Universities Accord final report: What does the Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery (CDNM) think?
The Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery (CDNM) has welcomed recommendations outlined in the recently released Australian Universities Accord Final Report, especially efforts to address rising ‘placement poverty’ experienced by undergraduate nursing and midwifery students. To reduce financial hardship caused by the unpaid clinical placements, the report called on the federal government to provide […]
Is it time to check back in with your insurance?
Having insurance through your super account can help ensure you and your family are covered if the worst happens. At HESTA, all eligible members receive insurance automatically once they’re aged over 25 and have more than $6,000 in their account and their account is not inactive. In fact, some members choose to increase the amount […]
Nominations requested!!
Following on from the success of Mary Chiarella’s 5 of My Life episode (you can listen here https://anmj.org.au/theres-something-about-mary/) we have decided to spread the love! What better way to celebrate our colleagues and build genuine human connection across the profession than doing Five of My Life episodes with six more of our colleagues? Except this […]
IR Reform: Closing the loopholes on unfair pay and conditions
Last year heralded the next stage in the federal government’s workplace relations reform agenda to close the loopholes that undermine pay, security and safety for workers. The Closing Loopholes Bill is the third tranche of industrial relations (IR) legislation to be pursued by the Albanese Labor Government since being elected in 2022. It is an […]
New resource for health professionals to help asthma patients get a better night’s sleep
The National Asthma Council has released a new resource for health professionals outlining key steps for treating patients who present with poor asthma control and sleep issues. Associate Professor Greg Katsoulotos, Australian Asthma Handbook Committee member and respiratory medicine and sleep disorders physician, said the new resource was aimed at helping patients with asthma who […]
Progressing Gender Equity in 2024
As of 2023, Australia’s national gender pay gap stands at 13.3%, translating to women earning $253.50 less per week than their male counterparts. Projections suggest it will take another 26 years to close this gap. Supporting ANMF’s predominately female membership, the union has strongly lobbied over many years for changes to support equality and close […]
Increasing equity in access to healthcare
Ensuring equitable access to healthcare means that every Australian, irrespective of their socio-economic status, geographical location, or other factors, has the capacity to access essential health services when and where they need them. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is actively involved in a range of strategically aligned initiatives to achieve this goal, such […]
Smoking rates fall as vaping triples, new data reveals
While less than 10% of Australians are smoking daily, the use of e-cigarettes tripled between 2019 and 2022–2023, survey results from Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) have revealed. The National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2022–2023 examines information on more than 21,000 people in Australia aged 14 and over and their use of, and attitudes toward, […]
Transforming nursing assessment in acute hospitals
Optimising ward nursing physical assessment to detect early changes and trends in patient condition can enhance hospital safety, new research shows. The approach re-focuses nursing assessment from routinised patient observations of vital signs to purposeful and ongoing physical assessment. “Although hospital rapid response systems for rescuing deteriorating patients provide a safety net, detection of clinical […]
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 […]