Nurse Practitioners filling in the gaps in care delivery
Nurse Practitioner Locum Solutions (NPLS) is a new, innovative service model developed by three nurse practitioners with backgrounds in emergency and acute care, clinical leadership, research and academia. The NPLS founders identified gaps in the delivery of high-quality care initially in regional and rural healthcare settings. NPLS aimed to fill these gaps by promoting the […]
Aboriginal healers treat patients in SA hospitals
Aboriginal traditional healers are working alongside health professionals in Adelaide hospitals to treat patients’ physical, emotional and cultural health and wellbeing. The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) Aboriginal health team has developed the first formalised and clinical endorsed procedure to support Ngangkari healers working in a health setting, including mental health. “It’s another resource […]
SA nurse-led innovation in hepatitis care
A South Australian nurse-led community service has improved access to care for people with hepatitis with those treated outside of hospital increased from 10% to 75% in two years. The Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) Viral Hepatitis Nurse-led Community-based Hepatitis C Treatment Service was recently awarded the Out of Hospital Strategies and Care winner […]
Nursing Now campaign launches in Australia
Australian nursing organisations, including the ANMF have welcomed the Australian launch of the global Nursing Now campaign. Nursing Now aims to improve health globally by raising the profile and status of nurses worldwide influencing policymakers and supporting nurses themselves to lead, learn and build a global movement. Nursing Now Co-Chair and UK All Party Parliamentary […]
Nurses needed for Guided Imagery and Music sessions
A Victorian nurse is looking for nurses to participate in low cost Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) sessions in south east Melbourne. Mental Health Nurse, Ann Maree Billings, is an RN and qualified Integrative Psychotherapist working in mental health and counselling. Ann Maree is offering low cost Guided Imagery and Music sessions to nurses and […]
Behind the makings of a new nurse fob watch strap
Monitoring and recording a patient’s vital signs are among the core duties of a nurse and keeping track of time is essential during the delivery of care. Yet due to infection control measures, nurses are required to remain bare below the elbows and discouraged from wearing watches. Nurses generally use an analogue fob watch and […]
The technology seeking to transform aged care
Groundbreaking flexible sensors fitted into the beds of aged care residents able to detect if they are in bed or not, breathing and track heart rate during the night could become the norm across the sector in years to come. The innovative research project got underway at RMIT University in Melbourne earlier this year thanks […]
Virtual reality in nursing and midwifery
University of Newcastle researchers are leading the world in ground-breaking virtual reality (VR) technology in the nursing and midwifery curriculum. The world-first technology was presented at the Professional Day of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association 73rd annual delegates’ conference recently. Project lead and Lecturer in Midwifery at the University of Newcastle (UON) Donovan Jones […]
Pioneer of nursing rights acknowledged
One of the great pioneers of nursing rights Margaret Ann (Gretta) Lyons, was recently acknowledged at the Victorian Alfred Hospital Nurses League Inc. Centenary Luncheon this month. Gretta set up the Alfred Hospital Nurses League to allow Alfred nurses to socialise and exchange ideas. She went on to actively pave the way to improve conditions for […]
Best evidence changes lives
The best evidence available should be accessible to all and is key to tackling poor practice that can do more harm than good, according to the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI), based in South Australia. The institute, which has recently been recognised for improving health for disadvantaged communities, is fulfilling a critical role, assisting health professionals […]