Supporting deprescribing with the AMH Aged Care Companion
Optimising medicine use in older people is a complex balance between disease management and avoiding medicine-related problems As a person ages (particularly after the age of 70) they are more likely to have multiple chronic conditions, leading to the use of multiple medicines—commonly referred to as polypharmacy. While medicines can improve a person’s ability to […]
Revisiting nephrology nurse training
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Australia affects one in 10 people over the age of 18.1,2 There has been a 30% growth in people receiving Kidney Replacement Therapy (KRT) in the last decade3 for which specialist nursing care is required. Demand for nephrology nurses is increasing aligning with the increased case load and globally there […]
Nurses and midwives’ vital role in blood borne virus testing
Blood borne virus (BBV) testing in the healthcare setting is often initiated by nursing and midwifery staff, including infection prevention and control (IPC) nurses and hospital coordinators for the management of occupational exposure incidents, midwives for antenatal screening, and nurses throughout diverse community settings including community, correctional, refugee and sexual health settings.1 Nurses and midwives […]
8 reasons to take your career in mental health to South Australia
Want to take the next step in your mental health career or just looking for a change of scenery? Whether you’re just getting started or you’re a seasoned professional, there’s plenty of reasons to take your career in mental health to South Australia. While South Australia may be known for our festivals, wine regions and […]
Kids in chronic pain: A neglected issue
Chronic pain in children is a significant yet under recognised global public health problem, with prevalence studies estimating that between 11% and 38% (mean 20.8%) of children live with chronic pain (pain lasting longer than three months).1,2 The prevalence of chronic paediatric pain in Australia mirrors these statistics, with Chronic Pain Australia (CPA) concurring that […]
Midwifery Endorsement – not just for privately practising midwives
Since 2010, women and people giving birth have been able to access Medicare rebates for midwifery services, and some Medicare-funded pathology and radiology services provided by eligible midwives. To be eligible to apply for a Medicare provider number, midwives must meet certain requirements as articulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Midwives […]
Unlocking potential: Rethinking how we deliver care
Access to essential healthcare is increasingly challenging, especially in rural and remote areas where GP shortages are leaving communities without vital medical services. By removing outdated restrictions and regulatory barriers that prevent nurses, midwives, and other healthcare professionals from working to their full scope of practice, could bridge critical gaps in care. This shift along […]
6 things ANMF members should know about artificial intelligence (AI)
In a rapidly evolving world of technology, AI is presenting us with an increasingly uncertain future. So much of what AI may be able to offer is unknown. Will it improve health outcomes for patients, or pose a risk to their wellbeing? Will the work of nurses and midwives become easier or harder? What is […]
Nuclear energy in Australia: A nurse’s perspective
After all the budget hype, it is important that the Coalition’s plan to introduce nuclear energy into Australia’s’ energy mix does not get lost in the noise. This plan has ignited widespread debate, with many communities expressing concerns about the potential risks nuclear power poses. The proposal to establish nuclear reactors across the country raises […]
Remote placement deepens desire for a career in remote area nursing
I recently completed a two-week remote placement as part of the Flinders University Graduate Certificate in Remote Health Practice. As a registered nurse working in a South Australian hospital, the remote placement provided the opportunity to experience life and work as a remote area nurse. The prospect of working in a remote area felt daunting […]