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Author: ANMJ Staff

What’s so super about superfoods?

Not a week goes by without a new superfood trending that promises to deliver astonishing health benefits. Think recent crazes like quinoa, chia sees, and kale. But does eating kale four times a week really support your bone health? Taking a closer look, University of New South Wales (UNSW) food and nutrition expert, Associate Professor […]

Preparation of student nurses for registration and healthcare delivery

Nursing workforce shortages and continuing pressures on healthcare systems require health services and education providers to work collaboratively to support student nurses’ transition into practice, preparing and retaining a quality nursing workforce. In recognition of this, a regional tertiary education provider has partnered with a NSW Local Health District (LHD) to conduct a longitudinal mixed […]

Supporting novice nurses in an Early Career Transition Program

The Supported Registered Nurse Program (SRNP) and Supported Enrolled Nurse Program (SENP) are six-month Early Career Transition Programs (ECTP) for registered and enrolled nurses who have not previously participated in or have not been accepted into a transition program. The program is closely aligned with the existing Transition to Professional Practice Program (TPPP) and aims […]

Cannula Conversations: An initiative to reduce bloodstream infections

With the aim to reduce the rate of peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) related bloodstream infections (BSIs) at the Townsville University Hospital, a six-month quality improvement activity was initiated through education, patient engagement, and surveillance. Healthcare-associated BSIs (HA-BSIs) have a significant burden on the healthcare system and are largely associated with increased risk of patient morbidity […]

The Aged Care Work Value Decision: What does it mean for you?

On 4 November 2022 the Fair Work Commission (FWC) handed down its decision on the ANMF and HSU’s applications to increase award wages for all employees working in residential aged care and home aged care. The unions sought an increase of 25% for all classifications. The FWC decided to grant an interim increase of 15% […]

The call for morally just global action

The COVID-19 pandemic together with other global pressures that have been placed on the world’s healthcare systems have converged to highlight the prediction –and now reality– of a catastrophic shortage of nurses. As the world grapples with how to remedy the erosion of the nursing workforce and build its sustainable future, leaders have been giving […]

International nurses and midwives head to Australian shores more than ever

In the first three months of 2022-23 new applications for Internationally Qualified Nurse and Midwife applications have increased by 87%, compared to the same period last year, Ahpra says. Further, Ahpra says the number of international nursing and midwifery registrations are approaching the pre-pandemic level of 5,753 international registrations in 2018-19. The number of Internationally […]

The ANMF National Policy Research Unit – the first five years

Embedding high-quality research into nursing and midwifery is vital for delivering safe, effective healthcare. This is not only important in informing best practice, but having the latest evidence is essential to the ANMF as they advocate for the rights of the nursing and midwifery workforce and support improvement to the health and wellbeing of all […]