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 Louise O’Connor, talks to the ANMJ. “I said to the ANUMs and the nurse managers, ‘you need to just stop and appreciate what you’re doing […]
Nurse CEO leads first private hospital with no out-of-pocket costs
Australia’s only private hospital offering no out-of-pocket costs to eligible patients insured with participating health funds officially opened its doors this week. Groundbreaking agreements with Medibank and other funds mean that eligible members will not be charged out-of-pocket costs during their hospital stay at the new Adeney Private Hospital in Kew, Melbourne. Out-of-pocket costs for […]
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 remote placement provided the opportunity to experience life and work as a remote area nurse. The prospect of working in a remote area felt daunting […]
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 possibly a terrorist attack. Healthcare workers must be among the first responders in a radiation incident. They must be well-versed in radiation protection and aware […]