VR training helps nursing students manage aggressive patients
Nursing students are gaining confidence in managing aggressive patients thanks to innovative virtual reality (VR) training, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found. The program, known as I-VADE, allows clinicians and students to practice de-escalation strategies in realistic, fully immersive scenarios before they encounter them on the clinical floor. Participants navigate a simulated […]
‘Don’t be afraid’: A New Zealand RN prescriber shares what Australia can expect
As Australia shifts into designated registered nurse prescribing, many nurses are asking what it will look like in practice and whether the extra risk and responsibility is worth it. New Zealand RN community health prescriber Claire Stewart believes the benefits are clear. “Don’t be frightened,” she says. “Think about the positives. How this will enhance […]
West Africa to host landmark international conference
The inaugural CNMF West Africa Regional Conference will take place in Abuja, Nigeria, from 21–23 April 2026. Co-hosted with the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), this landmark event will provide a vital platform for networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing across the region. Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, and Sierra Leone are the four West […]