In Conversation
02 July, 2019... with Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Nikki Johnston, OAM MACN, inaugural winner of the Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers.
Pharma payments to nurses impacting health care
13 June, 2019New research has found that pharmaceutical companies are influencing non-prescribers such as nurses, which is flowing on to patient medicinal decisions.
Primary nurse innovation grant now open
13 April, 2019Primary nurses who promote innovation in immunisation should consider applying for a new grant that recognises these initiatives.
When tempers flare, nursing injuries occur
04 April, 2019A new study has found that perceived imbalances in support for nurses at work leads to fraying tempers and, consequently, injuries.
1 in 4 nurses under-utilised
12 March, 2019A survey of Australian primary healthcare nurses found that many feel under-utilised and requests to do more are often rejected.
Pain-free patches to revolutionise vax delivery
07 March, 2019New microneedle patches developed by an Australian university offer a pain-free, antibacterial, self-dissolving solution for vaccination delivery.
Stemming the tide of nursing turnover
05 March, 2019 by Robert Nieves*Improved education, training and digital empowerment are key to keeping nurses on the job, critical at a time when demand for their services is on the rise.
Con-Serv Anti-Ligature Showering Solution
01 February, 2019 | Supplied by: Con-ServCon-Serv has introduced an Anti-Ligature Showering Solution into its healthcare range to help mitigate the possibility of self-harm in high-risk applications such as hospitals, aged-care facilities and correctional facilities.
A simple wish: free up time for patient care
01 February, 2019 by Niclas Skyttberg, Physician Executive* | Supplied by: InterSystems Corporation (Australia)There was a saying when I went through medical training: "We have never spent more money on healthcare and health has never been better. The problem is the unclear causality."
Top tips for back health for nurses
22 January, 2019 | Supplied by: Healthcare AustraliaNurses frequently suffer from back injuries, even more than the construction industry. We look at how to avoid and/or manage a back injury.
Hills IP7500 Nurse Call
21 January, 2019 | Supplied by: Hills LimitedThe next generation of Hills Nurse Call, the IP7500, features updated electronic design and improved enclosure integrity.
The importance of rural health workforce training
22 October, 2018Access to quality health services is essential in rural and remote communities, but this is dependent on being able to attract a highly trained workforce.
1 in 5 catheters unnecessarily painful or malfunctioning
22 August, 2018A global study of short peripheral catheters uncovered major problems with their management.
Palliative care reduces costs
04 May, 2018Hospitals that introduce palliative care in concert with other treatment modalities have reduced hospital stays and lower costs.
Nurses not addressing male patient needs
07 March, 2018A new study finds that a one-size-fits-all approach to men's health within the primary healthcare nursing industry is putting male patients at risk.
