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Oct- 2014 -14 OctoberClinical Practice
Fad diets are beyond the Paleo
Quick fixes and gimmicks are no safe way to weight loss and nutrition in the long term; learn to help…
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14 OctoberTechnology
Teamed up for telehealth
A collaboration is set to direct $2.5 million to improve remote access to healthcare. Just under one-third of Australians, 29…
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14 OctoberClinical Practice
The way to a manâs stomach
There are more overweight or obese men in Australia than women, yet most weight-reduction surgeries are performed on women. A…
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14 OctoberIndustry & Reform
Disaster and opportunity
Pre-hospital placements are offering nurses and students more chances for training and learning. Nurses and student nurses are increasingly exploring…
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7 OctoberOpinion
Reinstatement â apply with care
A sloppy, poorly constructed application can doom a deregistered workerâs hopes. The process of applying for reinstatement to the nurseâs…
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7 OctoberWorkforce
The EDâs a cabaret, old chum
Womanâs new musical show weaves together the joy, pain, compassion and humour of the profession. A Victorian nurse is touring…
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7 OctoberNews
Talking leadership and practical advice
ACN forum to discuss keeping ahead of the challenges. The Australian College of Nursing will soon hold its second National…
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7 OctoberTechnology
Health and home
Virtual wards aim to reduce hospital readmissions; take a closer look at approaches in Australia and the UK. In the…
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Sep- 2014 -30 SeptemberIndustry & Reform
Advocate on a higher level
The role of the nurse has probably never been more important in society than today. An ageing population combined with…
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30 SeptemberOpinion
A unique headspace
'Whatâs special about mental health nursing?â This question launched a three-year study into the nature, scope and consequences of nursesâ…
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30 SeptemberSpecialty
Parkinsonâs workers seek help
As the number of Australians affected by Parkinsonâs and other movement disorders continues to mount, so too does the need…
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30 SeptemberNews
Battling Ebola up close
An Australian nurse has flown to Kenema, Sierra Leone, to lend a hand in the Ebola-affected area. RN Sue Ellen…
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2 SeptemberNews
Beyond skin deep
Research provides insights into effects of dermal care for newborns. Research into pressure injuries and wounds has for many years…
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2 SeptemberClinical Practice
Bespoke care essential
Every patient is different; whenever one presents a particularly troublesome problem, meeting it with the specified precautions is critical. The way…
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2 SeptemberClinical Practice
Palliative care standards open for feedback
Peak body calls for comment to help shape new, streamlined set of guidelines for best practice. Australiaâs peak organisation for…
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2 SeptemberWorkforce
Golden goal
Employees are getting older and living longer, making retirement strategies more important than ever. An ageing workforce, changes to the…
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Aug- 2014 -26 AugustIndustry & Reform
Into the fray
Opportunities abound for leadership and reform as new WA chief nurse takes office. Meet WAâs new chief nurse and midwifery…
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26 AugustIndustry & Reform
Future force
Predicted shortages could have a serious effect on healthcare; here, we look at how the profession can continue to attract…
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26 AugustSpecialty
Ominous shifts
A less-refined workforce is being asked to do more and more in aged care; experts see a bad mix. A…
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26 AugustSpecialty
Specific goals for general practice
Primary healthcare nursingâs peak body takes over multifaceted approach to expanding and improving the workforce and its impact. APNA has…
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19 AugustNews
33 Body parts for online CPD
Website is fourth in series of web-based education programs. Anatomy, physiology, disease and disease management, and medical procedures are amongst…
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19 AugustWorkforce
Paragons of enquiry
Two Australian nursing researchers receive global honour for the widespread impact of their work. Two revered Queensland-based nursing researchers have…
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19 AugustClinical Practice
Quiet please, sleep in progress
Quiet please, sleep in progress A study into patientsâ sleep patterns reveals plenty of ways to cut down on noise…
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19 AugustClinical Practice
Leading to something better
Nurse leadership â important for the workforce and the community. The Australian College of Nursingâs new strategic direction positions ACN…
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12 AugustOpinion
Question patients with caution
Nurses frequently collect personal information; that means they must be mindful of privacy laws and standards. George Clooney surely spoke…