De-stress, not distress: How to unwind after work
2022-11-09T10:05:02+11:00November 8th, 2022|
We all have the best intentions to improve our ‘wind down’ time, especially after an evening shift — but when it comes to it, they [...]
New culturally safe resources for First Nations women on polycystic ovary syndrome
2022-11-04T10:11:04+11:00November 4th, 2022|
New culturally safe resources on periods and polycystic ovary syndrome are now available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and healthcare professionals. The brochures, [...]
A focus on aged care
2022-10-26T16:01:41+11:00October 26th, 2022|
In response to the increased demand for more aged care health professionals, the Australian Government Department of Health has extended the Rural Locum Assistance Program [...]
These boots are made for walking: Looking beyond the risk factors for lower limb amputations in patients with diabetes
2022-09-26T11:37:28+10:00October 25th, 2022|
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a growing health concern that causes considerable morbidity and mortality.1,2 Lower extremity amputations (LEAs) are amongst the most serious [...]
‘Insider knowledge’ helps midwives get the maternity care and birth outcomes they want
2022-09-21T12:17:49+10:00October 20th, 2022|
Midwives’ professional experience, insider knowledge and ability to draw on colleagues and friends for support and care can help them get the maternity care and [...]
Midwives under pressure
2022-09-21T12:48:39+10:00October 17th, 2022|
Midwives are facing significant issues with staffing across Australia. ANMF Branches have reported unmanageable workloads in postnatal wards, poor staffing skill mix, midwives being replaced [...]
NEW accredited eLearning to optimally support your patients after an ACS event
2022-10-04T15:58:45+11:00October 12th, 2022|
Introducing the Heart Foundation Six Steps to Cardiac Recovery e-learning module, designed to support nurses and facilitate effective bedside education after an acute coronary syndrome [...]
International outlook, local action: What is the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals project?
2022-10-07T16:19:49+11:00October 7th, 2022|
After the disastrous 2019-20 bushfire season and recent flooding in NSW, Australia’s nurses and midwives know all too well that climate disaster creates a significant [...]
Evidence Brief: COVID-19 variants and sub-variants
2022-09-29T12:49:27+10:00September 29th, 2022|
Australia has recently reached the end of the latest wave of COVID-19 infections that occurred over the winter months. This wave of steadily increasing numbers [...]