Acute nursing care: Recognition and response to deteriorating patients
Failure to detect and respond to patient clinical deterioration is associated with increased hospital mortality and risk of adverse events that are known to be preventable. Early recognition and response to deteriorating patients by health professionals is fundamental for optimal patient outcomes. On the contrary, delayed identification and management of deterioration can lead to serious […]
Power napping on nightshift could improve safety
Power napping on nightshift could improve safety
Project demonstrates a new Model of Care needed to improve wait times for mental health patients in ED
A project undertaken at the Sir Charles Gairdner Emergency Department (SCGH ED) in WA has helped reduce wait times of mental health patients. The improvement process This project was undertaken using Clinical Service Redesign methodology taught at the Institute of Health Leadership during three months rotation. Participants were selected through selection criteria and interview process […]
Work-life balance
Work-life balance. This has become a cliché in our society. But despite its frequent use, this concept is still genuinely relevant to the lives of nurses, midwives and care workers. Many of us are time-poor. We are constantly juggling different commitments in our busy lives, such as work, family, and personal needs. The Covid-19 pandemic […]
Nurse practitioner tickled pink with patient recognition
Student Bone Marrow Nurse Practitioner Jill Shergold’s thoughtful act toward one of her patients has prompted her to be nominated in the Juiced TV’s latest Super Hero Awards. The awards are designed for patients to shine a light on hospital staff who selflessly dedicate themselves to the wellbeing of others. Eighteen-year-old Megan, who is no […]
ANMF calls on government to keep COVID payments for workers
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), is calling on the Albanese Government to reverse a decision to scrap COVID leave disaster payments, which have supported frontline workers throughout the pandemic. From today, workers who cannot work due to COVID-isolation requirements, will no longer be entitled to receive emergency payments of between $450-$750 a week. […]
Sending messages of love and support to children traumatised by war in Ukraine
Children across Australia are being asked to be part of the Magic Hearts For Ukraine Project to send one million Magic Hearts with messages of love and support to fellow children affected by war in Ukraine. The project’s purpose is to let them know children from the other side of the world love and care for them. […]
State budget failure prompts NSW nurses and midwives to take action
NSW nurses and midwives are planning a mass stop work meeting next week over the NSW budget and the state government’s failure to address the urgent need for shift by shift staffing ratios. Over 70 New South Wales Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWNMA) public sector branches have voted to stop work for various hours (from […]
An International Nursing Student’s Journey in Culturally Safe Nursing Care
Nursing Philosophy Statement: Nurses are responsible and accountable to provide person-centred and culturally safe care. As frontline healthcare providers, advocators and educators, nurses support patients, families and communities, promoting physical, emotional, social and cultural wellbeing. Australian First Nations People account for 3.4% of the total Australian population, residing across all Australian states and territories.1 As […]
The role gardens and gardening can play on the health and wellbeing of older people: A literature review
During my first clinical placement, an awe feeling struck me as I walked to the dining lounge overlooking a beautiful vegetable and flower garden. This was my first ever experience of being in an aged care facility that to my disbelief, some of the frail residents were actively enjoying gardening and checking their potted seedlings. […]