Horse accident patient nominates Nurse Navigator
17 August, 2021Nine-year-old Belle nominated her healthcare hero, Kate Trenoweth, for helping her through her recovery from a horseriding accident.
Study highlights toll of death on ED nurses
12 August, 2021More than 200 ED nurses in Australia took part in the study by completing an online survey about their experiences.
Mental health nurses are still not 'all in this together'
20 May, 2021 by Dr Richard LakemanThe federal Budget fails to recognise the specialist skills of mental health nurses and the mental health needs of the Australian population, Dr Richard Lakeman said.
Boosting nurse numbers saves patients and hospitals, says study
12 May, 2021An Australian study published in The Lancet reveals that a minimum ratio of one nurse to four patients for day shifts has successfully improved patient care and more.
HESTA Awards finalists revealed
08 April, 2021The 2021 HESTA Australian Nursing and Midwifery Awards honour the work of nurses and midwives to protect their communities during the coronavirus pandemic.
GPs need better MBS rebate options for COVID-recovery phase
20 October, 2020 by Amy SarcevicDr Ayman Shenouda says the COVID-19 recovery period may be a challenging time for GPs as they grapple with high patient volumes and a significant spike in chronic health conditions, arising from the virus.
Skin cancer nurse creates stylish sun safety brand
15 October, 2020Registered Nurse Jillian Intini's skin cancer patients inspired her to create Sunbella. The brand's mission is to help women enjoy the outdoors safely and stylishly.
A Day in the Life of Royal Australian Navy officer, Lieutenant Commander Thomas Miller, a Nurse Educator
10 July, 2020Lieutenant Commander Thomas Miller's work ensures that nursing staff are trained and supported to become expert military clinicians.
The surprising parallels between the worlds of aviation and health care
23 April, 2020 by Geoff Hay*The similarities shared by an aircraft's flight deck and an operating theatre or medical unit are multiple.
HESTA reveals 2020 Nursing & Midwifery Awards finalists
07 April, 202010 finalists have been recognised for the exceptional leadership and work taking place in the healthcare sector, across three award categories.
Help us to help you, plead nurses and midwives
30 March, 2020NSWNMA General Secretary Brett Holmes said pressure is building on local health services as more cases of COVID-19 are confirmed across metropolitan and regional parts of NSW.
Compression strategies in ulceration related to venous and lymphatic disease
26 March, 2020 by Taliesin Ellis, Clinical Wound Care SpecialistJC had suffered bilateral lower limb cellulitis and ulceration over a four-year period...
Bye-bye, dry eye
03 March, 2020The TGA has approved a novel ciclosporin solution for the treatment of dry eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca), a condition affecting 7.4% of Australians.
Accolades for private hospital patient care
17 February, 2020The 2020 APHA Awards for Excellence will be announced next month, recognising the high quality of care Australians receive from private hospitals.
Australian nurses equipped for coronavirus frontline
13 February, 2020The Australian College of Nursing has assured that nurses are well trained and ready to protect the community in the event of a coronavirus outbreak in Australia.
