Tag: All Nurses And Midwives

Young pups move into aged care

A NSW Central Coast residential aged care facility (RACF) has introduced permanent pet therapy to bring comfort and companionship to its residents. Killarney Court is the first of Alino Living’s five RACFs to trial a permanent pet program, with plans already to expand it to the other sites following the social and emotional benefits seen […]

Learn how nurses and midwives play a crucial part in cyber security

The important role nurses and midwives play in Australia’s cyber security network is the theme of a webinar jointly run by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation and the Australian Digital Health Agency as part of their digital health series. Cyber-attacks can lead to loss or theft of sensitive health information, reputational damage, disruption to […]

Creating momentum towards a greener healthcare system

Nurses and midwives are key players in leading action on climate change to protect our health. Let’s educate, support and encourage each other to achieve a sustainable future. Health service delivery in Australia currently contributes 7% to our nation’s emissions. Fortunately, the response to climate change is increasingly being recognised as a healthcare priority across the […]

Nurse sounds a warning on hearing loss for COVID-19 patients

A registered nurse who experienced sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) five weeks after testing positive to COVID-19 has documented her experience to inform research into a little-known side effect of the virus. Kim Gibson, who was fully vaccinated at the time, developed acute hearing loss in one ear, along with vertigo and tinnitus several weeks […]

Meeting the health needs for Aboriginal people in the East Pilbara

Western Australian registered nurse Mel Robinson visited Newman in the East Pilbara from 13-18 March to learn about the challenges and solutions in meeting local healthcare needs. She shares her experiences with the ANMJ. My name is Mel Robinson and I am the Director Aboriginal Health at Child and Adolescent Health Service and I have […]

NSW healthcare scholarships welcomed but commitment needed on staffing ratios

The incoming NSW Labor government has announced the introduction of 2,000 new scholarships for healthcare students from 2024. The $76 million investment aimed to attract staff and retain talent in the NSW public health system has been welcomed by the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) who now want commitment from NSW Labor to mandated […]

Checking blood pressure using artificial intelligence and a camera

Monitoring blood pressure using a digital camera could soon be the norm, thanks to an innovative technique developed by Australian and Iraqi researchers. Using the same remote-health technology they pioneered to monitor vital health signs from a distance, engineers from the University of South Australia and Baghdad’s Middle Technical University have designed a non-contact system […]