Common painkillers linked to antibiotic resistance
Common over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen are fuelling antibiotic resistance, according to new research from the University of South Australia. What’s more, when used together, they are amplifying one of the world’s biggest health threats. Assessing the interaction of non-antibiotic medications, the broad-spectrum antibiotic ciprofloxacin, and Escherichia coli (E. coli) – a common […]
‘This is dangerous’: QNMU sounds alarm over BlueCare plan to axe 60% of enrolled nurses
The QNMU has slammed a move by the state’s largest aged care provider to slash 60% of its enrolled nursing workforce.
‘We support each other’: A nurse’s journey working in war-torn Ukraine
My husband and I were deployed to Ukraine to work in an Emergency Field Hospital (EFH) with International Relief Agency, Samaritan’s Purse (SP), following the full-scale invasion by Russia the previous February, 24 May 2022. The journey from Poland was eerie as our bus of aid workers was the only vehicle on the motorway headed for […]
Nurse practitioners working in urgent care invited to take part in Curtin University study
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) working in urgent care are invited to participate in a Curtin University study exploring NP roles in Australian Urgent Care Centres (UCCs). The research aims to identify how organisational and systemic factors enable or constrain NPs’ ability to work at full scope in urgent care settings. Despite strong evidence supporting NP-led models, […]
Applications now open: $21.5 million in scholarships to help aged care nurses and workers advance careers
The federal government is investing $21.5 million in more than 1,000 scholarships to help aged care workers and nurses further their education and training, as part of efforts to strengthen the workforce’s capacity to deliver high-quality care that meets the complex needs of older Australians. Aged Care Minister Sam Rae launched the Aged Care Nursing […]
‘The accidental school nurse’: More skilled nurses needed to help students, finds study
While no formal education pathways to become a school nurse in Australia exist, nurses are stumbling into the career path via a number of ways, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) suggests. “The accidental school nurse; that’s almost a way to describe this career path,” says lead author, Dr Anita Moyes. “A lot of […]
Speaking up on climate: How nurses and midwives can drive change
Last month, I had the opportunity to present at the Tasmanian Delegates Conference on climate action in nursing. These conferences play a vital role in shaping our collective movements. They bring together nurses from across the state to share ideas, raise concerns, and shape the direction of collective advocacy. They are a chance to step […]
Wearable wound monitoring device could improve chronic infection care
RMIT University researchers have developed a wearable wound monitoring device with integrated sensors that could reduce infection risks by minimising the need for frequent physical contact. Standard methods require regular removal of wound dressings for assessments, often delaying crucial interventions, whereas this invention monitors healing remotely via a Bluetooth connection. The proof-of-concept device is designed […]
‘Moulds are for pottery, not for midwives’. Exploring the career of an academic midiwfe
With two nurses for parents, Liz McNeill once swore she would never follow in their footsteps. “I heard all the stories growing up, my Dad was a psychiatric nurse and my mother worked in aged care, and I thought, no thanks,” she recalls. But fate had other ideas. From a young age, Liz was drawn […]
10,000 steps? New study suggests 7,000 just as good for health
A new study suggests it might be time to rethink the common 10,000-steps-a-day goal, with just 7,000 daily steps achieving nearly identical health benefits. Led by Professor Melody Ding from the University of Sydney’s School of Public Health, the study, published in The Lancet Public Health, analysed data from 57 studies from 2014 to 2025 that were conducted in […]