Nursing

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Politics & Society

Mapping the hidden lives of Melbourne’s night workers

The term night-time economy evokes images of people enjoying late-night activities, but our Map of the Month asks, what of the workers that keep the city running while the rest of us sleep?

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Health & Medicine

Our duty of care to those who care

With looming workforce shortages, a new study finds a comprehensive approach to ensuring the wellbeing of cancer healthcare workers is essential

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Health & Medicine

Let primary care nurses take a load off GPs

Australia is lagging behind other countries in allowing nurses to offer safe, affordable and accessible primary care

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Health & Medicine

Under pressure

2020 has highlighted the crucial role of nurses in managing pressure wounds associated with COVID-19, but has also raised community awareness of the condition

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Health & Medicine

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Under the Microscope

What does a great day at work look like?

Dr Rebecca Jarden’s background in nursing has led her to research what a balanced approach to measuring wellbeing for nurses looks like throughout their careers

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Health & Medicine

The world needs nurses now more than ever

International Nurses Day is a chance to look back at the changing role of nursing and acknowledge the integral part they play on the frontline of COVID-19

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Health & Medicine

Wounds need more than time to heal

Wounds, especially chronic ones, must be assessed and cared for early. And this is particularly true for people in aged care in order to prevent pressure wounds

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Health & Medicine

More maternal and child health nurse visits help mothers and babies thrive

Increasing the number of maternal and child health nurse visits to new mothers facing adversity can significantly improve parenting and maternal wellbeing

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Health & Medicine

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Under the Microscope

Pioneering nurse-led cancer care

Throughout her career, Professor Mei Krishnasamy has worked to improve the evidence base for cancer nursing care, particularly for people with rarer cancers

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Health & Medicine

Attracting (and keeping) Australia’s rural health workers

Supporting more health workers to remain in rural and remote Australian communities is about helping them settle in socially, as well as professionally

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