretical death? The Te Henga Section of the Marxist Nurses' Union mourns the passing of Nursing Theory. Cottingham, Chris Jul 1, 2009 867
'Grasping the nettle' on nursing education. Jul 1, 2009 557
Shortages affect patient care. Jul 1, 2009 514
Understanding cultural differences. Brief article Jul 1, 2009 275
Pursuing safe sleep for every baby, every sleep, in every place they sleep: as the largest health professional group in New Zealand, nurses need to be current in their understandings of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) and active in their discussions with parents and caregivers. Cowan, Stephanie; Bennett, Sharon Jul 1, 2009 2043
The challenges of caring for children with a rare skin disorder: the genetic skin disorder epidermolysis bullosa is a very challenging condition for the sufferer, their family and nurses who provide care. O'Connor, Teresa Jul 1, 2009 2093
Finding time to care: nurses' daily struggle with conflicting demands has eroded much of the sense of satisfaction in a job well done, experienced by nurses some decades ago. But there are some hopeful developments. Weston, Kate Jul 1, 2009 1072
Te whakanui I a matariki--celebrate new beginnings: a birth in a South Auckland medical centre provided all staff with a sense of healing and, for one nurse, a spiritual awakening and new understanding. Edwards, Maureen Jul 1, 2009 972
Nurse researches wants Maori voices heard. Manchester, Anne Jul 1, 2009 597
Enrolled nurses' mood upbeat. Jul 1, 2009 585
Changes to employment law likely to be before parliament in November. Lawrie, Jack Jul 1, 2009 522
Nurses caring less? Bateman, Chris Jul 1, 2009 333
Critical Path Network: Hospital discharge process can be more efficient. Jul 1, 2009 1082
Nurses share document improvement ideas. Jul 1, 2009 1323
CNE objectives/questions. Brief article Jul 1, 2009 206
2009: the year of nurse wellness. Richie, Fern Jun 22, 2009 1618
Lessons learned in diligence from H1N1. Brown, Laura Beth Column Jun 22, 2009 616
Come join us at the Tennessee Nurses Foundation fourth annual Silent Auction. Jun 22, 2009 495
The financial challenges of obtaining quality substance abuse treatment. Harkreader, Mike Jun 22, 2009 712
Influencing national health policy. Hinck, Susan M. Jun 22, 2009 1581
Achieving a fulfilling educational pathway. Gunn, Diana Editorial Jun 1, 2009 972
The benefits of professional supervision. Vallance, Esther; Harker, Dianne Jun 1, 2009 435
Funding inequities continue. Brief article Jun 1, 2009 274
Mentoring programme for senior nurses proving successful. Hedgecock, Bronwyn; McClelland, Beverley Jun 1, 2009 311
Road show marks International Nurses' Day. Brief article Jun 1, 2009 244
New nursing logo launched. Jun 1, 2009 405
Examining the benefits of professional clinical supervision: professional clinical supervision has many benefits for nurses. These include providing time to reflect on practice, promoting professional accountability and providing some stress relief. Walker, Jackie Jun 1, 2009 2662
The SOAP format enhances communication: the SOAP format provides a clear and concise way of documenting patient information. Gagan, Mary Jo Jun 1, 2009 1062
Reducing the impact of preoperative fasting on patients: nurses have an important part to play in ensuring preoperative patients do not fast longer than is necessary, thus avoiding unnecessary harm and distress. Millar, Erica Report Jun 1, 2009 2892
Tragedy a source of inspiration: a family tragedy provided the inspiration one woman needed to fulfill her childhood dream of becoming a nurse. Snape, Janine Viewpoint essay Jun 1, 2009 1015
Infection Control challenges. Day, Anna Conference news Jun 1, 2009 536
Psychological issues that may affect breast cancer trial recruitment. Graham, Helen Report Jun 1, 2009 1856
CNE objectives/Questions. Brief article Jun 1, 2009 273
Valuing health at work. Riegen, Janice Editorial May 1, 2009 1012
Ministry hires educator to help develop EN scope and education. May 1, 2009 372
Call to give a 'a voice and heart' to nurses. May 1, 2009 710
Public health nurses respond to swine 'flu. May 1, 2009 600
Death highlights poor ulcer care: an elderly patient who died from an infected sacral pressure ulcer was not cared for adequately, a report has found. The primary lesson for nurses is that prevention of pressure ulcers needs to be taken more seriously, with meticulous assessment, documentation and care planning. Weststrate, Jan; Tweed, Carol; Naylor, Wayne May 1, 2009 2778
Keeping staff and the organisation safe: so what's the role of an occupational health nurse within a district health board's health and safety team? And what are the major health issues confronting nurses? O'Connor, Teresa May 1, 2009 1985
Wharangi Ruamano. Hughes, Hemaima May 1, 2009 866
District nurses address workload allocation. Abbott, Samantha; White, Denise May 1, 2009 418
NLN Board blankets Capitol Hill. May 1, 2009 579
A clinical ladder revision based on the evidence. Brief article Apr 1, 2009 260
Nurses: building a healthy America. Garwood, Marie Apr 1, 2009 979
Coaching and career change for the nursing professional. Williams, Pam Apr 1, 2009 698
Saluting the role of rural health nurses. Dunlop, Lyn Editorial Apr 1, 2009 976
Enrolled nursing on the comeback. Apr 1, 2009 697
Nurses to elect two members of nursing council. Apr 1, 2009 407
Developing a rural nursing workforce strategy. Apr 1, 2009 544
Making safe staffing visible. Brief article Apr 1, 2009 304
Standing orders extend rural nursing practice and patient access; there are few reports about the use of standing orders in New Zealand. A study in Opotiki sheds light on how standing orders can be used safely and increase patients' access to services. Scott-Jones, Jo; Young, Frances; Keir, Dorothy; Lawrenson, Ross Report Apr 1, 2009 2228
The challenges of caring for rural communities: New Zealand's rural population deserves the same quality of health care as all other New Zealanders. But there are unique challenges in providing care to rural communities. O'Connor, Teresa Apr 1, 2009 1960
Innovative approaches to extending the role of the rural practice nurse: two general practices on the West Coast, one owned by the district health board, the other privately owned, have taken two very different approaches to expanding the role of the practice nurse. O'Connor, Teresa Apr 1, 2009 2985
Nursing comprehensively in a rural community: returning to nurse in the community she grew up in has provided unique challenges, opportunities and satisfactions for one rural nurse. Mills, Gina Viewpoint essay Apr 1, 2009 1872
Forming a collaborative college: primary health care nurses should have a more powerful voice, once the College of Primary Health Care Nurses has been established. Clark, Angela Apr 1, 2009 874
Cuts to jobs and hours proposed. Brief article Apr 1, 2009 163
DHB complains about report on staffing. Thomas, Laura Apr 1, 2009 387
Medication errors: resources for practice. Collins, Angela Editorial Mar 22, 2009 485
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Pathway To Excellence[TM] Program: addressing meeting the needs of small and rural. Bushy, Angeline Editorial Mar 22, 2009 1517
The relationship between weight perception, gender, and depressive symptoms among rural adolescents. Puskar, Kathryn; Bernardo, Lisa Marie; Fertman, Carl; Ren, Dianxu; Stark, Kirsti Hetager Report Mar 22, 2009 4251
Who stays in rural nursing practice? An international review of the literature on factors influencing rural nurse retention. Roberge, Candice Manahan Report Mar 22, 2009 5696
From the Executive Director: unintended consequences. Adkins, Sharon A. Mar 22, 2009 419
Legislative report. Sullivan, Meredith Mar 22, 2009 1178
Coaching and career transition for the nursing professional. Williams, Pam Mar 22, 2009 780
The bigger picture. Bennett, Juliet Editorial Mar 22, 2009 958
Why the rush to take medication? Issues affecting when clients start medication. Brazington, Roy Mar 22, 2009 3130
The importance of HIV specialist services for African women living with HIV in Nottingham: results of a qualitative study. Ndirangu, Eunice; Evans, Catrin Report Mar 22, 2009 3658
Enriquez E, Lackey N, Witt J. Health concerns of mature women living with HIV in the midwestern United States. Evans, Catrin Report Mar 22, 2009 410
This month on the RE:Connect blog ... Brief article Mar 1, 2009 121
Badge of honor or recipe for disaster? The importance of adequate sleep for nurses. Lally, Robin M. Cover story Mar 1, 2009 1586
What has helped you learn to work the night shift? Irish, Tana Brief article Mar 1, 2009 345
How do you get enough sleep when working the night shift? Hillman, Deb Brief article Mar 1, 2009 152
Nurses in abortion care: identifying and managing stress. Lipp, Allyson J.; Fothergill, Anne Report Feb 1, 2009 5990
Uncovering knowing in practice during the graduate year: an exploratory study. Newton, Jennifer M.; McKenna, Lisa Report Feb 1, 2009 5261
Job stressors and social support behaviors: comparing intensive care units to wards in Jordan. Mrayyan, Majd T. Report Feb 1, 2009 6480
Evaluation of clinical practice improvement programs for nurses for the management of alcohol withdrawal in hospitals. Daly, Michelle; Kermode, Stephen; Reilly, David Report Feb 1, 2009 4298
Renew your own commitment to wellness. Wujcik, Debra M. Feb 1, 2009 502
Wellness for oncology nurses: workplace programs help ONS members practice what they preach. Fessele, Kristen L. Feb 1, 2009 1315
Address the nursing challenges associated with treatment for advanced melanoma: as seen in the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing and Oncology Nursing Forum. Becze, Elisa Feb 1, 2009 819
Bullies aren't only on the playground: a look at nurse-on-nurse violence. Lally, Robin M. Feb 1, 2009 629
Combat lateral violence in nursing. Lubejko, Barbara Brief article Feb 1, 2009 243
Nurse prescribing in HIV: opportunities and threats. Bennett, Juliet; Jones, Martin Report Dec 22, 2008 3459
Developing research skills through doctoral education: a traditional PhD or a professional doctorate? Hayter, Mark Jun 22, 2008 2475
Doing a PhD in HIV: practical issues and considerations. Baptista-Goncalves, Rui Jun 22, 2008 1483
Reducing maternal mortality in Gimbie: educating staff is the key to reducing maternal mortality, as Muriel Wilson discovered during her time in Gimbie. Apr 1, 2008 711
Supplement-Nurse Competencies for Diabetic Care. Oct 1, 1999 1804

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