Elsevier launches COVID-19 Healthcare Hub to support healthcare workers
09 March, 2021The ICU Nurses Refresher Toolkit and COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit contain up-to-date medical information on COVID-19, approved treatments and guidelines.
Patient response system goes beyond nurse call
22 February, 2021Global solutions provider Ascom has introduced a modular, scalable patient-response system to Australia and New Zealand: Ascom Telligence.
Angela Ryan: advocating the nursing voice
17 February, 2021 by Jane AllmanThe Australian Digital Health Agency's Chief Clinical Information Officer, Angela Ryan, is passionate about the leadership capabilities of women in health care.
The framework enabling the digital capabilities of nurses and midwives
12 February, 2021 by Jane AllmanThe National Nursing and Midwifery Digital Health Capability Framework will help nurses and midwives assess their digital capabilities and pursue professional development if needed.
Taskforce ignores role of nurses in frontline care, says ACN
28 January, 2021The Australian College of Nursing says the final recommendations of the MBS Review Taskforce perpetuate the under-representation of nurses in the workforce.
We need nurses — how to motivate a new generation
08 December, 2020 by David Page*We need nurses now more than ever before, but how do we motivate a new generation to join and remain in the profession?
Limited-edition bandages launch to boost blood donations
20 October, 2020Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has enlisted Aussie artists to design a vibrant range of limited-edition artwork bandages to celebrate the life-giving efforts of blood and plasma donors.
GPs need better MBS rebate options for COVID-recovery phase
20 October, 2020 by Amy SarcevicDr Ayman Shenouda says the COVID-19 recovery period may be a challenging time for GPs as they grapple with high patient volumes and a significant spike in chronic health conditions, arising from the virus.
Skin cancer nurse creates stylish sun safety brand
15 October, 2020Registered Nurse Jillian Intini's skin cancer patients inspired her to create Sunbella. The brand's mission is to help women enjoy the outdoors safely and stylishly.
'Caff-naps' boost alertness on the nightshift
02 September, 2020UniSA research has found that coffee and a catnap could be the answer to staying alert on the nightshift, with the combination improving attention and reducing sleep inertia.
SA researchers develop infection-busting bandages
15 July, 2020Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a novel coating that can be applied to any dressing to treat chronic wounds.
A Day in the Life of Royal Australian Navy officer, Lieutenant Commander Thomas Miller, a Nurse Educator
10 July, 2020Lieutenant Commander Thomas Miller's work ensures that nursing staff are trained and supported to become expert military clinicians.
Nurses recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours
10 June, 2020The Australian College of Nursing has welcomed the recognition of the profession's contribution to the community in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.
Australian wound-healing tech ignites NASA attention
09 June, 2020A team from Southern Cross University is pioneering a technology that could heal wounds in days rather than weeks without using stitches.
Nurse Brave Rave: a tribute to nurses and midwives
21 May, 2020Health Professionals Bank has inspired a thank-you video movement for the nurses on the frontline of the global health crisis.
