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 […]
Study explores role of Army Medics trained as ‘soldier-nurses’ as part of the ‘War on Terror’
New research has investigated the role of army medics, trained as both enrolled nurses and as soldiers, who live out a duality of roles while serving in conflict zones, such as the ‘War on Terror’ in Afghanistan. For her PhD thesis, submitted this year, registered nurse Kristina Griffin, Associate Head of School – Nursing, School […]
New study pinpoints the need for better workplace safety for RANs
Improvements to workplace safety for nurses working in regional and remote areas are urgently needed according to a new study. The literature review undertaken by registered nurse and researcher Laura Wright from James Cook University’s Murtupuni Centre for Rural and Remote Health, found that recommendations from research on RAN workplace safety dating back as far […]
Calls for government action on gender pay gap
Calls for government action on gender pay gap
Improving best practice through nursing and midwifery research
As nurses and midwives have you ever thought about conducting or being part of a research project? Dean Whitehead, the lead author/editor of Nursing and Midwifery Research: Methods and Appraisal for Evidence Based Practice, says, research holds obvious appeal for nurses and midwives who appreciate “structured processes”. “Research is a logical and structured process. The […]
What are the most important research questions about medicine use in people living with dementia?
Researchers from the University of South Australia, the University of Sydney, Monash University and the University of New South Wales in partnership with the James Lind Alliance want to hear from nurses (as well as other healthcare professionals and healthcare workers and consumers) about what they think are the most important questions about medicine use […]
Final-year nursing students don’t consider general practice a priority career path, study finds
Final-year nursing students don’t consider general practice a priority career path, study finds
Transitioning to the Australian nursing workforce: Perceptions and experiences of international nursing students and international nursing graduates
Researchers from the University of South Australia want to hear from international nursing graduates (international students who have graduated from an Australian nursing degree) about their experiences of around transitioning from study to the Australian nursing workforce. This research follows the team’s previous research that explored international nursing students’ (not graduates) perceptions and experiences of […]
Up to $70 million and 145 lives saved under five years thanks to nurse-patient ratios in Queensland
Up to $70 million and 145 lives saved under five years thanks to nurse-patient ratios in Queensland
Update: Fit testing and checking PPE for COVID-19 care
Fit testing and checking PPE is evidence-based best practice for protecting the health and safety of staff, patients, and the wider community in the context of caring for people with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Key points Introduction While Australia is faring extremely well regarding the global COVID-19 pandemic, frontline health care staff are still facing […]