Nursing and midwifery research makes impact
When the opportunity arose to lead the evolution of Australia’s innovative Rosemary Bryant AO Research Centre three years ago, Professor Marion Eckert grabbed it with both hands. “The most exciting part is we’re really trying to foster an enthusiasm for nurses and midwives to lead and embrace research and in particular translational research to make […]
ALP pledges to start taking action to address aged care crisis
The Australian Labor Party (ALP) has promised to start taking action to improve the current crisis in aged care, including increasing staffing levels and skill mix and ensuring there is a registered nurse (RN) on duty 24/7, if elected at this Saturday’s federal election. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten released a statement yesterday outlining Labor’s plans […]
Leaders in person-centred care through practice and research
Nurses and midwives take the spotlight with a growing acknowledgement of the importance of nurses and midwives both in Australia and globally. International Midwives’ and Nurses’ Day fall on 5 and 12 May respectively. Further, 2020 has been declared by the World Health Organization (WHO), as ‘Year of the Nurse and Midwife’ coinciding with the […]