A nurse’s road to recovery
Victorian nurse Mary Wong hopes her journey will help inspire other stroke survivors. The nurse who had a stroke in 2016 completed a 10 kilometre run in the Melbourne Marathon in under 60 minutes late last year. Running makes me feel free. I am so proud of how far I have come.” Mary still finds […]
Keeping it real; keeping it black
Remote area nurse Jason Coombes believes nurses and midwives have to get out of the clinic and into the community to improve health outcomes. “The community won’t come to the clinic unless they are sick or in pain. We need walking clubs and cooking classes; we need to play basketball with kids after school.” Jason […]
Women on boards: A leading force
Resignations of high profile women leaders last year have thrown the spotlight on the culture and gender disparity in Australian workplaces. Natalie Dragon talks to some prominent nurse leaders who are board members about their roles. The disparity between men and women in leadership roles perpetuates existing stereotypes about the role of women, both at […]
Culture shift to change aged care
Every Australian needs to roll up their sleeves, embrace their own ageing and rethink their interactions with older people, says Dr Catherine Barrett. The former nurse and passionate aged care advocate was one of five finalists selected for the prestigious 2018 Human Rights Medal announced in December. The Human Rights Awards, established in 1987, are […]
Global Indigenous gathering focuses on future generations
A global Indigenous gathering to explore the issues and concerns facing Indigenous people in Australia and to garner international perspectives will be held in Sydney this month. More than 2,000 Indigenous people from around the world are expected to attend the gathering co-hosted by the University of Sydney and The Healing Foundation. Healing Our Spirit […]
Virtual reality in nursing and midwifery
University of Newcastle researchers are leading the world in ground-breaking virtual reality (VR) technology in the nursing and midwifery curriculum. The world-first technology was presented at the Professional Day of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association 73rd annual delegates’ conference recently. Project lead and Lecturer in Midwifery at the University of Newcastle (UON) Donovan Jones […]
Q & A with Phil Della
Head of Curtin University’s School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine Professor Phillip Della was presented the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Honour at the Western Australian Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards earlier this year. Professor Della is arguably most well-known for his position as Chief Nursing Officer of Western Australia from 1999 to 2008. In this role, […]
Adelaide nurse takes out award ahead of National Stroke Week
Adelaide nurse Lizzie Dodd has been recognised for her extraordinary long-term dedication and commitment to stroke, winning the Stroke Foundation and Stroke Society of Australasia (SSA) 2018 Stroke Care Champion Award. Working from the Royal Adelaide Hospital, the Stroke Nurse Consultant has been instrumental in driving patient improvements across South Australia. The award was handed […]
Facing life head on
In recognition of World Humanitarian Day, we pays tribute to all humanitarian nurses and midwives. The ANMJ has featured many of these extraordinary nurses and midwives, highlighting the exceptional care they have given- including emergency nurse and paramedic Helen Zahos. “I am an ordinary person who has had some extraordinary experiences,” says humanitarian, emergency nurse […]
Psychological hazards
Work contributes to positive mental health and wellbeing. It provides structure, purpose, a sense of identity and self-worth. But what happens when the work is having an adverse effect on personal health and wellbeing? What strategies can be employed to stave off psychosocial stressors of the job? “I think one of the biggest risks is […]