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Deakin Professor recognised globally for shaping emergency nursing education
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Deakin Professor recognised globally for shaping emergency nursing education
From the moment she stepped into the Royal Melbourne Hospital’s Emergency Department as a 19-year-old second-year student, Professor Julie Considine AO was captivated by the specialty of emergency nursing. “I
NSW nurse makes badminton debut at Paris Olympics
Registered nurse Tiffany Ho admits she is an underdog as she heads off to Paris to compete in the badminton singles at her first Olympic Games. “For me, where I
Still nursing at 83, Rosemary remains a staunch union member
Whenever registered nurse Rosemary Power gets the chance to share her wisdom with young nurses and midwives, her message is clear: join the union. “I’ve been a union person from
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Decades of advocacy for NPs
In the late 80s, early in my grad year, I recall telling my mum I was puzzled that the most experienced nurses were the furthest from the bedside. Pathways to
New online resource aims to increase antimicrobial resistance knowledge
Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has launched a new resource that provides evidence-based information to inform policy and action to reduce the impact of antimicrobial resistance on human, animal and
World Sepsis Day: Ask ‘Could it be sepsis?’
On a seemingly ordinary day in 2023, Laura Remy’s life took a dramatic turn. What started off as a mild cough and fever, quickly escalated into life-threatening sepsis. “I initially
Latest Digital Health
AI to help address aggression in the ED
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been integrated into an immersive virtual reality enhanced computer simulation program to train frontline healthcare workers in de-escalating aggression in patients. Developed by researchers from Edith
Karen Booth appointed Australian Digital Health Agency’s first Chief Clinical Adviser (Nursing)
The Australian Digital Health Agency has appointed Karen Booth, President of the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA), as its inaugural Chief Clinical Adviser (Nursing). Ms Booth, a highly
New AI tool to help beat brain tumours
A new AI tool to more quickly and accurately classify brain tumours has been developed to enhance patient diagnosis and treatment. A new AI tool to more quickly and accurately
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Nursing students learn first-hand about kidney disease in remote Aboriginal communities
Each year, the Adelaide University Rural Health Alliance (AURHA) – the rural health club for students undertaking a health-related degree – organises the Yalata Kidney Health Festival. The outreach initiative
Distance from friends and family makes early career nurses think twice about going rural
Building social connections and creating community ties could help recruit and retain early career nurses to work in rural locations, according to a new research paper. Led by Elyce Green,
New legislation set to provide payments for student nurses and midwives during clinical placement
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Why sex, gender, and sexuality census data matters for inclusive healthcare
Earlier this month, the federal government announced it would scrap questions about gender and sexuality from the 2026 census.1 However, within 48 hours, this decision was reversed.2 But why does
Australians with diabetes missing out on vital medications like Ozempic that lower heart and kidney disease risk
Only one in three people with type 2 diabetes are receiving early treatment with additional medicines that protect their heart and kidneys, research led by UNSW has revealed. The study,
A voice for change: The evolution of the ANMJ and its role in strengthening nursing and midwifery
The first edition of The Australian Nurses’ Journal of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation (RANF), now ANMF, was published in July 1971. The national journal was established in a bid
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‘Not fast enough’: Report calls for urgent global action to achieve gender equality by 2030
Unless rapid progress is made, the global community will fall short of achieving gender equality by the Sustainable Development Goals’ (SDGs) 2030 deadline, a new UN Women report has found.
Right to disconnect: What does it mean for nurses, midwives and aged care workers?
Earlier this year, the Federal Parliament passed laws to create a new workplace right: the right to disconnect. On Monday, those laws came into force. The change came about because
How super works: Strengthening public understanding
Three quarters of Australians believe super is important to their future wellbeing – yet public understanding of how super works to grow savings remains low, according to new research. For
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Nuts should be included in weight-loss diets, researchers say
A handful of nuts could prove beneficial when it comes to weight loss, according to new research from the University of South Australia. Including nuts in calorie-controlled weight loss diets
Women’s Health Week 2024: Your voice, your choice
As Women’s Health Week rolls around for its 12th year, Jean Hailes for Women’s Health is shining a spotlight on some of the biggest issues in women’s health, under the
Cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%, study finds
Running, cycling, or swimming – whatever takes your fancy, if you regularly exercise, you’re on track for a long and healthy life, according to new research from the University of
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Fight fatigue in nursing and midwifery
Celeste explains why nurses and midwives should advocate to optimise their roster for better sleep. Managing fatigue is a real challenge when we work stressful rotating shifts in busy pressured environments, but with the right tools and strategies, it’s absolutely
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.