E-bandage speeds healing by 30%, alerts clinicians to issues
27 February, 2023The wireless, battery-free device also actively monitors the healing process and then harmlessly dissolves into the body after it is no longer needed.
WA announces primary care nurse practitioner pilot
21 February, 2023A pilot to facilitate team-based primary health care by using nurse practitioners is set to begin in Western Australia.
Ramsay, TAFE NSW partner to build nursing workforce
07 February, 2023The partnership comes as the nation's nursing ranks face a major skills gap, with a predicted shortfall of about 85,000 nurses nationwide by 2025.
A Day in the Life of Flight Nurse Jenee Williams
02 February, 2023Registered nurse and midwife Jenee Williams first jumped onboard with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) in 2020.
Will Australia's healthcare workforce measures work?
02 February, 2023 by Amy SarcevicAfter returning to work as a nurse following a 12-month maternity break, Andrea Simmons* had hoped to cut down her shifts and spend more time with her son.
LINAK HB400 hand control
01 February, 2023 | Supplied by: LINAK Australia Pty LtdThe LINAK hand control HB400 is designed for staff and patients to control the movement of healthcare applications. It is easy to lock selected movements and increase patient safety.
Whiteley, Ampcontrol in $5.6m chronic wounds partnership
24 January, 2023Ampcontrol is teaming up with Whiteley Corporation for chronic wounds research after receiving a $5.6 million grant through the CRC-P program.
AR tool delivers culturally responsive care in Northam, WA
23 December, 2022WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is using digital technology to help improve the health journey of Aboriginal people visiting Northam Health Service.
Family violence podcast for health workers
15 December, 2022Family violence is a major health issue that occurs across all ages and socioeconomic and demographic groups, but which predominantly affects women and children.
Reducing pressure injury risks during patient transport
18 November, 2022 by Mansi GandhiThe Clinical Excellence Commission has released a new resource — Guiding principles for pressure injury prevention and management during patient transport.
Investment in mental health for nurses and midwives
15 November, 2022The Albanese government has invested $25.2 million to establish and run the National Nurse and Midwife Health Service to provide peer-to-peer support.
2023 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards — nominations open
08 November, 2022The search for Australia's best nurses and midwives has begun, with nominations for the 2023 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards now open.
Nursing is highest in-demand profession, ACN wants action
10 October, 2022The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is calling for greater investments in nurse leadership and professional development in response to new data.
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.
Flying high with a nursing dream
21 September, 2022Rose 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.
