Developing and evaluating a clinical supervision training program for mental health nurses

The continued support for nurses through education and training is fundamental to the success and growth of the profession. This is particularly relevant within mental health nursing, where staff often face complex and emotionally challenging circumstances. The past decades have seen a growth in interest and understanding of workplace support within mental health settings through […]

Nursing, midwifery, and care worker workforce reform

Nursing and midwifery workforce reform in Australia is essential for adapting to changing healthcare needs, improving patient outcomes, addressing health disparities, and ensuring that the right number of skilled professionals are empowered and enabled to provide timely and high-quality care. It demands strategic planning, improved education, and policy changes to help build a sustainable workforce […]

National Digital Health Strategy set to empower Australians

Governments have ticked off a 5-year plan aiming to empower Australians to manage and improve their personal health and wellbeing through advances in digital technology. Launched today, Australia’s National Digital Health Strategy 2023 – 2028 and accompanying Strategy Delivery Roadmap present a path towards an inclusive, sustainable and healthier future for all Australians. The digital health strategy is striving […]

Aged care reform

Following years of neglect, significant aged care reforms in 2023 marked a turning point in the nation’s commitment to ensuring the delivery of safe and high-quality care for our elderly Australians. The Albanese Government implemented sweeping reforms across the sector, highlighted by pivotal legislation mandating the presence of a registered nurse 24/7 in every nursing […]

Not getting enough sleep? You’re not alone

If you’re struggling to get regular shuteye you’re not alone, with a new study showing that getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep a night is out of reach for almost a third of adults. The global study, published in Sleep Health, found 31% of adults had average sleep durations falling outside the recommended range. […]

Nurse banned for stealing PPE during COVID-19 national storage

A tribunal has banned a registered nurse from Western Australia from applying for registration for a year after she stole personal protective equipment (PPE), including face masks and disposable gloves, during a critical national shortage amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2020, Selvarani Burwood was working casually at a Tertiary institution as a clinical nurse […]

Scientists develop game-changer in treating chronic wounds

A team of international scientists has developed a more effective treatment for chronic wounds that doesn’t involve antibiotics or silver-based dressings, but instead, an ionized gas called plasma. The treatment involves boosting the plasma activation of hydrogel dressings with a unique mix of different chemical oxidants that decontaminate and help health chronic wounds. According to […]

Language barriers contribute to higher aggression in immigrants with dementia

Immigrants living with dementia are more likely to present with agitation and aggression compared with their non-immigrant counterparts, new research shows. Behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), such as agitation and aggression, are common. However, its presentation may be influenced by the cultural background of the person, according to research from Edith Cowan University […]

Emergency Department nurses of Flinders Medical Centre drive wellbeing initiatives

Each Friday, nurses working in the Emergency Department at Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia don vibrant scrubs to uplift the mood in the consistently hectic and high-stress ward. This uncomplicated gesture to boost morale is just one of numerous initiatives led by ED nurses to enhance the overall health and wellbeing of staff members. […]

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