Welcome to the College of Nurses Aotearoa News Update.
No. 614 Wednesday 12 October 2022
Weekly news round-up of nursing and health information in New Zealand and internationally
New Zealand news
Impact of nurses' refusal to work extra shifts unclear, union says - NZ Herald
It is unclear what impact a refusal by nurses to work extra shifts is having on an already stressed health system.
Revealed: Just 12 nurses have arrived in New Zealand under Government's controversial ...
Newshub can reveal that despite needing 21,000 nurses, only 12 have arrived in New Zealand under the Government's controversial visa which makes them wait two years for residency.
International news
Nurses urged to strike for first time over pay - BBC News
The Royal College of Nursing is balloting all of its UK members for strike action for the first time in its 106-year history.
'I see no other option': NHS nurses on potential strikes - The Guardian
Royal College of Nursing is balloting members about industrial action over pay and staff shortages.
NI health: Nursing staff levels creating 'unacceptable risk' - BBC News
Denise Kelly, a nurse coordinator at Antrim Area Hospital, said nurses were missing breaks and working overtime to help keep services safe. Health ...
Four of UK's top countries for nurse recruitment on WHO 'red list' | Nursing Times
Three of the top seven countries from which the UK recruits overseas nurses are on the World Health Organization's (WHO) 'red list' where active.
More support needed for international nurses and midwives
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is calling on health and care employers to fully support internationally trained professionals into UK practice – and join with UK trained nurses and midwives to create the most inclusive environment possible.
Nursing Shortage Sparks Bidding War as Countries Vie for Talent - Bloomberg.com
Bonuses, language classes offered to help narrow staffing gap
World Health Organization warns of risk to developing nations
Countries Compete for Nurses as Global Shortage Grows
Countries across the world are “stepping up efforts to lure foreign nurses and other medical professionals with promises of expedited visas and better pay.”
Nurses want higher cap for deployment abroad - CNN Philippines
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, October 4) — A group of nurses is calling on the government to increase the current 7,000 deployment cap for health workers eyeing opportunities abroad.
US Department of Labor Launches $80 Million Funding Opportunity through the Nursing Expansion Grant Program
In response to the growing nursing shortage, the U.S. Department of Labor is providing new funding to “support nursing training programs designed to expand the pipeline of nursing professionals while advancing equity and creating pathways for workers to fill these jobs and improve the nation’s health care system.”
24k more nurses, healthcare staff needed by 2030 as S'pore ages | The Straits Times
While locals will continue to form the bulk of the nursing workforce, the number and role of foreign nurses will grow. ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG.
Nursing shortage forces emergency room closures across Canada | The Straits Times
An acute nursing shortage in Canada may lead to severe consequences for patient care. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Global nurse regulators meet to discuss international issues | Nursing Times
Nursing regulators from across the world have met to discuss issues such as international recruitment, English language requirements and cultural competency. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) hosted the International Nurse Regulator Collaborative (INRC) this week to share goals and challenges within the profession, and…
Nurses who want to leave the bedside turn to aesthetics
Aesthetics is an attractive alternative for many nurses looking to leave the bedside in favor of better hours and less emotional toll, the Nashville Post reported Oct. 7.
A day in the life of a nursing trailblazer
I began my nursing career back in 2008, and from day one I have been working as a theatre nurse. I love my job working in the operating theatres and at last count I have assisted at over 2000 operations.
Covid
New Omicron subvariants on rise raising concerns Covid numbers could rise again
The main Omicron subvariant in this country is becoming less dominant as new subvariants rise up, recent data suggests.
But warming temperatures in the lead-up to summer could help limit an expected rise in new Covid cases.
Covid-19: 'No plans' to roll out Omicron-specific booster this year
There are currently no plans under way to implement an Omicron-specific Covid-19 vaccination programme in Aotearoa this year, officials say.
'Flood of Noah-like proportions': The studies revealing Long Covid's hidden toll in NZ
Health researchers are shining crucial new light on Long Covid's growing toll in New Zealand, where thousands of Kiwis are already struggling with lingering problems.
Health NZ Te Whatu Ora
Christchurch ED calls in backup nurses, with department under 'significant pressure'
A nurse says Christchurch’s emergency department was 11 nurses short for its afternoon shift on Saturday, as Health NZ warns Cantabrians to expect “extended delays” for non-emergency care.
Southland Hospital 'on the brink of collapse', advocate says | Stuff.co.nz
Southland Hospital has had to close its paediatric unit and fly patients to Dunedin Hospital while staff are reporting “horrendous” wait times for cancer patients.
Hospital’s chronic staffing shortages exposed by refusal of extra shifts, nurse says
A nurse from Middlemore Hospital's emergency department says the decision by nurses to refuse to work extra shifts has exposed the true scale of its chronic staffing shortages.
Radiology charges reflect creeping two-tier health system - Dr Victor Luca
Towns trying to save their medical services can take a boost, and a warning, from Dannevirke.
Health workforce and recruitment
MOU signed in Eastern Bay of Plenty to help alleviate palliative care shortages - NZ Herald
A new memorandum of understanding has been signed to help address palliative care shortages in the Eastern Bay of Plenty.
The MOU was signed on Tuesday between Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi and Rau Ora, Hospice Eastern Bay of Plenty to help address the shortages through a new scholarship for Te Ōhanga Mataora: Bachelor of Health Science Māori Nursing students.
Immigration just part of answer to nursing shortage - Health Minister
Health Minister Andrew Little says the government is working with immigration and the union to get more nurses into the country.
Maori health
Māori focus needed for cerebral palsy care - Waatea News
The Cerebral Palsy Society hopes its new national register of Hokai nukurangi sufferers will help it identify and tackle inequitable treatment for Māori.
Rongoā Māori health workers concerned Therapeutic Products Bill over-reaches
Rongoā Māori practitioners are concerned their voices haven't been heard in discussions about the Therapeutic Products Bill, due to be introduced to Parliament this year.
Mental health
Flawed Fijian mental health system provides lessons for Aotearoa
Intertwining indigenous customs with a Western model
Eating disorder hospital admissions jump 75% in five years
The number of Kiwis suffering from eating disorders has skyrocketed over the last five years.
Mental health crisis: PM Jacinda Ardern says more research is needed into rising rates among young Kiwis
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is calling for more research into the mental health crisis in response to revelations
Public health
Monkeypox: Community transmission confirmed in New Zealand
Community cases of monkeypox have been detected in New Zealand for the first time.
Social health
Child poverty report stokes demands for stronger government action
The government is hailing the latest child poverty report as evidence its approach is working, but critics on the front line say it's a reminder of how much more needs doing.
Reports and Journals online
Long Covid: a framework for nursing, midwifery, and care staff (NHS)
This framework supports nurses, midwives and care staff in ensuring care remains at a high standard, as well as demonstrating the contribution to the long Covid response. It aims to give the opportunity to embrace collective leadership in supporting people and communities served and showcase good practice as it emerges across England.
Articles of interest
Identifying and adapting interventions to reduce documentation burden and improve nurses’ efficiency in using electronic health record systems (The IDEA Study): protocol for a mixed methods study.
Strudwick, G., Jeffs, L., Kemp, J. et al.
BMC Nurs 21, 213 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-022-00989-w
Although EHR systems have become a critical part of clinical care, nurses are experiencing a growing burden due to documentation requirements, taking time away from other important clinical activities. There is a need to address the inefficiencies and challenges that nurses face when documenting in and using EHRs. The objective of this study is to engage nurses in generating ideas on how organizations can support and optimize nurses’ experiences with their EHR systems, thereby improving efficiency and reducing EHR-related burden. This work will ensure the identified solutions are grounded in nurses’ perspectives and experiences and will address their specific EHR-related needs.
The article below is not freely available but may be accessed through databases and libraries to which readers have access.
Supporting newly qualified nurses to develop their leadership skills
Debbie Rainey, Catherine Monaghan
Nursing Management. doi: 10.7748/nm.2022.e2031
Leadership is not expected solely of managers. At any stage of their career, nurses are expected to be able to demonstrate leadership in their day-to-day role. However, newly qualified nurses, who often experience a challenging transition from nursing student to registered nurse, may lack the confidence to demonstrate leadership. Nurse managers can support junior nurses to develop their leadership skills, notably through training, mentoring, reflection and action learning. By guiding newly qualified nurses in the use of different leadership approaches, experienced nurses can contribute to enhancing the quality of patient care. This article discusses how nurse managers can support newly qualified nurses to develop their leadership skills.
The above information has been collated for the College of Nurses Aotearoa (NZ) Inc by Linda Stopforth, SNIPS and is provided on a weekly basis. It is current as of 11 October
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