Q&A with Nurse Robbie
Q&A with Nurse Robbie
A NUM’S top 7 tips for early career nurses
Starting out your nursing career can be daunting, exciting and challenging. Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Pauline Ryan works at Victoria’s Monash Medical Centre in a cardiothoracic and respiratory unit, overseeing everything from daily operations to engaging with patients about their care and monitoring clinical standards. A large part of her role involves supporting and empowering […]
What I learned from my first month as a graduate nurse
Registered nurse Melanie Challen finished her graduate year at Peninsula Health’s Frankston Hospital in Victoria in February. She undertook three rotations throughout the year, working in gastroenterology and general medicine, the orthopaedic and plastics surgical ward and lastly in the emergency department. Melanie followed in the footsteps of her mother to become a nurse. She […]
Meet Australia’s new Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
“It’s an incredible privilege to be able to be in this role and I take this role and my responsibility very seriously,” says new Commonwealth Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan. “I hope that I can bring strong leadership and commitment to both the nursing and midwifery professions across Australia as well as play […]
What it takes to volunteer as a nurse or a midwife in a developing country
Have you ever had a burning desire to volunteer as a nurse or a midwife in a developing country but not sure what’s involved? Registered nurse Jeneane Allen shares her insights on volunteering as a nurse in Kenya and Nepal. Jeneane spent nearly as much time in Africa than at home in Australia last year. […]
My 7 top tips for new graduate nurses
Victorian graduate nurse Tess Carr-Howard is on the cusp of completing her graduate year at Barwon Health’s University Hospital in Geelong. She spent the first six months working on the Adult Acute Ward before moving to the hospital’s Special Care Nursery, a neonatal unit providing care for babies in the region. The 36-year-old always had […]
Six C’s to effective nurse leadership
Nursing requires competent, confident leadership. No matter where you are in your career, you should be reflecting on your existing leadership skills and identifying areas where you can improve. Here are six C’s to help you with effective nurse leadership: communication; confidence; creating cohesion; courage; conflict resolution; and commitment to excellence. Communication Effective communication skills […]
8 reasons why nurses and midwives should embrace social media
Nurses and midwives working across all settings should take advantage of social media by using platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to build relationships, share research and solutions, advance the professions and above all improve patient care, according to two leading academics. “It has the opportunity, ultimately, to improve patient care,” says Associate Professor Deb […]
10 time management tips for nurses and midwives
For the novice nurse or midwife time management may seem an elusive skill. Even those with years of experience and adept at managing their time have bad days. Being realistic about what you can achieve in a shift is a start. Here are 10 top tips to help with time management. Arrive early Even giving […]
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 of support for the 100 Territorians diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. A joint funding agreement with the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) and the NT Government has resulted in the new dedicated Prostate […]