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12 Ways to Tell if a Nursing Career Is Right for You

WEBHere are 12 qualities that all successful nurses must have: You can adapt to non-traditional schedules. Most nurses work three 12-hour shifts per week, not counting …

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A well-resourced, robust health system is essential to combat …

WEBIf the COVID-19 outbreak tells us anything it is the critical importance of public health preparedness. Three months ago it was a completely unknown virus, now it has …

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NSW public health nurses and midwives: Know your Special Leave …

WEBSpecial leave is paid at the base rate (excluding allowances and penalty rates) and should be made available to you before other forms of leave. After the 20 …

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8 Ways Nurses Can Enhance Patient Safety

WEBBelow are eight suggestions for how nurses can contribute to a culture of patient safety, from reporting potential violations to communicating well with patients. …

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American College of Physicians calls for universal health care

WEBApril 1, 2020. America’s largest medical organisation calls for root-and-branch reform of US health and endorses a single-payer financing system or a robust public alternative. The …

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Pandemic exposes the vulnerability of under resourced health …

WEBA new US study highlights how COVID-19 battered an already poorly resourced and vulnerable health system. Even before the arrival of COVID-19, US …

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Coronavirus stress tests world’s health systems

WEBSome lessons have been learned from previous epidemics, but the weakness of many countries’ health systems leaves everyone vulnerable. China has taken a lot of …

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NSW Labor Minimum Safe Staffing plan – The details

WEBHi, I am a tired hospital and university qualified, much experienced registered nurse, still waiting for a miracle. The miracle of real positive change to …

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Nursewell app supports self-care for nurses

WEBJune 30, 2017. Nursing leaders at South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) have developed the Australian-first Nursewell app to support self-care and wellbeing for …

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2023 Australian Healthcare Week

WEBAustralian Healthcare Week – Australia’s largest healthcare expo – is back, live and in-person, on the 15th -16th March at the International Convention Centre in Sydney. …

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How 3D printing is changing health

WEBA surgeon practising removing a tumour on a 3D model to prepare for an operation and a pharmacist printing out tablets for a one-off prescription are just two …

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How to do well in an AIN interview

WEBTurn off your mobile. Thank the interviewers for having you. Emphasise your past and present achievements relating to the skills required. What not to do. Talk too fast. Take a …

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7 Reasons why NSW needs guaranteed nurse-to-patient ratios

WEB1.Ratios saves lives. International research has shown time and time again that safe staffing ratios decreases mortality rates in hospital. For example, research by …

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

WEBThe NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association is providing support and advice to any members seeking information regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).. Join …

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“RUOK are just words for a problem which needs action”

WEBIt’s the time of year that enrages most mental health nurses and those with lived experience of mental health issues. This is because ‘RUOK’ are just words for a …

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Nurses and midwives achieve historic ratios reform

WEBThe NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has secured the first phase of significant workforce reforms in the state’s public health system, after …

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A nurse’s plea: Please bring back the water jug (here’s why)

WEBMelinda Davis works in a Sydney hospital and is alarmed by the plastic bottle wastage she witnesses every day. Melinda (right] writes: I work in a large tertiary …

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Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against …

WEBThe Ministry of Health has revised its policy directive on Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases, with the primary …

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