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Overseas placements develop leadership skills and make worldwide improvements real. By Justine Roberts In my childhood, I was inspired by a Little Golden Book my grandmother read me. It was about people from all around the world who, although culturally ...

An Australian RN describes in detail the daily routines, procedures and precautions for nurses in Sierra Leone caring for patients with the deadly Ebola virus. By Peter Kieseker Many Australian nurses have joined or are working alongside the 32-plus international ...

Australia lacks informed, consistent processes for policymakers allocating public funds to health services. By Elizabeth Martin Rationing in the healthcare system is done all the time by state, territory and federal governments, but it’s not done well. It’s the process ...

Nursing leaders have expressed frustration, confusion and disappointment following last night’s federal Budget, which ANMF assistant federal secretary Annie Butler said included “nothing really beneficial” for health. Speaking to Nursing Review this morning, Butler said the federation and other peak ...

The tireless hard work and contributions of nurses to health systems and communities across the globe are being highlighted today as the world observes International Nurses Day. The annual event takes place on the birthday anniversary of pioneering nurse Florence ...

It’s absolutely essential to make sure patients know what they’re getting into – and language barriers can make that a chore. Patients must be fully informed before they can give proper legal consent for a procedure. They must have a ...

Nurse training standards have been placed under fresh scrutiny after allegations that sub-standard graduates were posing a potential risk to public safety. The issue was raised after two former senior nursing academics expressed serious concerns about the standards of local and ...

Growing concerns about the risks of alcohol and drug consumption for the elderly have led to calls from researchers for screening programs to help promote awareness of how such substances can adversely affect health. Now researchers are evaluating a potential ...

The failure of university curriculums to teach clinical reasoning and decision-making skills may be limiting the safety and effectiveness of midwifery in Australia, research has found. Researchers Dr Elaine Jefford and professor Kathleen Fahy at Southern Cross University set out ...

The Queensland health minister has announced a departmental taskforce investigation following revelations that a man impersonating a nurse was employed for six weeks at a health centre. The health minister, Cameron Dick, has confirmed that the man – who was ...