International Day of the Midwife
International Day of the Midwife
Extra 2,000 RNs to be upskilled to work in intensive care to meet COVID-19 demand
An extra 2,000 free online training places to rapidly upskill registered nurses to enable them to work in intensive care units and support Australia’s COVID-19 surge capacity will be made available to ensure areas most in need are prioritised. The federal government launched an online training program on April 2 offering 20,000 RNs the opportunity […]
‘It felt like Armageddon’: Responding to Australia’s bushfire crisis
NSW registered nurse Diane Lang was working a routine night-shift on the surgical ward at South East Regional Hospital in Bega on New Year’s Eve as bushfires razed towns along the coast. “Because I was on night-shift and I was isolated I didn’t really know what was happening except that I could see the sky […]
2020 Year of the Nurse and Midwife: Recognising our trailblazers – Ted Murphy
2020 Year of the Nurse and Midwife: Recognising our trailblazers – Ted Murphy
‘Right now, it’s the only safe handshake we’re allowed to have’: ANMF backs coronavirus tracing app, COVIDSafe
‘Right now, it’s the only safe handshake we’re allowed to have’: ANMF backs coronavirus tracing app, COVIDSafe
Nurse chosen to deliver national address on Anzac Day alongside Prime Minister
Nurse chosen to deliver national address on Anzac Day alongside Prime Minister
Nurse-led study awarded Vivian Bullwinkel scholarship
A Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) undertaking a PhD investigating cancer related cognitive impairment commonly experienced by patients with lymphoma in a bid to develop supportive care interventions has taken out the Vivian Bullwinkel Award at this year’s Australian Nurses Memorial Centre (ANMC) scholarships night. ANMC, a ‘living memorial’ to the sacrifice made by the 77 […]
Q&A with Nurse Robbie
Q&A with Nurse Robbie
In the line of fire: Responding to Australia’s bushfire crisis
Australia’s far-reaching bushfire crisis has seen homes destroyed, native animals killed, devastating impacts on fire-affected communities, and people lose their lives. Like other frontline workers, nurses have been at the forefront of relief eff orts. “Everybody’s been getting in and offering whatever it is they have to help”. The bushfire crisis that swept the nation […]
A NUM’S top 7 tips for early career nurses
Starting out your nursing career can be daunting, exciting and challenging. Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Pauline Ryan works at Victoria’s Monash Medical Centre in a cardiothoracic and respiratory unit, overseeing everything from daily operations to engaging with patients about their care and monitoring clinical standards. A large part of her role involves supporting and empowering […]