Speedier assessment for internationally trained nurses

Overseas-trained nurses and midwives looking to practise in Australia will soon have access to a new assessment facility.

Nursing applications soar as staff shortage targeted

The number of applications to train as a nurse with Mater Education has surged by more than 330% since fees were removed, with the Queensland Government's Fee-Free TAFE initiative.

Darwin Private Hospital recognises placement partnership

The Charles Darwin University and Darwin Private Hospital student placement partnership is proving beneficial to the Northern Territory's healthcare system.

Opinion: Nursing, it's about more than money

The federal government's long-awaited pay rises for aged care workers, including registered nurses, are both welcome and overdue.

Nursing is highest in-demand profession, ACN wants action

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is calling for greater investments in nurse leadership and professional development in response to new data.

Flying high with a nursing dream

Rose Webster is hoping her love of aviation and nursing might one day merge, after swapping life in the Royal Australian Air Force for a QUT nursing degree.

A commitment to healthcare excellence has nurses at its heart

Nursing shortages, job dissatisfaction and burnout continue to impact hospitals around the world.

Celebrating the diverse impact of nursing this International Nurses Day

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is highlighting the wide scope of ways nurses shape the health of all Australians to mark International Nurses Day.

Supporting nurses with a point-of-care guide to improve patient outcomes

Technology issues, time constraints and clinical care variance are some of the major challenges that nurses face when delivering the level of care quality they know their patients require and deserve.

On International Nurses Day, NMBA says thank you

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has thanked nurses for their professionalism and commitment to their communities this International Nurses Day.

Another reason to exercise every day during the holidays

Great news: You don't have to spend hours on this.

MBS review is a chance for change

Non-invasive neuroimaging techniques

For many years scientists have been trying to find a way to measure the pressure in a patient’s brain without having to drill a hole in the person’s skull. Although this remains the most reliable way to measure pressure in the brain, it is invasive, expensive and comes with the risk of infection and bleeding.

Dementia support and prevention

Currently in Australia, over 322,000 people suffer from dementia, with one in ten of Australians over the age of 65 affected by the condition. However, the Australian population is rapidly aging: the number of Australians aged 65 is expected to increase from 2.5 million in 2002 to 6.2 million in 2042, with only 2.5 people of working age supporting each person aged over 65 as opposed to 5 people in 2002. With this increase in the aging population, based on projections from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the number of people with dementia will reach almost 400,000 by 2020, and around 900,000 by 2050. According to Jon Kontopos, CEO of Dementia Caring, as the population in Australia ages, there will be an increasing pressure on the healthcare system to cater for those needing aged care, especially those who will be affected by conditions like dementia which require a high level of care.

Meningococcal B Vaccine Rejected From PBS

The vaccine, which is currently recommended for infants at six weeks old plus two boosters, and 12 months old, and again at 15-19 years can cost up to $500 for a full dose including boosters. The government’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee has again rejected subsidising the vaccine on the PBS despite leaders in the field calling for the vaccine for the disease to be accessble to Australian families at a low price.