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 […]

10 things I learned on clinical placement

Clinical placements provide nursing and midwifery students with the opportunity to transfer theory into practice and build critical hands-on skills. The journey from classroom to workplace challenges knowledge and provides the real-world experience required to prepare the next generation of nurses and midwives for their future careers. Melissa Rogers is a Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate […]

Person-centred nursing education during isolation

Person-centred nursing education, and curricula, value the voice of all involved – academics, students, industry, clinical facilitators, people receiving care. Only by embedding person-centred practice, values and frameworks at the heart of the learning environment can workplace culture be transformed, as nursing students are prepared to build an innovative quality nursing workforce of the future. […]

Acknowledging our Nurse and Midwife Educators: How they are navigating the COVID-19 ‘new normal’ return to campus within a Bachelor of Nursing program

Acknowledging our Nurse and Midwife Educators we highlight one of ANMJ’s Focus education stories on World Teachers’ Day. The authors of this article discuss how they have changed the way they educate students to ensure they provide a safe environment during the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for academics in their support […]

5 tips to handle constructive feedback effectively

For nurses and midwives, being able to give and receive constructive feedback is an essential skill and key component of reflective practice that facilitates continuous learning and development. Delivered well, constructive feedback is a valuable tool that helps nurses and midwives build on their strengths and identify areas for improvement. “When it comes to constructive […]

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