State tightens grip on Womens Wombs
9 May,
You may be interested in this press release from the Women's Health Action Network re: the...more
General News
2 May, Celebrating 25 years of Cultural Safety in NZ, the College is collecting stories for our website...more
2 May, This is the last month for all members referring a new member during May go into the draw for a...more
2 New Jobs advertised
25 April, Click here for - Clinical Nurse Specialist, NMDHB and Senior Lecturer/Professional...more
25 April, Click here for - Clinical Nurse Specialist, NMDHB and Senior Lecturer/Professional...more
Meeting of Te Kaunihera o nga Neehi Maori O Aotearoa
25 April, It has been a number of years since this Branch last meet and as last month our patroness...more
25 April, It has been a number of years since this Branch last meet and as last month our patroness...more
NZ Infectious Disease Research Review
25 April, NZ Infectious Diseases Issue 3.pdf (0.53MB) We have just put out issue 3 see...more
25 April, NZ Infectious Diseases Issue 3.pdf (0.53MB) We have just put out issue 3 see...more
Free after Hrs Care for under 6's
23 April, As you will be aware, the Minister of Health announced in October 2011 that free after-hours care...more
23 April, As you will be aware, the Minister of Health announced in October 2011 that free after-hours care...more
20 April, Te Puawai April 2012 is now available - click here to read online In this issue – ...more
18 April, To read a copy of the College Submission on the Medicines Amendment Bill, click here College...more
17 April, We've added a referal section to the Online application form so that for March, April and...more
Gluckman 2011 Adolescent Transition Report
16 April, Jane O'Malley has asked me to send you all the attached link to the Professor Sir Peter...more
16 April, Jane O'Malley has asked me to send you all the attached link to the Professor Sir Peter...more
16 April, To view this newsletter online please click here more
HQSC Newsletter
22 March, Click here for the Commission's March newsletter which includes: Commission Chair Prof...more
22 March, Click here for the Commission's March newsletter which includes: Commission Chair Prof...more
Update on Rheumatic Fever Prevention Programme
20 March, 1. Local Throat Swabbing Services The Rheumatic Fever Prevention...more
20 March, 1. Local Throat Swabbing Services The Rheumatic Fever Prevention...more
Changes to the Crimes Act - Important reading for RN's
18 March, Crimes Act Article.pdf (0.36MB) Apologies if you experienced...more
18 March, Crimes Act Article.pdf (0.36MB) Apologies if you experienced...more
16 March, CALL FOR PAPERS Nursing Praxis in New Zealand Special Issue: Indigenous Nursing and Health...more
Medicines Bill
14 March, Medicines Amendment Bill – select committee deadlineThe Medicines Amendment Bill has had...more
14 March, Medicines Amendment Bill – select committee deadlineThe Medicines Amendment Bill has had...more
Privacy (Information Sharing) Bill
6 March, 1. Privacy (Information Sharing) Bill. The Justice and Electoral Select...more
6 March, 1. Privacy (Information Sharing) Bill. The Justice and Electoral Select...more
5 March, Just to let you all know that from 3-24 March, Linda Stopforth who kindly collates our...more
1 March, Please click here to go to the 2012 Submissions page to read the College Submission to the...more
NP Development Day's schedule for 2012
1 March, Click here to download the NP Development Day flyer and registration form. NP Development Day...more
1 March, Click here to download the NP Development Day flyer and registration form. NP Development Day...more
Professional Boundaries Workshops
28 February, New Professional Boundaries Workshops presented by Patricia McClunie-Trust Palmerston...more
28 February, New Professional Boundaries Workshops presented by Patricia McClunie-Trust Palmerston...more
22 February, To read the latest Submission from the College of Nurses to Nursing Council on the Draft Code...more
22 February, FREE SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS SMOKING CESSATION - PORIRUA & HUTT VALLEY ...more
Attn: Prescribers
21 February, Greetings Information on Named Patient Pharmaceutical Assessment (NPPA) As you may be aware,...more
21 February, Greetings Information on Named Patient Pharmaceutical Assessment (NPPA) As you may be aware,...more
20 February, Joint communication regarding anaesthetic nursing from the Medical Sciences Council and the...more
Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement
20 February, To College members: Given the potential of the TPPA to affect many aspects...more
20 February, To College members: Given the potential of the TPPA to affect many aspects...more
Green paper feedback please
10 February, REMINDER - Dear College Members The Ministry of Social Development released a Green Paper...more
10 February, REMINDER - Dear College Members The Ministry of Social Development released a Green Paper...more
ACC Cost of Treatment Regulations changes inc new NP payment.
7 February, Changes to ACC Cost of Treatment Regulations including new payment for NPs. Please see...more
7 February, Changes to ACC Cost of Treatment Regulations including new payment for NPs. Please see...more
30 January, Advance notice and call for Abstracts 6 & 7th August 2012 Theme for the 8th...more
Annette Huntington named in New Years Honours
16 January, The College is delighted to acknowledge the MNZM recently awarded to College Fellow Dr Annette...more
16 January, The College is delighted to acknowledge the MNZM recently awarded to College Fellow Dr Annette...more
Cancer Nurse Strategy Project Workgroup TOR
16 January, Please see attached documents for the Nurse Strategy Project Terms of reference. Central...more
16 January, Please see attached documents for the Nurse Strategy Project Terms of reference. Central...more
16 January, The NPAC-NZ December update is attached below. NPAC-NZ Newslatter December 2011.pdf...more
Public Health Nurses update
16 January, Kia ora, Please find attached The NZ College of Primary Health Care Nurses current...more
16 January, Kia ora, Please find attached The NZ College of Primary Health Care Nurses current...more
Report - Nurses Perceptions of Diabetes get checked
23 December, Dear colleagues. Recently we asked you to participate in a survey ( NZNO, College...more
23 December, Dear colleagues. Recently we asked you to participate in a survey ( NZNO, College...more
College office closed until16th Jan
23 December, The College of Nurses administration office is now closed until the 16th January 2012. ...more
23 December, The College of Nurses administration office is now closed until the 16th January 2012. ...more
Reminder- New Prescription requirements
23 December, Reminder about new prescription requirements in Medicines Regulation 41 Hi all ...more
23 December, Reminder about new prescription requirements in Medicines Regulation 41 Hi all ...more
National Health Board Newsletter
20 December, Click here to read the National Health Board Newsletter... more
20 December, Click here to read the National Health Board Newsletter... more
HQSC December Newsletter
14 December, Click here for the Health Quality & Safety Commission’s December newsletter, which is...more
14 December, Click here for the Health Quality & Safety Commission’s December newsletter, which is...more
Call for nominations - Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal
15 November, The College Board have been asked to forward through nominations for the Health Practitioners...more
15 November, The College Board have been asked to forward through nominations for the Health Practitioners...more
Important Survey - All Primary Health Care Nurses
15 November, Recently the Minister of Health announced that the MoH is to work with experts and Diabetes NZ...more
15 November, Recently the Minister of Health announced that the MoH is to work with experts and Diabetes NZ...more
15 November, REGISTRATION & PAYMENT FOR HAMILTON WORKSHOP MUST BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY 25th...more
Guidance for Integrated Paed. Palliative Care...
11 November, Guidance for Integrated Paediatric Palliative Care Services in New Zealand DRAFT FOR...more
11 November, Guidance for Integrated Paediatric Palliative Care Services in New Zealand DRAFT FOR...more
Standing orders Draft - feedback for College submission please
11 November, Draft Standing Order Guidelines for feedback... (0.27MB) On 1 August this year the...more
11 November, Draft Standing Order Guidelines for feedback... (0.27MB) On 1 August this year the...more
Updated Guidance on Standing Orders - MoH
2 November, As you will be aware, on 1 August this year the Medicines (Standing Order) Regulations were...more
2 November, As you will be aware, on 1 August this year the Medicines (Standing Order) Regulations were...more
National Certificate in Mental Health level 4
27 October, The National Certificate in Mental Health (Mental Health Support Work) Level 4 Our 2012...more
27 October, The National Certificate in Mental Health (Mental Health Support Work) Level 4 Our 2012...more
Rheumatic Fever Update
27 October, Click here to read update RF Update October 2010 v2.pdf (0.03MB) more
27 October, Click here to read update RF Update October 2010 v2.pdf (0.03MB) more
26 October, Click here to download printable version here College of Nurses manifesto 2011.pdf...more
Journal PHC
14 October, Do you work or have an interest in primary health care and have research, ideas or views to...more
14 October, Do you work or have an interest in primary health care and have research, ideas or views to...more
Scholarship date extended.
14 October, The NZNO British Commonwealth Nurses' War Memorial Fund Scholarship offers successful...more
14 October, The NZNO British Commonwealth Nurses' War Memorial Fund Scholarship offers successful...more
2011 ED AGM Report available
9 October, The Executive Directors Report to the 2011 College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ) Inc Annual General...more
9 October, The Executive Directors Report to the 2011 College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ) Inc Annual General...more
9 October, Almost 95 New Zealanders die each year from HCV and this number is expected to double by 2020....more
Press Release
7 October, Press Release 6 October 2011 Urgent need for collaboration and innovation in aged...more
7 October, Press Release 6 October 2011 Urgent need for collaboration and innovation in aged...more
29 September, The September issue of the Health Quality & Safety Commission’s newsletter is now...more
HQSC Quality Improvement Workshop
28 September, Workshop for senior leaders on “Delivering Value Though Quality Improvement”. The...more
28 September, Workshop for senior leaders on “Delivering Value Though Quality Improvement”. The...more
Nurse Practitioner Development Day 15th Nov
23 September, Presented By Dr Michal Boyd & Bernadette Paus Wanting to become a Nurse Practitioner or...more
23 September, Presented By Dr Michal Boyd & Bernadette Paus Wanting to become a Nurse Practitioner or...more
21 September, The Annual General Meeting of the College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ) Inc 11th...more
21 September, College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ) & Waiariki Institute of Technology are delighted...more
PHARMAC - Close Control Rule Review
20 September, Pharmaceutical Schedule Close Control Rule Review PHARMAC is pleased to announce...more
20 September, Pharmaceutical Schedule Close Control Rule Review PHARMAC is pleased to announce...more
Light relief
16 September, I cannot resist sharing with you this sign spotted in the rural South Island by a College...more
16 September, I cannot resist sharing with you this sign spotted in the rural South Island by a College...more
5 September, The two quality forums are open to people working in health, as well as health consumers and...more
31 August, Te Puawai, The College journal is going online, to preview the online version now, click...more
19 August, Draft for consultation Professional Boundaries Guidelines feedback please Professional...more
National Health IT Board E-booklet
18 August, We'd like to share with you our new ebooklet, Towards Better Access to Information about our...more
18 August, We'd like to share with you our new ebooklet, Towards Better Access to Information about our...more
11 August, Feedback please - Cost of Treatment Regulations proposed amendments Please find attached a...more
10 August, Requests for Feedback from College members The Ministry of Social Development has...more
Marmot Symposium
10 August, I attended the Marmot Symposium and thought at the time that the messages that he (and...more
10 August, I attended the Marmot Symposium and thought at the time that the messages that he (and...more
Palliative Care Newsletter online
10 August, The latest edition of the Palliative Care Newsletter has been published on the Ministry of Health...more
10 August, The latest edition of the Palliative Care Newsletter has been published on the Ministry of Health...more
Position Vacant - 11/MOH62 Senior Advisor Nursing
10 August, 11/MOH62 Senior Advisor Nursing, Chief Nurse Business Unit This position offers a unique...more
10 August, 11/MOH62 Senior Advisor Nursing, Chief Nurse Business Unit This position offers a unique...more
26 July, Re: Child Poverty in New Zealand The College of Nurses Aotearoa is appalled to learn...more
Press release from College of Nurses re Smoking amongst Health Workers
14 July, Click here to see full Press release more
14 July, Click here to see full Press release more
21 June, June 2011 Update: Primary Health Care HIIRC – Your source of information for...more
Public Health Law & Public Health Ethics 2011
9 June, PUBX 710 Public Health Law and Public Health Ethics 2011 This paper will equip participants with...more
9 June, PUBX 710 Public Health Law and Public Health Ethics 2011 This paper will equip participants with...more
2 June, Book now for Palmerston North Workshop 9th June. presented by Dr Stephen Neville These...more
1 June, Health Quality & Safety Commission Factsheet has focus on medication safety ...more
Helen Snell Awarded Midcentral DHB Excellence Award
16 May, Congratulations to College of Nurses Fellow, Helen Snell NP who was Awarded 2011...more
16 May, Congratulations to College of Nurses Fellow, Helen Snell NP who was Awarded 2011...more
Health Quality & Safety Commission Newsletter April 2011
4 May, Get the latest updates on medication safety, the Mortality Review Committees, infection...more
4 May, Get the latest updates on medication safety, the Mortality Review Committees, infection...more
Health Quality & Safety Comm. Newsletter
27 April, Get the latest updates on medication safety, the Mortality Review Committees, infection...more
27 April, Get the latest updates on medication safety, the Mortality Review Committees, infection...more
Scholarship Announced
20 April, Applications Open for Access Scholarship Access and Rural Women New Zealand are...more
20 April, Applications Open for Access Scholarship Access and Rural Women New Zealand are...more
DIY Bowel Screening Kits
13 April, Hi,This worthwhile analysis by Barbara Robson, from the Auckland Women's health, about a...more
13 April, Hi,This worthwhile analysis by Barbara Robson, from the Auckland Women's health, about a...more
National Nursing Consortium: Specialty Standards Endorsement Info
13 April, National nursing consortium: specialty standards endorsement information is now on the HIIRC...more
13 April, National nursing consortium: specialty standards endorsement information is now on the HIIRC...more
Consensus Statement
1 April, The College of Nurses (along with many other health professional organisations) has endorsed...more
1 April, The College of Nurses (along with many other health professional organisations) has endorsed...more
New "Remember Me" function for members on website
1 April, Ask and ye shall receive - We now have the REMEMBER ME function available for members...more
1 April, Ask and ye shall receive - We now have the REMEMBER ME function available for members...more
30 March, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / DIRECTOR OF NURSING If you are an executive level leader with...more
Job Vacancies for Senior RN's
30 March, Current Job Vacancies (click here)- Theatre Services Manager- Nurse Leader Chief...more
30 March, Current Job Vacancies (click here)- Theatre Services Manager- Nurse Leader Chief...more
29 March, College professional Portfolio Workshops with Dr Stephen Neville scheduled for 2011 - ...more
Palliative Care Council Newsletter
18 March, The latest Palliative Care Council Newsletter - web At Work March 2011.pdf (0.07MB) more
18 March, The latest Palliative Care Council Newsletter - web At Work March 2011.pdf (0.07MB) more
Update on Safe Medication Management (SMM) activity
14 March, Dear Colleagues I would like to update you on an important area of work recently taken on...more
14 March, Dear Colleagues I would like to update you on an important area of work recently taken on...more
Clinical Nurse Manager Wanted
11 March, Click here to go to the Job Vacancies page on the College website. Remember to contact...more
11 March, Click here to go to the Job Vacancies page on the College website. Remember to contact...more
First NP for Bay of Islands
11 March, The College wishes to congratulate former College Board Member, Rhoena Davis who has qualified as...more
11 March, The College wishes to congratulate former College Board Member, Rhoena Davis who has qualified as...more
Assisted Aged Care Technology workshop
4 March, The Assisted Aged Care Technology Workshop was on 18th Jan. The purpose of this workshop was to...more
4 March, The Assisted Aged Care Technology Workshop was on 18th Jan. The purpose of this workshop was to...more
Best Practice
4 March, BMJ have made Best Practice available to the whole of New Zealand from today until April 26th. ...more
4 March, BMJ have made Best Practice available to the whole of New Zealand from today until April 26th. ...more
Lingering effects of DES
4 March, http://www.thebostonchannel.com/r-video/26938692/detail.html The above link was sent...more
4 March, http://www.thebostonchannel.com/r-video/26938692/detail.html The above link was sent...more
Pharmaceutical Funding Update
4 March, To see the latest update letter from Matthew Brougham regarding progress on pharmecutical...more
4 March, To see the latest update letter from Matthew Brougham regarding progress on pharmecutical...more
ACC Futures Coalition Update
21 February, Dear ACC Futures Coalition affiliate On this Wednesday 23 February Cabinet will be...more
21 February, Dear ACC Futures Coalition affiliate On this Wednesday 23 February Cabinet will be...more
Diabetes Nurse Prescribing
21 February, Please find attached a letter from Jane O'Malley, Chief Nurse, Ministry of Health and Brenda...more
21 February, Please find attached a letter from Jane O'Malley, Chief Nurse, Ministry of Health and Brenda...more
HPV Immunisation Programme Survey
21 February, Re Human Papilloma Virus Immunisation programme. The Ministry of Health is...more
21 February, Re Human Papilloma Virus Immunisation programme. The Ministry of Health is...more
National Cervical Screening Review
21 February, A review of the National Cervical Screening programme has just been announced. As nurses...more
21 February, A review of the National Cervical Screening programme has just been announced. As nurses...more
Suspension of Rosigilitazone containing medicines - Avandia
17 February, Medsafe NZ have asked the College to forward the notification letter below advising of the...more
17 February, Medsafe NZ have asked the College to forward the notification letter below advising of the...more
Alcohol Action NZ update
14 February, The email below, plus attachments from Doug Sellman may be of interest. The College...more
14 February, The email below, plus attachments from Doug Sellman may be of interest. The College...more
Jennifer Percival National Tour
26 January, Jennifer Percival is back on a MoH funded national tour inspiring and educating nurses...more
26 January, Jennifer Percival is back on a MoH funded national tour inspiring and educating nurses...more
Palliative care Newsletter Dec 2010
23 December, Palliative Care newsletter Dec 2010.pdf (0.07MB) more
23 December, Palliative Care newsletter Dec 2010.pdf (0.07MB) more
Communication Update - Acute Care in Provincial Hospitals Project - December 2010
7 December, Over the last 12 months the National Health Board (NHB) has been working with the sector on the...more
7 December, Over the last 12 months the National Health Board (NHB) has been working with the sector on the...more
RCNA Condolences for NZ Coal mining disaster
7 December, On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA)...more
7 December, On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA)...more
Asthma, Eczema, Rhinitis and the Environment symposium
1 December, ISAAC 20 year Anniversary Symposium Asthma, Eczema, Rhinitis and the Environment ...more
1 December, ISAAC 20 year Anniversary Symposium Asthma, Eczema, Rhinitis and the Environment ...more
Feedback Voc Rehab Discussion Doc
1 December, Given the current concerns around changes to ACC funding and focus it is very important that...more
1 December, Given the current concerns around changes to ACC funding and focus it is very important that...more
Call for Nominations for HDEC and ECART ethics committees
29 November, I am writing on behalf of the Minister of Health to seek applications and nominations by Friday...more
29 November, I am writing on behalf of the Minister of Health to seek applications and nominations by Friday...more
22 November, Reminder - The College AGM will be held on - 24th November 2010 5.00pm-6.00pm AUT...more
Melanoma Summit 2011
22 November, Melanoma Summit Te Papa, Wellington 11 March 2011 New Zealand has one of the highest...more
22 November, Melanoma Summit Te Papa, Wellington 11 March 2011 New Zealand has one of the highest...more
HDC Expert Advisors wanted - Acute Care Nurses
9 November, The HDC has asked the College Board to recommend members who are Acute Care Nurses...more
9 November, The HDC has asked the College Board to recommend members who are Acute Care Nurses...more
9 November, The College is please to be a sponsor of the Health: The Wealth of the Nation Symposium to be...more
Feedback requested on Consultation doc for NPNZ
5 November, Please find attached consultation documents for an updated version of Australia and New Zealand :...more
5 November, Please find attached consultation documents for an updated version of Australia and New Zealand :...more
Review of Pharmacy Services for People in Age-related Residential Care
5 November, The 20 DHBs have released two discussion documents today that are seeking feedback on...more
5 November, The 20 DHBs have released two discussion documents today that are seeking feedback on...more
31 October, Professional Portfolio Presentation Workshops Info and registration details - Portfolio...more
Palliative Care Workgroup - expressions of interest
11 October, Request for Expressions of Interest for Palliative Care Medications Work Group, sub-group of the...more
11 October, Request for Expressions of Interest for Palliative Care Medications Work Group, sub-group of the...more
Aiming for Excellence Document -Feedback please
8 October, Please find attached a draft copy of Aiming for Excellence 2011 – The foundation standard...more
8 October, Please find attached a draft copy of Aiming for Excellence 2011 – The foundation standard...more
Feedback please for NICLG
5 October, The NICLG is a national clinical leadership group advising the National ITBoard. The group...more
5 October, The NICLG is a national clinical leadership group advising the National ITBoard. The group...more
4 October, The College of Nurses website now has a Job Vacancies page added under our Latest news tab or...more
Visiting Academic
29 September, We are fortunate to have Dr Jean Jenkins as the UCOL visiting Academic for 2010. Dr...more
29 September, We are fortunate to have Dr Jean Jenkins as the UCOL visiting Academic for 2010. Dr...more
Best Wishes from our Consumer Partners
28 September, Hi everyone, I wanted to let you know that the College has sent a message of support and...more
28 September, Hi everyone, I wanted to let you know that the College has sent a message of support and...more
ADHB Online Learning Symposium 2010
25 September, On behalf of Taima Campbell (Executive Director of Nursing: ADHB), I extend a warm invitation...more
25 September, On behalf of Taima Campbell (Executive Director of Nursing: ADHB), I extend a warm invitation...more
20 September, Click on the link below to see College of Nurses Press Releases. Give New Health Boss a...more
17 September, Attached is a draft copy of the Nursing Council's (NC) Guideline for Competence Assessment...more
Youth Health Fellowship
15 September, Vodafone Foundation launches youth health fellowship The Vodafone Foundation, in association...more
15 September, Vodafone Foundation launches youth health fellowship The Vodafone Foundation, in association...more
Aged Residential Care Service Review
9 September, Read document here ARSCR Final Document (3.29MB) This review of aged...more
9 September, Read document here ARSCR Final Document (3.29MB) This review of aged...more
1 September, NPAC-NZ July Newsletter is now available to download NPAC-NZ Newsletter July 2010 (0.52MB) ...more
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