Nurses and midwives from Australia and New Zealand pay tribute to colleagues around the world who lost their lives fighting COVID-19
More than a hundred nurses and midwives from across Australia and New Zealand joined an online vigil last night in honour of their colleagues from around the world who have lost their lives to COVID-19. Reports from Global Nurses United (GNU), estimate over 300 nurses in 32 countries have died due to the virus to […]
International Nurses Day – Facing challenges head on: Nursing through leadership and advocacy
International Nurses Day- Nursing through leadership and advocacy
Australians drinking more alcohol than usual during COVID-19 are concerned about their habits
While Australians are drinking more alcohol than usual, they are also concerned about how much they are consuming and the consumption of others in their household during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data. The poll conducted by YouGov Galaxy and commissioned by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) showed that 20% of […]
International nursing leaders express their support for Australian nurses and midwives amidst bushfires
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) and the international leadership of the Nursing Now Campaign have expressed their support and solidarity to the nurses and midwives of Australia who are caring for those who have been impacted, physically, emotionally and mentally by the bushfires across Australia. In a letter to ANMF’s Federal Secretary Annie Butler, […]
Five tips on finding your nursing speciality
There may come a point in a nurse’s career when it’s time to specialise. But with multiple specialities to choose from, how do you find one that’s right for you? Why specialise Specialising in a field of nursing can create numerous professional opportunities resulting in greater work satisfaction. Benefits include: Yet discovering your passion for […]
Just breathe
When four call bells are ringing, IV antibiotics need to be administered stat while another patient urgently needs their catheter emptied – it can all get too much. Stress levels rise causing you to get flustered, which does nothing to help manage your patient load. So what can you do instantly to take control? Simply Breath! According to […]
Tips to promote better sleep during the day to survive night shift
Our bodies are naturally wired to be awake during the day and sleep for approximately eight hours a night. Working night shifts runs counter to the body’s sleep-wake cycle and can seriously affect your health- not to mention your social life. The sleep-cycle is controlled by a part of the brain known as the circadian […]
Finding relief through yoga
It’s no secret that being a nurse or a midwife can be stressful. Finding a healthy way to manage and relieve stress before it takes a negative toll on your body is crucial. Anesthetics nurse Jana Hnatova, believes yoga and meditation are great ways to relieve workplace stress. Since taking up yoga over a year […]