The impacts of vaccination on health are well documented. Less so are the effects on a country's - and its people's - social and economic well-being.
The impacts of vaccination on health are well documented. Less so are the effects on a country's - and its people's - social and economic well-being.
Using social media otters both benefits and pittalls for nurses. Making good decisions that ensure professional requirements are met is the key.
Western Institute of Technology in Taranaki has introduced a new, integrated way of teaching biosciences. Anecdotal evidence suggests it's helping students' understanding.
Nurse educators are responsible for preparing competent nurses. However, a New Zealand study has found many reluctant to enforce passing standards in clinical practice.
A newly graduated nurse describes her personal nurs- ing philosophy - 'best practice kindness' - developed during her studies.
The chance to move from clinical practice to nursing education came at an opportune time for one nursing lecturer.
THE REPRODUCTIVE hormones - oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone - do more in the body than control reproduction. Sex hormones influence both physical and mental health and well- being, from osteoporosis and cancer to depression and premenstrual dysphoric dis- order. As the mechanisms by which these hormones exert their non-reproductive ef- fects become better known, we are beginning to under- stand how they affect health and well-being. Hormone therapies (con- traception, replacement, management of cancers, etc) are increasingly common, and can have adverse effects for women. ControlLing these requires careful manage- ment, balancing risk and benefit. An understanding of the roles and effects of the reproductive hormones allows nurses to provide best care in relation to these and to new therapies as they enter clinical practice.
NZNO continues to campaign for a code of patient respon- sibiLities to be added to the code of patient rights.
It's a significant year for Te Ōhanga Mataora Paetahi, the Bachelor of Health Science Māori taught in Whakatāne, as the first intake of students looks forward to graduating.