Current Issues and Documents
Debunking the Myth
NZNO CEO, Geoff Annals authored an article 'Debunking the myth of unsafe Enrolled Nurse practice' in the June 2007 issue of Kai Tiaki Nursing New Zealand. Volume 3 (5), p 29.
The decision from the regulations review committee decision about the EN title
The report from the Regulations Review Committee regarding the complaint from NZNO regarding Notice of Scopes of Practice and Related Qualifications Prescribed by the Nursing Council of New Zealand has been released.
The Government's response to the Report of the Regulations Review Committee of 2 May 2007.
Correspondence with Hon Pete Hodgson
Following the release of the RRC report the National Enrolled Nurse Section Committee wrote to Hon Pete Hodgson. The National Committee received a reply from Pete Hodgson in August, who has stated that he has asked Ministry of Health officials for advice on the RRC report.
Read NZNO's Media Release here Good News for Many Enrolled Nurses, 4 July 2007 (link)
The NZNO National Enrolled Nurse Section Committee and their members of Enrolled Nurses and Nurse Assistants throughout New Zealand would like to convey our sincere thanks and gratitude to NZNO; Geoff Annals, CEO; Anne Brinkman, PNA; and all other NZNO staff involved in the process of getting our complaint to the Regulations Review Committee. Well done and thank you.
Letter to Mark Jones, September 2006
Following the 2006 Annual Conference the National EN Section wrote to Mark Jones, Chief Nursing Adviser, MOH about:
- therewrite of the letter 2003 letter sent out by the Nursing Council of New Zealand and the Ministry of Health
- countersigning of EN's notes by Registered Nurses
- Scope of Practice for EN's in Mental Health in Australia
- Exploration of introducing an Advanced Practice role for the EN
- further discussion around the bridging processes, that are not available to ENs in seeking education towards a Bachelor of Nursing
EN section letter to Mark Jones (pdf)
Ministry of Health Letter, May 2003
Letter about Enrolled Nurses sent from Deputy Director-General Clinical Services Directorate of the Ministry of Health and Chief Executive Officer of the Nursing Council of New Zealand to District Health Boards etc.
Protecting the position of Enrolled Nurses
NZNO position on Enrolled Nurses in Mental Health
By Glenda Alexander. Kai Tiaki May 2003. Volume 9; No 4. Page 11.
Letter from Enrolled Nurse Section to NZNO
Expressing disappointment at lack of support,13 April 2003.
Reply from Geoff Annals CEO of NZNO
Outlining support given and the current position.
NZNO News Release
Ministry Advice on ENs flawed. 2 September 2003.
NZNO Letter to DHBs
Letter from Geoff Annals, CEO of NZNO to DHBs stating difference of opinion with Ministry letter of May 2003.
Otago Daily Times Article 13 September 2003
'Nurses role supported by Trevor Burton' Reproduced with the kind permission of the Otago Daily Times
2004 EN Conference Papers
Geoff Annals, CEO of NZNO presentation to EN Conference 19 May 04. Ruth Dyson, Associate Minister of Health Presentation to EN Conference 19 May 04.
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