Nursing

Top tips for back health for nurses

22 January, 2019 | Supplied by: Healthcare Australia

Nurses frequently suffer from back injuries, even more than the construction industry. We look at how to avoid and/or manage a back injury.


Hills IP7500 Nurse Call

21 January, 2019 | Supplied by: Hills Limited

The next generation of Hills Nurse Call, the IP7500, features updated electronic design and improved enclosure integrity.


Innovative enclosed blood collection system

31 December, 2018 | Supplied by: Sarstedt Australia

This system allows the user to draw blood from the patient using the aspiration or vacuum technique.


The importance of rural health workforce training

22 October, 2018

Access to quality health services is essential in rural and remote communities, but this is dependent on being able to attract a highly trained workforce.


Rethink your colour

01 September, 2018 | Supplied by: Moffat Pty Ltd

The range of ATR insulated meal delivery system dishware will raise patient satisfaction scores with their hotel-like presentation that your patients will love.


1 in 5 catheters unnecessarily painful or malfunctioning

22 August, 2018

A global study of short peripheral catheters uncovered major problems with their management.


Palliative care reduces costs

04 May, 2018

Hospitals that introduce palliative care in concert with other treatment modalities have reduced hospital stays and lower costs.


Nurses not addressing male patient needs

07 March, 2018

A new study finds that a one-size-fits-all approach to men's health within the primary healthcare nursing industry is putting male patients at risk.


Global nursing campaign launched by world leaders

28 February, 2018

Recognising that nurses are the DNA of the healthcare system, the campaign calls for an additional 9 million nurses and midwives by 2030.


Sealed in 60 seconds

20 December, 2017 by Bec Crew

Australian scientists have developed a glue that literally takes one minute to seal a wound, then signals to the body to start repairing at twice the regular speed.


Inquiry: privatisation damaging nursing profession

31 October, 2017

An inquiry into privatisation reveals deep concerns for the healthcare community.


E-book celebrates vital work of nurses

21 September, 2017

Featuring stories from, and about, Community and Primary Health Care Nurses and their vital work.


Nurses back measures to safeguard elderly against flu

08 September, 2017

Health workers, visitors and aged-care residents should be vaccinated against the flu.


Sexuality, intimacy and palliative care

01 September, 2017

A new program is addressing the taboo subject of sexuality and dying.


Nurses burnt out and fatigued by grief and loss

30 August, 2017

Nursing, health and aged-care staff are overwhelmingly impacted by grief and loss in the workplace


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