ICN forms new alliance for students and early career nurses
An innovative new ICN body representing student and early career nurses aimed at amplifying their voices and increasing their input on policy has been established by the International Council of Nurses. ICN Senior Policy Advisor Erica Burton has been leading this work since 2017, including development of the strategy on how to further engage SECNs […]
NSW nurse practitioners, endorsed midwives allowed to prescribe abortion pills
Access to abortion in NSW is set to become easier after the state’s parliament yesterday passed a bill enabling nurse practitioners and endorsed midwives to prescribe abortion medication, known as MS-2 Step, for pregnancies up to nine weeks. The legislation, which aims to improve access to this essential healthcare for women in rural and regional […]
2025 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards: Winners announced
A nurse from Victoria, a midwife from the Victoria-NSW border, and a South Australian based nursing and midwifery research centre have scooped this year’s awards.
Revisiting nephrology nurse training
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Australia affects one in 10 people over the age of 18.1,2 There has been a 30% growth in people receiving Kidney Replacement Therapy (KRT) in the last decade3 for which specialist nursing care is required. Demand for nephrology nurses is increasing aligning with the increased case load and globally there […]
Nurse and midwife registration renewal closes at the end of May
Nurses and midwives have until 31 May 2025 to renew their annual registration. Before you renew, you must set up your new Ahpra portal, introduced earlier this year, which includes multifactor authentication to protect your personal data and a range of features such as streamlined forms and a personalised dashboard. Click here for a step-by-step […]
State of the World’s Nursing 2025 report: Inequities threaten global health goals
While the global nursing workforce continues to grow, widespread disparities in the availability of nurses remain across regions and countries, exacerbating inequities, according to the State of the World’s Nursing 2025 report, released on International Nurses Day. Publishedby the World Health Organization (WHO) and International Council of Nurses (ICN) the report provides the latest comprehensive and up-to-date […]
Landmark report calls for urgent action to fix global nurse staffing crisis
Understaffing is endangering both nurses and patients and undermining healthcare quality, a groundbreaking new report from Global Nurses United (GNU) has revealed. The worldwide nurse staffing crisis affects regions differently – with the Global North experiencing workforce exodus due to poor conditions while the Global South struggles with severe resource limitations, according to the report. […]
Simulation expansion in midwifery consolidates skills for practice
An expansion of Edith Cowan University Ward for a Day initiative for midwifery students in Western Australia follows a $500,000 investment in new equipment including high fidelity simulated birthing mannequins. ECU’s School of Nursing and Midwifery immersive practice ward-based simulation builds on its existing program, which places nursing students in real-world scenarios to assist their […]
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 […]
Nurses and midwives’ vital role in blood borne virus testing
Blood borne virus (BBV) testing in the healthcare setting is often initiated by nursing and midwifery staff, including infection prevention and control (IPC) nurses and hospital coordinators for the management of occupational exposure incidents, midwives for antenatal screening, and nurses throughout diverse community settings including community, correctional, refugee and sexual health settings.1 Nurses and midwives […]