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From graduate nurse to CEO: the drive to make a difference
Latest Interviews
From graduate nurse to CEO: the drive to make a difference
Adeney Private Hospital in Kew, Melbourne offering no out-of-pocket costs for eligible patients insured with participating health funds opened its doors this week. At the helm CEO and registered nurse
Five of My Life series: In conversation with Katy
As part of our summer series, we’re highlighting nurses and midwives who featured in the Five of My Life podcast series in 2024. A collaboration with the ANMF, podcaster Nigel
Medicare award recognises nurse practitioner
Tasmanian nurse practitioner and general practice co-owner and manager Kerrie Duggan was one of 20 healthcare professionals awarded a 2024 Medicare Champion last November. She shares her journey with the
Latest Career & Practice
Can an introvert survive in the world of nursing academia?
Are you seen as quiet, reserved, and reflective? Or are you perceived to be distant, withdrawn, reluctant to engage in activities with a room full of people and therefore not
Sickness in health: Workplace bullying
“It broke my heart leaving when and how I did. I simply couldn’t take it anymore. I had to go. I felt like my life depended on it,” said Brenda
Nurse-led clinics are a valuable service that should be promoted, finds study
Advanced practice nurses running nurse-led clinics across Australia need greater support from all levels to overcome barriers such as overwhelming workloads, new research has revealed. Published in the latest edition
Latest Digital Health
Assessing what makes a reasonable decision with AI
With the increasing impact of artificial intelligence (AI), researchers are exploring the role of technology in clinical decision-making and explanations in healthcare. “Clinicians must calibrate their judgement against a whole
Nurses must be included in shaping digital innovations in aged care
Digital technology can assist aged care nurses to manage end of life in nursing homes, however, ensuring its impact requires better tools, training and ongoing support, according to a new
Digital health lab: promising solutions for nursing and midwifery care
A newly created digital health lab will enable the testing of new projects including those that will benefit the nursing and midwifery professions. Accelerating the pace of digital innovation will
Latest Grads & Students
Remote placement deepens desire for a career in remote area nursing
I recently completed a two-week remote placement as part of the Flinders University Graduate Certificate in Remote Health Practice. As a registered nurse working in a South Australian hospital, the
Why education makes better nurses
When I first started teaching at TAFE, I was worried that I would not know enough. When I realised I had enough knowledge, there was a sense of relief –
Escape Room training challenges nursing students to think on their feet
“It’s all a bit of a mystery, and that’s the challenge,” explains University of South Australia (UniSA) nursing lecturer Dr Michelle Freeling, of the immersive escape room experience designed to
Latest Research
Detecting hidden concussion in intimate partner violence
For the first time, researchers have used blood tests to identify concussion caused by intimate partner violence (IPV) in patients, including some who also experienced non-fatal strangulation. It is hoped
Heat linked to increased suicide risk for men
As temperatures rise this summer, so does the risk of suicide for older Australian men, research shows. Around 0.5%, or approximately 260 suicide deaths in Australia over a two-decade period
Advancing evidence-based practice in healthcare
Despite widespread recognition of the importance of evidence-based practice (EBP) and its potential to enhance care quality, patient outcomes, and cost-effectiveness, its implementation in routine healthcare settings worldwide remains surprisingly
Latest Justice & Action
The potential health impacts of AUKUS on health workers
There are clear health impacts for health workers who may be exposed to radiation from AUKUS nuclear submarines. These include exposure to radioactive waste, a radiation incident or accident, or
Shaping the future of care – ANMF priorities 2025: Nursing and midwifery workforce reform
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is focused on driving meaningful change in 2025 to ensure better conditions for nurses, midwives, carers, students and to meet the health and
Explainer: Wage increases for aged care nurses to take effect in March
On 20 December 2024 the Fair Work Commission (FWC) published its final determination in the work value case for nurses working in residential and home care aged care. Work value
Latest Wellbeing
Book Review: ‘Zoe and Zak’s Pain Hacks’
Chronic pain in children – infants to pre-school age, school age, and adolescents – is a significant public health problem, affecting one in five across the globe. The prevalence of
Morning coffee better than all-day drinking
Morning-only coffee drinkers can take heart. Research shows consumption first thing is better for your health and mortality than all-day drinking. People who drink coffee in the morning have a
Hot tips to stay safe in summer sun: Queensland pathologist
While social media platforms share a dangerous trend of people deliberately burning their skin into tan lines, a Queensland pathologist and researcher is spreading the message of sun safety this
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About the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation
The ANMJ is a proud publication of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation, the largest union in Australia with over 326,000 members.
The ANMF is run by nurses and midwives with the purpose of advancing the industrial, political and professional status of its members.
The ANMF also actively promotes the need for high quality, affordable and accessible healthcare for every Australian.
If you are a registered or enrolled nurse, midwife, assistant in nursing or doing nursing work, the ANMF is the union for you. We invite you to join one of our branches, where we will be there when you need us.