Finalists announced for 2024 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards
17 April, 2024A midwife who created the nation's first stillbirth support guide for Aboriginal families and the organisation behind a new approach for Hepatitis C treatment and diagnosis are among the finalists.
A Day in the Life of Sarah Morse
03 April, 2024From working as a health advisor at a safe house for human trafficking survivors to a palliative care nurse, Sarah Morse has over two decades of nursing experience.
Common pets behind 12,000 injury hospitalisations: AIHW
15 March, 2024Cats and dogs, the most common domestic pets in Australia, were responsible for over half (53%) of all injury hospitalisations related to contact with animals in 2021–22.
Emergency departments busier than ever: report
13 March, 2024NSW emergency departments continue to see record numbers of patients, but most patients were positive about their standard of care, a new report shows.
Women and Girls' Health Plan welcomed by union
11 March, 2024The announcement of the Queensland Government's Women and Girls' Health Plan has been welcomed by the IEU-QNT.
Aqium Moisturising Antibacterial Hand Gel
02 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Ego Pharmaceuticals Pty LtdThe Aqium Moisturising Antibacterial Hand Gel (Aust R 410937) is enriched with four moisturisers and contains 70 percent w/w ethanol — absolute.
Lumia Care acquires nursing agency Healthcare HQ
20 February, 2024Founded by registered nurse Angela Thwaites, Healthcare HQ offers nurses contract and other roles at over 100 client sites across the hospital and aged care sectors.
From an aerialist acrobat to a nurse
12 February, 2024A career transition from an aerialist to a nurse may not seem obvious, but for Kylie Page — who always aspires to assist others during difficult times — a move to nursing was a well-planned action.
Australia's oldest hospital awarded Nightingale Badge
08 February, 2024The badge is awarded to individuals and institutions who have made an exceptional contribution to the nursing profession.
Duress safety solutions
05 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Paragoncare LtdAvailable from ParagonCare Group, Duress safety solutions are designed to help staff who need support from a real-time secure location system.
Speedier assessment for internationally trained nurses
22 November, 2023Overseas-trained nurses and midwives looking to practise in Australia will soon have access to a new assessment facility.
One in four nurses consider leaving primary care: survey
13 November, 2023One in four nurses working in primary health care are considering leaving their role in the next two to five years, according to a workforce survey by APNA.
NSW rolls out VR training for emergency stroke care
11 October, 2023A new virtual reality (VR) training program is set to provide emergency department nurses across New South Wales with real-time experience in stroke care.
Midwifery workforce review to tackle growing industry concerns
21 September, 2023The NMBA has partnered with the Burnet Institute and colleagues to conduct a comprehensive review of the midwifery workforce amid concerns that growth is stalling in the profession.
SA boosts midwifery numbers with re-entry program
05 September, 2023A re-entry program is assisting qualified midwives in South Australia rejoin the midwifery workforce by refreshing vital skills and knowledge.
