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New research backs ratios on International Nurses’ Da...
May 12, 2021
Calls for shift-by-shift ratios to be introduced in New South Wales have been bolstered, as thousands of dedicated nurses begin and end their shifts around the clock on International Nurses’ Day. New research released in The Lancet today indicates better patient outcomes are achieved in hospitals with improved nurse staffing, a position backed by the NSW Nurses…
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7 Self-Care Tips for Nurses Who Are Burnt Out
April 22, 2021
With symptoms ranging from physical exhaustion and depression to anger and a decreased attention span,…
Workplace News
Your penalty rates this ANZAC Day
April 21, 2021
This ANZAC Day public holiday, nurses and midwives asked us to clarify what they’re entitled…
Community Campaigns
Frontline health workers call on Morrison Government to...
April 21, 2021
Australian health workers and health academics have joined forces, calling on the Morrison Government to…
Aged Care
Next month’s federal budget is the time to stop talki...
April 20, 2021
Australia’s aged-care system is in a state of a disaster. The aged care royal commission’s…
Member Stories
Don’t forget! April is Sexual Assault Awareness M...
April 12, 2021
Cumberland Branch NSWNMA member and Willow Sexual Safety Champion Marcela Scarpenti wrote to The Lamp…
Work
A quick, easy (and healthy!) chicken stir fry recipe
April 11, 2021
We could all do with the occasional bit of inspo for dinner. Karl from Vitruvian…
Member Stories
NSW nurse named as Nurse of the Year award finalist
April 8, 2021
NSW nurse Shannon Philp has been selected as one of four finalists for the Hesta Nurse of the Year award. …
Aged Care
Royal commission backs staffing ratios
April 7, 2021
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has delivered its verdict – Australia’s…
Unions
It’s time for better ratios and a respectful pay rise...
April 7, 2021
After a tumultuous year, it’s appropriate the NSW government prioritises our public health system and…