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ICN condemns deaths of nurses and midwives in conflict zones
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has condemned attacks on nurses and midwives working in conflict zones and called for [...]
QLD phases out junk food ads in hospitals
Queensland government plans to phase out junk food and alcohol advertising on government owned sites including the rail network, bus shelters, roadsides and major [...]
What matters most to sick kids in hospital
Sick children in hospital count feeling safe and getting enough sleep at night as their most important needs, according to [...]
Cartoon caption contest
Put your wit to the test! Come up with the funniest caption and you could win a $50 Coles/Myer Card [...]
Report uncovers gender barriers to leadership within nursing
Persistent gender related barriers preventing nurses from pursuing leadership positions must be addressed along with greater investment in the profession [...]
Urine test could revolutionise prostate cancer treatment
International researchers have developed an experimental new urine test that diagnoses aggressive prostate cancer and predicts whether patients will need [...]
In Practice
Mental health risk assessment: Who decides?
Mental health risk assessment practices have largely evolved in response to the perceived ‘threat’ posed to the community as a [...]
The impact of financial wellbeing on health
Financial wellbeing is key to health outcomes. It is a social determinant of health because without money purchasing medications, engaging [...]
Interviews
New Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse for the Top End
New Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse for the Top End, Ruby Hilario, says she will be able to increase the level [...]
Justice & Action
International Nurses Day: 12 May 2019
2019: Celebrating nurse-led models of care The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is highlighting nurse-led initiatives that push the boundaries [...]
WHO’S top 10 threats to global health in 2019
Earlier this year, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its top 10 threats to global health in 2019 together with [...]
International Day of the Midwife: 5 May 2019
2019: Defenders of Women’s Rights Midwives often play a pivotal role in standing up and speaking out for the rights [...]
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