SA nurse-led innovation in hepatitis care
A South Australian nurse-led community service has improved access to care for people with hepatitis with those treated outside of hospital increased from 10% to 75% in two years. The Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) Viral Hepatitis Nurse-led Community-based Hepatitis C Treatment Service was recently awarded the Out of Hospital Strategies and Care winner […]
Nursing Now campaign launches in Australia
Australian nursing organisations, including the ANMF have welcomed the Australian launch of the global Nursing Now campaign. Nursing Now aims to improve health globally by raising the profile and status of nurses worldwide influencing policymakers and supporting nurses themselves to lead, learn and build a global movement. Nursing Now Co-Chair and UK All Party Parliamentary […]
Change the Rules: change the government rallies
ANMF members and officials rallied alongside other working Australians across the country today to protest against the failure of the Morrison government to deliver secure jobs and fair pay. The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) Change the Rules rallies took part in 14 centres across the country, from Cairns to Launceston, to Perth. ACTU […]
5 ways to re-energise on a night shift
For many nurses and midwives working night shifts, it can be challenging to keep energy levels up and remain mentally alert. Here are five ways to re-energise and combat night shift fatigue. Stay hydrated It’s hard to focus when you are dehydrated. Water has energising properties and staying hydrated can help you function optimally while […]
How shift work increases disease risk
New research may have unearthed how shift work can have a long-term effect on the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Previous studies have shown that shift work is associated with heart and metabolic diseases. A recent study published in Experimental Physiology suggests shift work has a negative impact on the way triglycerides are broken […]
Nurses needed for Guided Imagery and Music sessions
A Victorian nurse is looking for nurses to participate in low cost Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) sessions in south east Melbourne. Mental Health Nurse, Ann Maree Billings, is an RN and qualified Integrative Psychotherapist working in mental health and counselling. Ann Maree is offering low cost Guided Imagery and Music sessions to nurses and […]
Advance Care Planning: start the conversation
People have different goals at the end of life that reflect their values, says Palliative Care Project Officer Will Hallahan of Bethesda Health Care. “Some people do not want to be connected to a machine, they value bodily integrity. Others have spiritual or religious values. Some will tolerate pain and discomfort, other people are terrified […]
ICN: campaigning health for all
The ANMF has developed an international network of affiliations to advance the interests of the professions and improve health outcomes globally. The ANMJ talks with President Annette Kennedy of the International Council of Nurses (ICN). As President, what do you see as the ICN’s major roles? As the global voice of nursing representing more than […]
Nursing and naturopathy: a holistic approach
Victorian RN and naturopath Anita DiStasio has a passion to help others help themselves and a focus on the prevention of disease. DiStasio started nursing at 15 years old, in a nursing home where she used to get residents up on a Saturday morning. “I really loved it. Even as a young kid I wanted […]
Birthing on Country: Improving Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander infant and maternal health
Nyoongar woman and midwife Valerie Ah Chee started her midwifery training aged 41. It followed the birth of her youngest son Raphael who was her most complex at 28+4 days. He weighed 1,650gms and was in NICU for eight weeks. He was really tiny compared to his brothers. It started me on a journey of […]