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Nov- 2018 -6 NovemberClinical Practice
Seminar to tackle gaps in workers’ advance care planning knowledge
Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA) has joined forces with Queensland Health and QUTĀ to educate health professionalsĀ about palliative care. The team…
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Oct- 2018 -26 OctoberPodcasts
My Health Record: dispelling the privacy myths
Would you benefit from having a My Health Record (MHR)? Thatās the question many are faced with due to the…
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23 OctoberPodcasts
Nursing graduates find success in employment
Education and employment trends for nurses are ready to soar as statistics in the Good Universities Guide show. Published by…
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16 OctoberPodcasts
Cosmetics procedures growth sparks new course
Training provider The Advanced Skills Academy has launched a new cosmetic injectors course to meet the rising demand for cosmetic…
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12 OctoberClinical Practice
Leprosy in Australia: a forgotten disease
There have been recent reports that leprosy is on the rise in Australia with 20 cases reported in Western Australia…
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9 OctoberNews
Beyond data silos: creating collaborative ecosystems
Transforming information into intelligence requires the adoption of interoperability approaches, including a key set of standards. Thatās the message from…
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5 OctoberClinical Practice
Aussies struggling to bounce back after heart attack
A new Heart Foundation survey released for World Heart Day shows that resuming everyday life after a heart attack may…
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2 OctoberClinical Practice
Virtual museum to inspire empathy in healthcare
A team of academics at UTS in Sydney are leading a first-of-its-kind āVirtual Empathy Museumā (VEM) ā an innovative digital…
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Sep- 2018 -25 SeptemberClinical Practice
AIN talks aged care in the Gibson Desert
Stronger specific cultural training for working with Indigenous communities is needed prior to being deployed, in order for nurses to…
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21 SeptemberClinical Practice
Political correctness could obscure obese patient data
NSW Health recently warned doctors against using the term "obese" to preserve the dignity of patients, but a work health…
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18 SeptemberTop Stories
Campaign encourages nurses to take stock of their health
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has launched the NurseStrong Campaign aimed at encouraging nurses to focus on their health…
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14 SeptemberPodcasts
The power of nursing informatics in streamlining patient data
At the Australian College of Nursing's recent National Nursing Forum, assistant director of clinical services at Cairns Day Surgery, Sharon…
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11 SeptemberPodcasts
Nursing academic named distinguished professor
The Queensland University of Technology has honoured Patsy Yates with the title of distinguished professor, in recognition of her achievements…
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4 SeptemberIndustry & Reform
Campaign launched to help reduce number of stillbirths
The Stillbirth Centre of Research Excellence (SCRE) and Safer Care Victoria have launched a campaign to raise awareness of the…
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4 SeptemberClinical Practice
Hospitals urged to restrain use of aggressive treatments for elderly
UNSW medical researchers are calling for restraint on the use of aggressive life-saving treatments for elderly patients, saying the focus…
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Aug- 2018 -31 AugustClinical Practice
Grant to help decrease caesarean rates
A Sydney-based researcher and lecturer at Notre Dameās School of Medicine has been awarded a grant to examine the effectiveness…
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24 AugustIndustry & Reform
ACN calls for decriminalisation of abortion in QLD and NSW
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is calling on QLD and NSW to fall in line with legislation of other…
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24 AugustNews
Myths about aged care nurses busted
Itās commonly thought that working as an aged care nurse comes with certain stereotypes. While some say itās the end…
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21 AugustClinical Practice
Dysphagia: little condition leads to big problems
A swallowing impairment known as dysphagia is a little recognised medical problem with a significant cost on our health system.…
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16 AugustClinical Practice
How to avoid ‘trans broken arm syndrome’: nurse talks supporting gender diverse patients
Gender diverse people report experiencing barriers to quality and comprehensive health care, and show poorer health outcomes compared with the…
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10 AugustPodcasts
Hobart nurse fronts clothing campaign
Retail brand Jeanswest is set to celebrate its fans in a campaign featuring seven of its members, with a Hobart…
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Jul- 2018 -27 JulyIndustry & Reform
Conference to address the definition of bullying
Bullying in nursing is often dismissed as a rite of passage, yet the definition remains poorly defined. What exactly is…
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17 JulyClinical Practice
Nurses called on to bring ‘blind’ wounds to light
Nurses have been urged to stay up to date with wound care and prevention to help reduce the impact of…
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13 JulyClinical Practice
Pet therapy bridges communication gaps in hospital
Dogs have taken on many roles in society, from security guard to family companion. In the health sector, they've been…
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Jun- 2018 -22 JuneNews
Metastatic breast cancer nurse numbers still lagging
A report by Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) has revealed that thousands of Australians are still missing out on quality…
