The world of aged care nursing– by RN Brad Winter
“I work in a world of crocheted rugs, prunes for breakfast and jelly bean bingo. It is also a world of complex comorbid states, dementia…
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Too few exercise physiologists in Australian hospitals
Less than 5% of Australian Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) are employed in Australian hospitals, and industry body Exercise & Sport Science Australia (ESSA) has called…
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Setting up ear clinics from scratch – by Shelley Straw
Shelley Straw qualified as an Eye & Ear Nurse in 1982, and worked in the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital for close to 25…
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What do patients think about digital health? By Cathie Reid – Digital Health Summit post 4
This is the fourth and final post in my series from the Digital Health Summit at CES 2015, following on from posts on wearables, disrupting…
It has been confirmed: patient safety suffers when nurses are overworked
Nursing is a soft target for budget reductions. This statement was made by Professor Linda Aiken, a researcher from the University of Pennsylvania, at the…
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Becoming an Ear Nurse – by Shelley Straw
Shelley Straw qualified as an Eye & Ear Nurse in 1982, and worked in the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital for close to 25…
What to do if you didn’t get into a grad nursing program
My Health Career is pleased to present a guest article from Bradley Winter, a 2011 nursing graduate who now works in Aged Care in Brisbane.…
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Becoming a medical writer
Medical writing is the term used for a field that can include journalists who specialize in writing in healthcare and medicine as well as doctors,…
ANMF National Graduate Nurse & Midwife Roundtable looking to secure jobs for graduates
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is bringing together nursing leaders and key industry stakeholders for roundtable discussions on securing employment opportunities for more…
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Why becoming a nurse purely to help people might be a bad idea
When you think of the “ideal” nurse, you might think of someone who is caring, nurturing and above all, wants to help people. But research…
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It takes a “special breed” to be an emergency department nurse!
The Emergency department (ED) is a highly stressful environment, so it requires specialized staff who are not only good at nursing, but also possess certain…
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#FOANed growing for free open access nursing education
If you’re a social media user, you may have seen the hashtag #FOANed being used recently. It’s a movement where nurses are posting Free Open…
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What type of nurse do you want to be? There are heaps of areas of specialization……
Many people who are considering a career in nursing are unaware of the vast array of areas of specialization that exist in this profession. The…
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Nursing students’ perceptions of their clinical placements outside the hospital
The importance of health care delivery in clinical environments outside the hospital is increasing, and there are a growing number of nurses working in the…
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“Nurses helped me find meaning in my mum’s death”
I came across a YouTube video recently, and couldn’t help but share it. Each health professional has a different life experience which draws them to…
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Transition to Specialty Practice Programs – by RN Laurie, currently in a TSPP
My Health Career would like to thank Laurie Bickhoff for writing this article! If you want more from Laurie, check out her blog Defining Nursing.…
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Pay and Conditions for Primary Care Nurses
For 10 years, the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association has conducted a survey to learn the hourly rates of primary care nurses (who often…
Australia’s first association for nursing students and new grads
My Health Career is pleased to present a guest article from Carol Mudford. Carol is a nursing student at Charles Sturt University, and one of…
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Nursing grad jobs crisis in the media
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) recently put a call out to nursing graduates affected by the jobs crisis to speak to the media…
headspace – why are young people presenting for mental health care?
headspace is Australia’s national youth mental health foundation. It provides young Australians aged 12-25 with mental health, general health, education, employment, and alcohol and drug…
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