Study aims to clear up confusion, provide data for nurses and schools.  Australian nurses will soon have the opportunity to help answer the question, “What exactly is advanced practice nursing (APN)?” Starting February 19, clinical nurses and midwives can participate ...

Health training is about to take a huge leap forward with the launch of a virtual learning laboratory that pools a huge amount of data and learning tools.  "The key virtue of the BEST Network is its potential to allow ...

Despite opposition from doctors, Australia is now officially on the path to allow a broader range of health professionals to prescribe medicines.  Nursing associations have applauded the health ministers’ approval of the Health Professionals Prescribing Pathway (HPPP), labelling it a ...

A group of teachers of health professionals have produced a useful book that addresses the challenges of moving from caring for patients to teaching students. By Dallas Bastian. The challenges of navigating a shift from clinical nursing practice to an ...

Partnership will include clinical placements for students, career development.  The first TAFE-based hospital is in the works. The $126 million joint venture between Holmesglen Institute and Healthscope would generate about 150 beds initially, with the prospect of an increase to ...

As childhood obesity affects more and more families, nurses must prepare to help parents address the problem.  Australian children are dying from obesity and, according to a Sydney nurse specialist, it’s impossible to know the extent of the problem. For ...

Australians present electronic medication management study to the world.  Australian researchers presented their findings on electronic medication management systems at the International Society for Quality in Health Care’s (ISQua) 30th International Conference in Edinburgh in October. The conference features delegates ...

A national forum has explored how nurses can make a difference both as individuals and collectively.  The Australian College of Nursing’s first National Nursing Forum has been labelled a success by the profession and organisers alike. Taking as its theme ...

Podiatrists lobby for more national benefits to help detect and treat problems sooner.  The Australasian Podiatry Council wants the federal government to enable more Medicare-subsidised podiatrist visits a year, in line with National Health and Medical Research Council data stating ...

Nurses for Nurses webinars provide round-the-clock access to materials for professional development.  Since June 2010, nurses in Australia have been required to meet the refined legislated requirements set out in a national registration and accreditation scheme. Nurses for Nurses Network ...