A day in the life of a nursing trailblazer
29 September, 2022Claire Lane MACN, a theatre nurse and Founder and CEO of charity Save Our Supplies, was recently awarded the Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers for innovative leadership.
What I've learned as a male midwife in Arnhem Land
09 September, 2022 by Amy SarcevicIt was a dry Thursday afternoon in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, when young mum Tanisha's* waters broke at just 23 weeks of gestation.
Nursing workforce bidding war undermines national plan: APHA
29 August, 2022Victoria's plan to pay for nursing training in return for nurses working in public hospitals is a poorly thought out piece of electioneering, says APHA.
Remote nursing should be classed as a 'specialist-generalist' role: study
26 August, 2022Whether it's isolation or lack of resources, nurses say working in remote communities is a lot different to being in a city hospital.
Nurses to convene on Darwin for national conference
10 August, 2022Approximately 700 nurses from across Australia will come together in the Northern Territory for the National Nursing Forum.
How a Sydney provider attracts staff in a tough market
21 July, 2022With demand for aged care staff — particularly registered nurses — at an all-time high, qualified candidates are finding themselves spoilt for choice when it comes to employment options.
Bone marrow nurse practitioner recognised
27 June, 2022No stranger to the wards of the Queensland Children's Hospital, 18-year-old Megan, who has bravely faced Hodgkin's Lymphoma, points to the thoughtfulness and care of hospital staff as what's kept her spirits high.
Scholarships for six emerging nursing leaders
27 June, 2022Six registered nurses based in rural Australia have been given the opportunity to lead change and further their careers through scholarships.
A day in the life of a Neonatal Critical Care Nurse
22 June, 2022Ebony Blewer joined Mater Hospital Brisbane's Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU) team almost four years ago.
HESTA nurses and midwives awards — winners announced
23 May, 2022Nurse practitioner Sue Hegarty has been revealed as the 2022 Nurse of the Year and Melanie Briggs awarded Midwife of the Year.
2022 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards — finalists revealed
12 April, 2022The work of nurses and midwives has been recognised with eight finalists announced for the 2022 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards.
A day in the life of nurse Lisa Russell
27 January, 2022Lisa Russell, Discharge Coordinator at Mater Private Hospital Springfield, shares her day.
Australia's best nurses and midwives: the search begins
23 November, 2021Nominations for the 2022 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards have opened.
Nursing: 10-year plan to address workforce issues
22 November, 2021The federal government has commenced consultation to develop a new Nurse Practitioner 10 Year Plan to address workforce issues and enhance delivery of care.
WA nurse charged for vaccine fraud
10 November, 2021Western Australian Police have arrested and charged a 51-year-old Registered Nurse who allegedly pretended to administer COVID vaccine.
