2011-12-19
Money to help aged care
After much lobbying from special interest groups such as the ANF, the Federal Government has released information on part of it's spending for industry training including $45 million earmarked for aged care and construction workers.
2011-12-19
UK Aged Care Crisis!
The UK aged care system (specifically dementia care) is overwhelmed, understaffed and under-trained. The Royal College of Nursing is lobbying for change in this health system before it's too late.

Below is a copy of the National Audit of Dementia Report released recently, which details the problems with Dementia Care in England and Wales.

www.nursingtimes.net/Journals/2011/12/16/d/m/e/National-Audit-of-Dementia-report.pdf

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Nursing Practitioners: Nurse or Minor Medical Practitioner 22-01-2012

In Australia, the emergence of Nurse Practitioners is bringing about some troubling questions. British Medical Journal asked the question, “Nurse or minor medical practitioner?” The article in dated April 1, 1911, but the query still stands. Today ion healthcare we have Nurse Practitioners … Continue reading →

Risks associated with taking aspirin for Heart Disease May Outweigh Benefits 15-01-2012

Aspirin for the truth? Well ABC Radio recently conducted an interview with the federal president of the Australian Medical Association Dr Steve Hambleton about the risks associated with doctors preventing heart disease with aspirin. To see the full transcript and summary … Continue reading →

Major Medical Advancements Predicted for 2012. 09-01-2012

In the US there are predictions that several medical advancements will occur in the year to come. These include, the primary stages of developing vaccines for cancer, further development of the malaria vaccine and various legislative moves to decrease air … Continue reading →

The Age Old Problem in Healthcare 19-12-2011

With aged care in the UK in disarray (specifically dementia care), it is a reassuring sign today to see that the federal government has pledged $45 million to help train 24,000 aged care and construction workers after announcing the first … Continue reading →

ANF Survey Says Government Undervalues Nurses in Australia 11-12-2011

In a new media release from the ANF they reveal the preliminary reasults for the survey they are currently rolling out nation wide. After just four days of surveying the public, the ANF reports 100% of respondants, thus far, have … Continue reading →

Historic Vote Unifies Two Leading Nursing Organisations 05-12-2011

Two iconic nursing organisations The College of Nursing (TCoN) and Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) have now merged under one banner “Australian College of Nursing”. This new organisation endeavours to combine the strengths of the two influential organisations … Continue reading →

Study Reveals RN’s link work environment to quality of Patient Care. 28-11-2011

A study done by Maja Djukic at New York University’s College of Nursing and sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has brought to light some interesting discoveries. Nurses surveyed revealed that in a positive work environment they were five times more … Continue reading →

Nursing Strike Taking Back Bench to the run-off Effects 13-11-2011

Is anybody else concerned that the nursing strike story is mostly filled with stories of closing beds and the Government/Hospitals fighting that, rather than the issue at hand? Nurses in Victoria and this country are dreadfully underpaid for the job … Continue reading →

Ultrasound Evaluations – Nurses Increasing Role 09-11-2011

Four articles, in the “In Focus” section of the September/October issue of the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing (JOGNN), published by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), have brough to light four medical issues which … Continue reading →

Nurses and Social Media, Australian Guidelines for Use 07-11-2011

The advent of social media has opened a wealth of opportunities for health care workers to reach out, interact and influence peoples health care decisions. Many traditional health care settings have been adverse to becoming involved from a risk management … Continue reading →