Primary Care Scholarship program boosts future nurse practitioners
Sexual and Reproductive Health Nurse Robyn Holmes is among hundreds of registered nurses on the journey to becoming a nurse practitioner thanks to a Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship. “It has eased financial pressures, allowing me to focus on both my education and clinical practice,” she tells the ANMJ. “The advanced clinical knowledge and […]
Paid clinical placements a ‘positive first step’, says ANMF
From today, nursing and midwifery students across Australia can apply for the $331.65 per week Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) to manage the significant financial costs of undertaking their mandatory clinical placements. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) was instrumental in advocating for the CPP to help alleviate widespread ‘placement poverty’ experienced by students due […]
ANMF (Tasmanian Branch) on track towards net zero
At the 2022 Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF Tasmanian Branch) Delegates’ Conference, nurse and midwife members challenged the Branch to explore ways to improve its sustainability footprint. Taking the resolution as a “green light” to do more, the Branch, which has under 30 full-time staff working across two offices, one in Hobart and the […]
Grad Spotlight – Jorja
Jorja Hudson is a graduate registered nurse based at Northern Sydney LHD. 1 What inspired you to pursue a career in nursing? I was inspired by the nurses I met before starting my own journey – they completely starstruck me. I saw how caring, smart, and compassionate they were, and I just knew I wanted […]
Celebrating International Nurses Day
Every year, we take time to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible contributions of nurses around the world. On International Nurses Day (12 May), we recognise the dedication, skill, and compassion of these essential professionals who provide care when it is needed most. As we mark this important day, we extend our gratitude to all nurses […]
Brick by brick: LEGO helps bridge gap between midwifery and medical students
Normally a staple of the childhood toybox, new research has found LEGO bricks can be an effective ice breaker between midwifery and medical students. Led by midwifery teaching specialists Liz McNeill from Flinders University and Dr Lyn Gum from the University of South Australia, the study found using the ubiquitous coloured blocks made the students […]
2025 Federal Election: Climate action at the forefront as parties face pressure to address Australia’s carbon footprint
As the 2025 federal election approaches, voters are seeking strong commitment on climate change action that reduces the nation’s carbon footprint and accelerates the transition to green energy and sustainable practices. Clear signs of climate change, such as the rise and intensity of extreme weather events like bushfires and heatwaves, impacts many aspects of daily […]
NEW ERA: Australian registered nurses empowered to prescribe
In December 2024, Health Ministers approved a new Registration standard: Endorsement for scheduled medicines – designated registered nurse prescriber, paving the way for qualified registered nurses to prescribe Schedule 2, 3, 4 and 8 medicines in partnership with an authorised health practitioner who is an independent prescriber. This landmark change will take effect mid-2025. REGISTERED […]
Student spotlight – Eve
Bachelor of Nursing student Eve McKenzie-McHarg is in her second year of study at La Trobe University’s Albury-Wodonga campus. 1. What inspired you to choose a career in nursing? I chose to study nursing because I have a deep passion for helping others and making a real difference in people’s lives. The ability to directly impact someone’s well-being, […]
Meet the ANMF’s new Climate Change Officer
“I wasn’t always passionate about environmental sustainability and climate change,” admits Catelyn Richards, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation’s (ANMF) newly appointed Climate Change Officer. “I was, first and foremost, a humanitarian, and saw my role as a nurse as one to give back to the community.” But as her nursing career evolved, the undeniable […]