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![Nurses 'flabbergasted' to be left off fast-tracked residency](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nurses 'flabbergasted' to be left off fast-tracked residency
Nurses Organisation puzzled by who the Immigration Minister consulted with.
!['Feel like we're being punished': Nurses sent to MIQ hotels unable to get old jobs back](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Feel like we're being punished': Nurses sent to MIQ hotels unable to get old jobs back
"We volunteered out of the generosity of and goodness of our hearts," MIQ nurse tells.
![Nurses to consider legal action in pay equity settlement](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nurses to consider legal action in pay equity settlement
Nurses backed out of a deal that was three years in the making, claiming it's unlawful.
![Nurses backtrack on pay equity deal, urged to reconsider](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nurses backtrack on pay equity deal, urged to reconsider
Andrew Little wants settlement deal resolved 'as quickly as possible'.
![NZNO to initiate legal review of pay equity settlement and process](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZNO to initiate legal review of pay equity settlement and process
NZNO chief executive said members showed significant dissatisfaction with back pay.
!['They're not listening to us': Nurses say DHB failed to act on unsafe staffing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'They're not listening to us': Nurses say DHB failed to act on unsafe staffing
Health and safety concerns including staffing were raised with Wairarapa DHB last month.
![First Covid death in Gisborne, South Auckland rest home sees half residents test positive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
First Covid death in Gisborne, South Auckland rest home sees half residents test positive
The man was admitted to hospital by ambulance last Friday.
![Covid-positive healthcare staff can now work as a 'last resort'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Covid-positive healthcare staff can now work as a 'last resort'
Plans are underway to allow Covid-positive staff to treat Covid patients.
![Fears of dire staff shortages as Omicron hits dozens of aged care homes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fears of dire staff shortages as Omicron hits dozens of aged care homes
Coalition includes Age Concern, Grey Power, the Nurses Organisation and Alzheimer's NZ.
![Warning bells for hospitals as Covid cases grow - Health experts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Warning bells for hospitals as Covid cases grow - Health experts
Warnings about the ability of public hospitals to cope with Covid-19 are escalating.
!['Health workforce under considerable stress,' nurses organisation says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Health workforce under considerable stress,' nurses organisation says
NZNO says concerning staff levels in Auckland metro DHBs are putting patient care at risk.
!['Right to the wire': Hospitals reach out to unvaccinated workers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Right to the wire': Hospitals reach out to unvaccinated workers
Staff called to one-on-one interviews in last effort to get them vaccinated and retained.
!['Quite frightened, angry': MIQ staff 'spat at, kicked and punched' by guests](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Quite frightened, angry': MIQ staff 'spat at, kicked and punched' by guests
Staff warned not to walk alone, and to arrange security escorts when visiting some guests.
![Nurses' union warns of severe staffing crunch if positive cases slipped through screening](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nurses' union warns of severe staffing crunch if positive cases slipped through screening
DHBs are currently 'scrambling' to ensure staff do not need to be stood down.
![Nurses warn New Zealand is 'dangerously under-prepared for tsunami of cases'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nurses warn New Zealand is 'dangerously under-prepared for tsunami of cases'
NZNO kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku said nurses are burnt out and seriously understaffed.
![Covid 'tsunami coming': ED nurses are overworked and thinking of quitting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Covid 'tsunami coming': ED nurses are overworked and thinking of quitting
Overworked nurses say hospitals aren't ready for a surge in cases.
![Covid mum: Prem baby dies; nurses' anger over safety measures](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Covid mum: Prem baby dies; nurses' anger over safety measures
"What is concerning our members is the poor planning," the nurses' union says.
![Residency pathway 'welcome' for nursing workforce, but more Kiwi talent needed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Residency pathway 'welcome' for nursing workforce, but more Kiwi talent needed
'We need to grow our own and encourage more people to go into nursing.'
![Nurses offered pay raise from DHBs, warning signs proposed when under staffed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nurses offered pay raise from DHBs, warning signs proposed when under staffed
NZNO will discuss the new offer over the next two weeks beginning on Monday.
![Nurses take Auckland DHB to task over visitor policy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nurses take Auckland DHB to task over visitor policy
NZNO says 'free for all' visitor policy is putting everyone at risk.
!['Russian roulette' - Auckland DHB under fire over visitor numbers, claims of patient sex in shared room](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Russian roulette' - Auckland DHB under fire over visitor numbers, claims of patient sex in shared room
'It's totally unsafe and unacceptable,' says health and safety rep.