Member Stories
Standing up for inclusion
April 11, 2024
I chose to become a delegate after the encouragement I received from the Association, because I want to help culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) nurses who are committed to change the workplace culture of covert racism. I have experienced the impact of covert racism for years whilst working in the health system and I was…
12 days ago
Member Stories
Ramsay members eye ratios too
December 16, 2022
Member leaders representing many of the 28 facilities operated by Ramsay Health Care are currently…
Member Stories
Albanese government’s aged care reforms are brave and...
December 16, 2022
After the numerous inquiries, reviews, and a Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety,…
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Caring nurses are walking away
October 7, 2022
I write to advocate for my local community, and importantly, for our profession. Sadly, the…
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Fearful for the future of paediatric nursing
October 7, 2022
I am a proud paediatric nurse, working with some of the sickest children in our…
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At the edge of our resilience
August 4, 2022
I am a paediatric nurse. During the pandemic, I have seen so many nurses and…
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Shifts are out of control
August 4, 2022
I am a paediatric clinical nurse specialist. During the Delta wave I was identified as…
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Running for a whole shift to ensure someone doesn’t d...
August 4, 2022
As an RN prior to COVID, I had to care for six to eight patients…
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‘I’ve never seen nursing in a worse state’
August 4, 2022
Lynette Whitlam, secretary of the NSWNMA’s North Shore Private Hospital branch, has been nursing for…
Member Stories
Mental health is forgotten in this pandemic
June 1, 2022
The NSW Government has announced funding for small businesses and rebates to NSW households with…