Nurse Practitioners: Barriers to practice
2018-12-19T11:46:40+00:00January 16th, 2019|
Jo Perks was one of the first nurse practitioners in Australia, gaining authorisation over a decade ago in 2005. Despite being authorised for many years [...]
Pain management for people with dementia
2018-11-09T10:56:09+00:00October 29th, 2018|
The purpose of this article is to shed some light on the importance of pain management, to examine major barriers and make some recommendations to [...]
Sizing up a stronger rural health strategy
2018-10-03T14:59:19+00:00October 2nd, 2018|
As part of the May 2018 federal Budget, the then Minister for Rural Health, Deputy Leader of the National Party Senator Bridget McKenzie, issued a [...]
New health administration qualification now available
2018-10-22T14:10:03+00:00September 24th, 2018|
A career in nursing is not only rewarding but also highly diverse. Many nurses have transitioned from clinical roles into managerial roles, blending their knowledge [...]
An irregular heartbeat can lead to stroke
2018-09-18T09:40:12+00:00September 17th, 2018|
Australians are being urged to check whether they have an irregular heartbeat known as Atrial Fibrillation (AF), which dramatically increases the risk of stroke during [...]
Championing radiation oncology nurses
2018-09-04T10:26:43+00:00September 3rd, 2018|
Radiation Oncology Clinical Nurse Consultant Michelle Roach believes nurses practicing in the field deserve greater recognition for the valuable role they play in cancer treatment. [...]
New palliative care resources
2018-08-28T08:58:23+00:00August 28th, 2018|
The Palliative Care Education Collaborative, consisting of Palliative Care Curriculum for Undergraduates (PCC4U) and the Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA) are pleased [...]
RFDS targets mental health
2018-09-04T10:31:38+00:00August 28th, 2018|
The Royal Flying Doctor Service will use $84 million it received in May’s federal Budget to expand its existing services and establish a mental health [...]
Alcohol use disorders in women: a client group who fall through the cracks
2018-08-28T08:56:58+00:00August 24th, 2018|
Alcohol use disorders (AUDs) significantly impact on the life of the person and those who provide care. Unfortunately, however, people with AUDs, who often also [...]