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Mr DeMille, nurses are ready for their close-up. Students at CQUniversity are drawing on their theatre, drama and improvised acting skills as part of a new tag team simulation. Professor Kerry Reid-Searl said it's helping nursing students focus on patient ...

The South Australian government has announced a trial of CCTV installations across at least five aged care facilities in the state over a 12-month period. The government will invest $500,000 in the Australian-first trial. It will be administered by UK ...

This unique case from the UK brings to light the fine balance courts have to maintain between a disabled consumer’s rights and his or her need for ‘protection’ from engaging in risky behaviour. This is never more so than when ...

This issue of psychotropics has been front and centre during the Royal Commission, but not much time has been devoted to the reason behind its use, mental illness. Approximately half of all aged care residents exhibit symptoms consistent with depression, ...

Nurses are coming together to let world leaders know that universal health coverage needs nurses working their full scope. The message is key to the Nursing Now campaign, spearheaded in Australia by the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) and Australian ...

The government celebrated a $7.1 billion surplus in its pre-election budget but nurses were less than cheery. While the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) said promises to work on a national youth mental health strategy and assurances for aged care ...

The nursing clinical placement is an essential part of the nursing degree and is an opportunity to solidify clinical knowledge and get real life exposure to clinical settings. For almost all students, the transition from university-based learning to the real ...

Unlicensed healthcare workers need regulation, not only for the wellbeing of those under their care but to ensure they’re not putting their own careers in jeopardy. That’s one of the key messages the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is sending ...

Home care providers will be required to publish their pricing information in a new standardised schedule on the My Aged Care website by mid-year. Aged care minister Ken Wyatt said the move will help older adults understand and compare service ...

Technology is increasingly being used in health and aged care settings to combat a number of issues. Infra-red vein finders, nurse-specific smart devices and various monitoring tools are being introduced on wards, Skype and iPads are helping keep families connected ...