February 20, 2020
The magazine of the NSW nurses and midwives’ association

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Public Health

Today’s disease names are less catchy, but also l...

February 20, 2020
What’s in a name? A lot when it comes to disease outbreaks, according to the recent communication from the World Health Organisation (WHO) on the previously named coronavirus. The virus…
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Research

Bottle feeding study

PHD candidate Judith Kotowski is conducting a survey to understand…
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Professional Issues

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Public Health

Today’s disease names are less catchy, but also l...

February 20, 2020
What’s in a name? A lot when it comes to disease outbreaks, according to the recent communication from the World Health Organisation (WHO) on the previously named coronavirus. The virus…
Today

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Mental Health

Mental Health Nursing Modules from ANMEC

February 18, 2020
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Education Centre, in partnership with Flinders University of South Australia, is offering a 3-module CPD program, for Registered Nurses wishing to enter post-graduate studies that…
2 days ago

Workplace Issues

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Workplace News

More nurses for Blacktown ED

February 7, 2020
Staff and union pressure achieved three extra nurses per shift for Blacktown Hospital’s emergency department. Western Sydney Local Health District agreed to roster three extra nurses per shift at Blacktown…
12 days ago
Workplace News

Wyong ED campaigns for more staff

February 7, 2020
Nurses are campaigning for more staff at Wyong Hospital’s emergency department, where waiting times are among the worst in the state.  In the past six…

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FREE NURSING AND MIDWIFERY EVENT: 10th Annual Australia...

February 18, 2020
Dates: 25 – 26 March 2020 Time: 10AM – 4PM Daily Location: International Convention Centre Sydney  REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE EXPO PASS TODAY   Australian Healthcare Week is the largest healthcare…
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Editorial

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Editorial

It’s time to listen to the science and the experts

February 7, 2020
Despite the warnings of experts backed by overwhelming scientific evidence, politicians left us unprepared and vulnerable to the fires that have ravaged our country. There are parallels of this modus operandi to be found in health and aged care. What can I say about the calamity that has devastated our…
12 days ago
Editorial

Bushfire information for nurses and midwives

January 8, 2020
Judith Kiejda, Acting General Secretary of the NSWNMA, extends the Association’s support to all those affected by bushfires and outlines all nurses and midwives need to know if they’re impacted. On behalf of the Association, I would like to pass on our thoughts and support to nurses, midwives and their…
Editorial

Safer work, safer care

October has been nominated as Australian Safework Month. In this month’s Lamp, as in many…