Professional Issues
Students
‘We can no longer justify unpaid labour’: why uni s...
February 28, 2024
Mandatory work placements are a vital part of many university degrees. This includes some of the most important degrees in our society, such as nursing, teaching, social work, psychology and the allied health professions. The time these require varies but…
19 days ago
Public Health
Nurses and midwives achieve historic ratios reform
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has secured the first phase of significant workforce…
Education
One day workshop on the manual handling of people ̵...
This dynamic one-day workshop will focus on the manual handling of people when the situation…
Public Health
Members vote on ratios rollout plan
Historic proposal is the fruit of a determined campaign by…
Public Health
Compliance process puts onus on Ministry
Any failure to meet shift-by-shift ratios at a ward or…
Research & Innovation
Research
AI can already diagnose depression better than a doctor
February 15, 2024
AI shows substantial promise in the management of depression, researchers say. In recent years there has been a surge in research applying AI to illnesses like depression, which can be…
3 days ago
Research
Seeking RN research participants : How do Masters quali...
February 8, 2024
Anita Dunn, a PhD candidate, is particularly interested in interviewing RNs who work with RNs with a Master of Nursing qualification. Email Anita at anita.dunn1@jcu.edu.au The…
Education
Education
One day workshop on the manual handling of people ̵...
February 22, 2024
This dynamic one-day workshop will focus on the manual handling of people when the situation is ‘unexpected’. The highlight of the day will be the opportunity to network with colleagues…
26 days ago
Education
Recognising a stroke and how it is treated
October 26, 2023
One in every six people will experience a stroke during their lifetime. And by the time you have read this article, it’s likely that someone…
Students
Students
‘We can no longer justify unpaid labour’: why uni s...
February 28, 2024
Mandatory work placements are a vital part of many university degrees. This includes some of the most important degrees in our society, such as nursing, teaching, social work, psychology and…
19 days ago
Students
Didn’t get a new grad offer? Here’s what you ca...
October 18, 2023
Not every nursing and midwifery students gets an offer into a new grad program. Some people make it onto an local health district’s or hospital’s…
Public Health
Public Health
Nurses and midwives achieve historic ratios reform
February 22, 2024
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has secured the first phase of significant workforce reforms in the state’s public health system, after negotiating with the government-appointed Safe Staffing Levels…
25 days ago
Public Health
Members vote on ratios rollout plan
February 15, 2024
Historic proposal is the fruit of a determined campaign by nurses and midwives for safe staffing in the public health system. A plan to introduce…
Public Health
Ratios plan would limit AiN numbers
Public Health
Compliance process puts onus on Ministry
Registration
Registration
Fake nurse jailed in landmark Ahpra prosecution
November 1, 2023
A South Australian woman has become the first Australian sent to jail for pretending to be a registered health practitioner. Alison Jane Mibus was sentenced to four months and 28…
17 days ago
Registration
Nurse practitioner reforms provide a career boost for n...
August 4, 2023
The federal Labor government is making it easier for patients to use nurse practitioners – and boosting career prospects for registered nurses. After more than…
Career Progression
Career
Medals for nurse leaders
September 19, 2023
Nurses and midwives prominent in the Australia Day Honours list. Named in the 2023 Australia Day Honours list were Jennifer Collins, the union’s state president from 1992–1998, and Susan Pearce,…
28 days ago
Career
It can be tough getting a GP appointment. Nurse practit...
September 11, 2023
Australians are living longer than ever. But these extra years of life come with higher rates of long-term and complex conditions and greater health care…