Trailblazing Indigenous nurse and leader, Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue, passes away aged 91
Trailblazing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurse, leader, and rights activist, Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue, passed over the weekend, aged 91. A proud Yankunytjatjara woman, Dr O’Donoghue leaves behind a remarkable legacy of work underpinned by a fierce and unrelenting drive to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Among her […]
Bowel screening reminder for World Cancer Day
Ahead of World Cancer Day on 4 February, Australian researchers are calling for people of all ages to be aware of the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer. “We know early detection and treatment is vital to overcoming not only bowel cancer, but potentially other cancers as well,” said Professor Si Ming Man from the […]
Forty years on, Medicare is at a crossroads
Forty years on, Medicare is at a crossroads
The Nurse and Midwife Health Program Australia (NMHPA): What you need to know
Due to the nature of the work, nurses, and midwives as well as students of the professions face significant risks to their psychosocial and physical health and wellbeing. Increasing natural disasters along with the COVID pandemic have amplified existing workforce challenges and workplace health and safety risks. In recognition of this, the federal government has […]
Free dementia training course for first responders
Frontline emergency workers can now access specialised training to help equip them to assist people with dementia safely in emergency situations. The landmark Dementia Training for First Responders course is aimed at addressing the unique challenges faced by frontline workers when dealing with people living with dementia. The free, one-hour online course developed by Dementia […]
Delegation in aged care: Know your responsibilities
Recent reforms in aged care have led to some employers reducing the number of enrolled nurses, leaving a skills gap which has brought to the fore concerns around delegation of work
What do nurse practitioners think about registered nurse (RN) prescribing?
While acknowledging that Registered Nurse (RN) prescribing offers an opportunity to potentially improve patient access to medicines and enhance healthcare system efficiency, many nurse practitioners remain equally concerned about how it will be implemented, possible role ambiguity, and patient safety, a recent study has revealed. The survey of 229 Australian nurse practitioners, about 10% of […]
Meet Nurse Blake, the accidental comedy sensation
In 2017, Blake Lynch, better known as Nurse Blake, was driving home after a gruelling shift in an intensive care unit when he experienced his first panic attack. The culprit, he later found out through therapy, was burnout and stress triggered by the demands of the high-acuity ward. As a way to cope, he began […]
Indigenous influencers use TikTok to increase HPV vaccination uptake
Delivering health promotion through social media platforms is one of the latest tools increasingly being used to empower people to take ownership and control of their health. Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers have joined ranks with Indigenous TikTok influencers in workshops aimed to help increase human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among Aboriginal youth. Data from […]
Midwife pilot inspires next generation of nurses and midwives to aim high
“My advice for those that are starting out is that you’ve got to believe in yourself,” says midwife, helicopter pilot and CEO Captain Jan Becker who has spent years saving babies’ lives in Africa. Dr Becker gave some advice to those starting out in nursing and midwifery as she graduated in early October with a […]