SNIPS is an independent information provision service based in Wellington, NZ. Provides current awareness and research.
SNIPS is run by Linda Stopforth, a librarian with over 25 years experience. I provide a range of research and information services to small organisations, often, but not limited to those in the wider health field. These organisations have a need for an information provision service in a variety of forms, and SNIPS assists with locating, assessing, compiling and disseminating the information that is most important to them.
28/06/2022
Patients with common ear infections, sore throats, routine aches and pains and common skin conditions will no longer have to see their doctor for a medical prescription.
Nurses being trained to give prescriptions Patients with common ear infections, sore throats, routine aches and pains and common skin conditions will no longer have to see their doctor for a...
13/06/2022
Written from a NHS viewpoint but just as relevant to the rest of the world
Burned-out heroes: why bedside nurses should not have to be martyrs to be valued Nursing has long been seen as a vocation, not a skill. This impacts nursing staff and patients both.
06/06/2022
Covid-19 having impact on already-high rates of nursing students dropping out Financial pressure, family responsibilities and other factors made worse by Covid-19 are having an impact on whether students complete their courses.
01/06/2022
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Car thieves steal district nurses' vehicles in raid at hospital A Tauranga Hospital worker has directly appealed to car thieves who stole three branded work vehicles and damaged six others, and pleaded to the perpetrators to return the cars because sick and vulnerable people are at risk.
25/05/2022
Colourful initiative brings smiles to ICU Schools often have m***i days, but hospitals? Every Friday, doctors and nurses working in the critical care unit at Dunedin Hospital have dispensed...
24/05/2022
Rest home nurse worked three days without break due to short-staffing The nurse at a rural aged care home arrived for work on a Monday and didn't leave until the Wednesday night because they were so short staffed.
20/05/2022
Oceania aged care provider sees full year growth with $61.1m net profit Retirement living and aged care provider Oceania says it has seen strong profit growth over the past year reflecting strong sales and resales of units, and increases in fees and charges.
19/05/2022
Indian nurses network formed Over 50 percent of the registered nursing workforce in Oceania is from India.
19/05/2022
Health: $11.1 billion across the forecast period
Key points of the budget summarised
Budget 2022 at a glance: What you need to know There's a lot of spending flying around in Budget 2022 - here's the main expenses in an easy-to-read list.
19/05/2022
Two years into the pandemic massive investment in nursing is more urgent than ever The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us some very painful lessons about underinvestment in healthcare and the lack of adequate preparation for a pandemic. In this article, ICN Chief Executive Officer Ho...
11/05/2022
Time to empower nurses to take on positions of power and influence Nurses are now working unsustainably. Every New Zealander should be concerned because our working conditions are your healthcare conditions, writes Dr Natalie Anderson
07/05/2022
Waikato initiative aimed at picking up early signs of heart disease There are hopes a mobile heart screening service being rolled out in Waikato will be a game-changer for remote and Māori communities.