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Black African nurses battle racism in rural Australian workplaces, study finds

‘It’s infectious’: How laughter therapy is improving the lives of people with kidney disease on dialysis

Looking to upskill? A Master’s Degree in Nursing could be the right choice

‘Our eyes became our big way of communicating’: The power of body language during COVID-19

Flashing a reassuring smile. Giving the thumbs up. Offering a comforting hand. A subtle, yet often powerful tool, the importance of body language has long-been recognised in nursing for its ability to improve patient care. Anita Haines is a clinical nurse consultant at Western Health in Victoria and team leader of its Palliative Care Consultancy […]

ANMF reveals impacts of job insecurity in aged care at Senate Inquiry

How to climb the nursing career ladder

“As nurses, we can underestimate just how versatile and transferable our skills are and how much we know about the healthcare system,” says Kathryn Riddell, Chief Nursing Officer at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. “You’ve got to be open to new opportunities and committed to continue to learn both formally and informally. When I talk to […]

Work health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic

The advantages of double degrees in nursing and midwifery

Many university students choose double degrees in nursing and midwifery to broaden their skills, knowledge and versatility, and the increased career opportunities it can offer. Michael Larin, a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) who works in the recovery unit at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, completed a Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery at Monash University […]