Can clinical (reflective) supervision help reduce workplace bullying?
Can clinical (reflective) supervision help reduce workplace bullying?
My 7 top revision tips for nursing students
Undertaking a nursing degree is demanding and challenging. From assignments to clinical placements and everything in between, the amount of learning you need to absorb can seem overwhelming. It’s why it is important to hone revision tips and strategies to keep up to speed and on top of your nursing studies. NSW registered nurse Taylor […]
Nurse academic recognised in Australia Day 2022 Honours List
Southern Cross University’s Professor Marianne Wallis has been honoured for her contribution to nursing, research and tertiary education by being made a Member of the Order of Australia (OAM) in this week’s 2022 Australia Day Honours List. Associate Dean of Research at Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Health, Professor Wallis has been a chief investigator […]
Bring in the ‘RUSOM’
What is a RUSOM, you ask? Well, RUSOM stands for a Registered Undergraduate Student of Midwifery and is a new employment role at Western Health, Melbourne; the first health service in Victoria to trial this new role. Fourteen RUSOMs from three different universities, currently completing either a four-year dual nursing and midwifery degree or a […]
Respiratory failure
The following excerpt is from the ANMF’s respiratory failure tutorial on the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) website. Respiratory failure is one of the most common reasons for admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) and a common comorbidity in patients admitted for acute care. It is the leading cause of death from pneumonia and Chronic […]
Study: Reflection as a learning strategy for the training of nurses in clinical settings
Interventions, tools, approaches and the measurement of nurses’ reflection in clinical settings are highly varied, a new paper has found. Reflection is a formal process that can help nurses and nursing students develop crucial skills and competencies when undertaking training in clinical practice settings. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s (NMBA) Registered nurse standards […]
‘Be a sponge’: Tips to nail clinical placement
‘Be a sponge’: Tips to nail clinical placement
Looking to upskill? A Master’s Degree in Nursing could be the right choice
Looking to upskill? A Master’s Degree in Nursing could be the right choice
How do I become a Nurse Practitioner?
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are registered nurses (RNs) with the experience, expertise and authority to diagnose and treat people of all ages with a broad range of acute or chronic health conditions. The innovative role, which requires education at Masters Level, aims to improve access to treatment, provide cost-effective care, target at-risk populations and provide clinical […]
The advantages of double degrees in nursing and midwifery
Many university students choose double degrees in nursing and midwifery to broaden their skills, knowledge and versatility, and the increased career opportunities it can offer. Michael Larin, a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) who works in the recovery unit at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, completed a Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery at Monash University […]