http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz en-nz New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses. 30 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/405238 As part of her doctoral degree, Chris is studying the experiences of inpatient care for people with intellectual disability and mental illness, their carers and nurses. 007, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/405238 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/404899 A summary of UMR Research company work as they have tracked the level of confidence of public in our NZ institutions. 007, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/404899 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/402602 The Australian College of Mental Health Nurses presents its 38th International Mental Health Nursing Conference, to be hosted in Darwin by the dynamic and dedicated Northern Territory Branch, from 2nd-5th October 2012. 005, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/402602 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/394547 Call for Abstracts for the Consultation-Liaison Special Interest Group 10th Annual Conference in collaboration with the Victorian Branch and Perinatal/Infant Mental Health Nurses “Mental Health Nurses: Maximising Potential” to be held in Melbourne on 7-8 June 2012. Abstract submissions close on 31 March 2012 050, 5 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/394547 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/394543 Call for abstracts - closing date 14 Sept 2012. Will be held in Melbourne, Australia. 050, 5 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/394543 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/379289 This report has been developed by the Mental Health Commission and other members of the Multi-Agency Group MAG. The purpose of the publication is to provide quantitative information that helps inform policy-makers and planners, and to advocate for improved social inclusion. Link to MHC website included 039, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/379289 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/377303 This report presents a selection of health status and health care utilisation indicators for New Zealanders with and without intellectual disability. The indicators have been developed using data from a range of Ministry of Health data sets. 037, 7 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/377303 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/374960 An article outlining the College Certification, credentialing and accreditation framework. 035, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/374960 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/362071 An thought provoking poster developed by Hawkes Bay DHB asking nurses to consider how they measure up against Nursing Council domains, NZCMHN standards for practice,Te Pou - lets get real, and recovery competencies 026, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/362071 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/346562 28th March 2011 - Voluntary Bonding scheme adds mental health and aged care 016, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/346562 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/345525 A statement has been released by consumer advisor regarding the police association presidents comments this week on the Breakfast Show. This statement has been fully supported by the College. 015, 7 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/345525 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/342029 An article by HUGHES F., GRIGG M., FRITSCH K. & CALDER S. (2007) Psychosocial response in emergency situations – the nurse’s role. International Nursing Review 54 , 19–27. The college is providing a one day workshop for nurses 6-10 June 2011 presented by two of these authors - Dr Frances Hughes and Dr Margaret Griggs. 013, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/342029 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/337537 The College supports the PIMHnet request for MH nurses to travel to Pacific Countries for up to 3 weeks at a time to assist with training and developing MH nurses in Pacific countries. Please see letter attached to the College. 010, 2 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/337537 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/321562 The Intervention Guide has been developed through a systematic review of evidence, followed by an international consultative and participatory process. It provides the full range of recommendations to facilitate high quality care at fi rst- and second-level facilities by the non-specialist health-care providers in resource-poor settings. It presents integrated management of priority conditions using protocols for clinical decision-making. 046, 8 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/321562 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/305589 CMH Nurses and Client Suicide Study - • Are or have you been a community mental health nurse in New Zealand? • Have you experienced a client suicide? • Are you in professional/ clinical supervision? If you have answered YES to these questions you may be eligible to participate in this research study. Click link for more info. 036, 3 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/305589 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/300363 NAMHSCA offers recommendations as a Consumer Advisor perspective on best practice: 1. To assist DHBs to implement Smokefree services, and 2.To help ensure that mental health service users receive consistent, humane management of their nicotine dependence. These recommendations are congruent with the MOH target for offering hospitalised smokers advice and support to quit. 033, 9 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/300363 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/299946 The MOH recently released its publication The Credentialling Framework for New Zealand Health Professionals. This includes a specific reference to the College’s current accreditation, certification and credentialing project, noting that ‘this is the first piece of substantive work on accreditation and credentialling by a specialist nursing college in New Zealand’ (page 40). Copies available at MOH website or in hard copy at moh.wickliffe.co.nz HP and quoting number 5072 032, 6 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/299946 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/287805 Mental health resources are in short supply across the region and we would therefore like to request whether any members would be willing to donate journals directly to member countries of WHO Pacific Islands MH Network. 026, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/287805 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/280505 This newsletter provides ongoing updates of NPAC-NZ activities since April 2005. 020, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/280505 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/280504 MH&A Nurse educators, you are invited to join us at the inaugural Mental Health and Addiction Nurse Educator Forum to be held 23-24th September 2010, Le Grand Hotel, Hamilton. The aim of the meeting is to provide a forum which fosters networking and development between Mental Health and Addiction Nurse Educators within and across the entire sector. Registration form attached 020, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/280504 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/276872 The publication presents a clinical framework to assist health professionals working with co-existing substance use and mental health problems (CEP). It is designed as a companion document to the Ministry of Health's guidance, Service Delivery for People with Co-existing Mental Health and Addiction Problems - Integrated Solutions 2010. 018, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/276872 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/273192 Registrations are now open. For more information and to download the registration brochure go to www.cdesign.com.au/acmhn2010 016, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/273192 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/269033 This is the letter sent to NZNC on behalf of the College on the regarding consultation on the competencies and education standards for the revised enrolled nurse scope of practice February 2010 012, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/269033 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/268630 A speech delivered by Hon Tariana Turia at the Wananga March 2010. 012, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/268630 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/252409 A Mental Health Symposium on Magnetic Island in June 2010. 048, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/252409 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/233080 Health Minister Tony Ryall has released the report of the Ministerial Review Group, set up to recommend how New Zealand might improve the quality and performance of the public health system. 034, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/233080 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/231619 A report summarising the effectiveness of Primary Mental Health strategies around New Zealand. 033, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/231619 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/226414 Speech to State Services Senior Leaders Development Conference 030, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/226414 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/209658 This research paper is the outcome of Helen Hamers Research Grant of a couple of years ago. The intent of the fund was to get tangible results for the profession and this certainly meets that requirement. 014, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/209658 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/208035 A national process for endorsement by the nursing profession of specialty nursing standards and competency frameworks in New Zealand 013, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/208035 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/204082 Led by Daryle Deering (NAC) with the support of Matua Raki, this document informs, leads and facilitates change to establish recognition of the specialist Addiction Nurses. 008, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/204082 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/203406 National Residential Intellectual Disability - (NRID) - Providers. Paper for the Ministry of Health 008, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/203406 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/168347 MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID GUIDELINES PROJECT: First Aid for Panic attacks 011, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/168347 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/78885 Dear nursing colleagues Council is extremely concerned that the Ministry of Health has advised the Select Committee, which gave us a positive hearing last week, not to support the Council?s submission that nurse practitioners should be authorized prescribers and registered nurses should be designated prescribers. Council is also concerned that the proposal for collaborative prescribing could jeopardize the achievement of independent prescribing as we have already had a clear example of 013, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/78885 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/53242 The Henry Rongomau Bennett Memorial Scholarship Programme has been established by the Henry Rongomau Bennett Memorial Scholarship Board (the Board) with funding from the Ministry of Health. The overall purposes of the scholarships are to develop a 004, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.nzcmhn.org.nz/webapps/i/21290/31123/53242