Nursing

Zetuvit Plus Silicone Border

06 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Paul Hartmann Pty Ltd

Zetuvit Plus, the superabsorbent dressing said to be known for exudate management, now comes with a silicone layer and border — Zetuvit Plus Silicone Border.


Driving innovation in wound care

02 August, 2024 by Jeff Antcliff, Chief Executive, Wounds Australia

Wound care is an incredibly exciting, ever-evolving area of health care.


A Day in the Life of a paediatric nurse and first aid crusader

31 July, 2024

Grace Larson is a Paediatric Intensive Care Nurse by trade with 17 years' experience in the area, but has recently turned her attention from the reactive support provided in an intensive care unit to more proactive education.


Funding to grow primary care nursing workforce

29 July, 2024

The funding is aimed at placing 6000 nursing students over the next three years, with 50 students already placed in primary health care settings in South Australia alone.


Recommendations for safely navigating AI in nursing

23 July, 2024

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has released a new position statement on artificial intelligence (AI).


2024 Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers — finalists announced

19 July, 2024

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has announced four finalists for the 2024 Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers.


Improv: a tool to boost empathy in health care

19 July, 2024

An improv (improvisation) performance can promote empathy in healthcare workers, suggests a new study.


CALHN, UniSA exercise trial to speed up wound healing

17 July, 2024

Around 20,000 Australians with diabetes-related foot ulcers could benefit from a new project trialling a supervised exercise program to speed up wound healing.


Three-way partnership to bolster health workforce

12 June, 2024

Health Careers International Australia has partnered with Arizona State University and Ramsay Health Care to tackle healthcare workforce shortages.


Empowering nurses will improve access: ACN

04 June, 2024

The Australian College of Nursing's new Position Statement affirms a need for changes to better facilitate registered nurses (RNs) in community care to work within their scope of practice.


Hospital escape room experience to boost skills

28 May, 2024

Fluorescent hospital lights, a post-operative patient monitored by machines and an anxious medical team waiting to sign off the successful procedure.


Eco Defend compostable masks

21 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Ecodefend

Designed in Australia by an Australian healthcare worker, the Eco Defend masks are said to break down within 180 days.


2024 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards — winners announced

17 May, 2024

A nurse and midwife from Vic and a NSW-based organisation have been recognised at the 2024 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards.


$25m program to tackle nurses' burnout

01 May, 2024

Health professionals around the world have been put under immense pressure over the last few years, supporting the community through the pandemic.


Finalists announced for 2024 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards

17 April, 2024

A midwife who created the nation's first stillbirth support guide for Aboriginal families and the organisation behind a new approach for Hepatitis C treatment and diagnosis are among the finalists.


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