New guidelines for incontinence medicines for World Continence Week
Australia’s first co‑designed resources to support the safe use of urinary incontinence medicines for people living with dementia have been released to mark World Continence Week, 15–21 June. While medications to manage urinary incontinence are routinely prescribed, they carry hidden dangers for people with dementia, increasing the risk of side effects such as worsening memory loss. Despite these risks, the healthcare sector has previously […]
UTS to make VR violence prevention training mandatory for nursing students
In an Australian first, the University of Technology Sydney will make immersive virtual reality training in aggression and violence prevention mandatory as part of preparation for clinical placements. From 2027, all first‑year nursing students at UTS will undertake mandatory VR training in violence-prevention before they go on placement. The decision comes amid growing concern about the frequency of violence in healthcare settings. A recent report from the NSW Nurses and […]
New nurse-led resource for Multiple Sclerosis: Back on Track
A new nurse‑led resource series designed to empower and guide people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has been launched, offering practical support at every stage of the MS journey. MS Australia and MS Nurses Australasia have released Back on Track ahead of World MS Day tomorrow (30 May), with this year’s global campaign again centred on the theme ‘My MS Diagnosis: Navigating MS Together.’ Developed […]
First intake of RN prescribers begins
The first cohort of registered nurses undertaking newly accredited RN prescribing courses commences next week. La Trobe University Course Coordinator for the Graduate Certificate in RN Prescribing, Corinne Dunningham, spoke with the ANMJ about the landmark change. Hailed as one of the most significant shifts in nursing regulation in two decades, RN prescribing aims to […]
Australia’s inaugural Respectful Maternity Care conference to address birth trauma
Australia’s first national conference on respectful maternity care will be held in a bold response to the systemic shortcomings exposed by the NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry last year. Hosted by the Maternity Consumer Network, the Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) conference will be held on 6-7 March 2026 in Brisbane, and online for interstate and international attendees. The hybrid event will unite maternity consumers, midwives, obstetricians, researchers and healthcare professionals to champion equity, dignity and […]
New national guidelines on concussion treatment
New national clinical guidelines on the treatment of concussion and mild traumatic brain injury and a model of care specific to Australia and New Zealand are now available. University of Queensland researchers have led the development of the guidelines along with an education program to help address an identified knowledge gap. About 50% of people who sustain concussion and mild traumatic brain injury do […]
Gain digital skills in a changing environment: eLearning packages
Get ahead in the digital space. The Australian Digital Health Agency Online Learning Portal offers a range of digital courses specific to nurses and midwives. Digital technologies are transforming healthcare by enhancing patient care, improving operational efficiency, and enabling greater accessibility. Changes are already happening in the way we work with the advent of the […]
Clinical pathways show early signs of progress in sepsis burden
A decline in the proportion of sepsis-related deaths occurring in emergency departments suggests the growing impact of sepsis education and pathways, reveals a new report released ahead of World Sepsis Day tomorrow. The landmark report released for World Sepsis Day, 13 September 2025, reveals that sepsis is more prevalent, deadly and costly than previously understood. […]
Advertising blitz to boost primary healthcare workforce welcomed
The ANMF has welcomed the first ever Australian government advertising campaign to showcase the diverse and rewarding careers available in primary healthcare which launched today. The new national campaign will be delivered via television, social media, digital video and ‘out-of-home’ ads like billboards around TAFEs, universities and hospitals. The campaign highlights promotes nursing, midwifery and […]
Rural, regional and remote scholarships for NSW nursing students and new graduates now open
NSW nursing students and new graduates living in or looking to work in rural, regional and remote areas are encouraged to apply for new scholarships announced today. Nine types of scholarships are now open in the first round of the NSW Rural and Regional Health Career Scholarships Program for 2025, which supports students of nursing, […]