Professional Issues
COVID-19
Aged Care information on COVID-19
February 23, 2021
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association is providing support and advice to any members seeking information regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Ensure you’re covered at work by joining the NSWNMA. If you’re working for a private aged care provider, please…
2 days ago
Public Health
More nurses needed to help curb violence
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has welcomed the state government’s long-awaited release of…
Research
Household members of health staff twice as likely to c...
A British study has found that household members of health staff were twice as likely…
Education
LGBTQIA65+ Equality At Every Age
Julie McCrossin AM moderates a diverse panel of members from…
Research
Health care providers’ knowledge of cardiovascula...
This survey seeks to understand the current knowledge and awareness…
Education
Free nursing and midwifery event: Part of the 10th Annu...
Dates: 17 – 18 March 2021 Time: 10AM – 4PM…
Research & Innovation
Research
Household members of health staff twice as likely to c...
February 15, 2021
A British study has found that household members of health staff were twice as likely to be hospitalised due to a COVID-19 infection as compared to the general population. The cohort study conducted by…
9 days ago
Research
Health care providers’ knowledge of cardiovascula...
February 9, 2021
This survey seeks to understand the current knowledge and awareness of health professionals of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in women and explore their recent management…
Education
Education
LGBTQIA65+ Equality At Every Age
February 12, 2021
Julie McCrossin AM moderates a diverse panel of members from the Rainbow community as they explore the particular characteristics and vulnerabilities of older LGBTQIA+ people and talk about real life…
13 days ago
Education
Free nursing and midwifery event: Part of the 10th Annu...
February 9, 2021
Dates: 17 – 18 March 2021 Time: 10AM – 4PM Daily Location: International Convention Centre Sydney REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE PASS HERE Australian Healthcare Week…
Students
Students
Tips for a speedy registration
November 6, 2020
Towards the end of each year, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) receives a high volume of applications for new registrations. As a new grad waiting to start…
19 days ago
Students
5 tips for smashing a new grad video interview
September 1, 2020
Has your new grad interview been moved online? For most of us, this format of interviewing may be quite strange, and it could be the…
Public Health
Public Health
More nurses needed to help curb violence
February 17, 2021
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has welcomed the state government’s long-awaited release of its final report into hospital security, but fears it won’t be enough unless additional nurses…
7 days ago
Public Health
More staff the key to better rural healthcare
February 1, 2021
The NSWNMA has given MPs a set of proposals to improve the dire condition of rural and regional healthcare. A NSWNMA submission to a state…
Public Health
Country nurses hardest hit by violence
Public Health
Getting ready: WHO stockpiles global Ebola vaccine
Registration
Registration
Sexual misconduct notifications rare, but issues still...
January 5, 2021
Notifications to regulatory authorities regarding sexual misconduct against nurses and midwives are rare, but continue to be the cause of concern, according to a recent University of Melbourne study. The report,…
20 days ago
Registration
Tips for a speedy registration
November 6, 2020
Towards the end of each year, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) receives a high volume of applications for new registrations. As a…
Registration
CPD reprieve for nurses and midwives
Career Progression
Career
Not enough nurses
February 1, 2021
The World Health Organization estimates an extra six million nurses are needed globally. COVID-19 has exposed the world’s health systems to the ultimate stress test. Healthcare workers have accounted for…
24 days ago
Career
Job satisfaction and improved conditions promote nurse...
January 27, 2021
An Omani study has found that job satisfaction and improved conditions had a significant impact on the retention rates of nursing staff and the quality…