Features
04 Jun 13 edition
Technology looks set to blitz time-honoured Australian nursing procedures. By Robyn Short
We conclude this two-part article on a matter of serious ethical relativism. By Scott Trueman
06 May 13 edition
The ceaseless topic of who should pay for nursing continues to be argued in the halls of power. By Louis White
Internet and smartphone technology is helping women who are cancer survivors maintain wellbeing. By Aileen Macalintal
Part one of a two-part article from our legal correspondent. Posthumous sperm harvesting continues to develop as an intriguing and contentious issue. By Scott Trueman
02 Apr 13 edition
As a federal election looms, it's time to bring major nursing issues to attention. By Louis White
A group of Australians look at using technology to improve the provision of care. By Aileen Macalintal
18 Dec 12 edition
Elderly people and their carers are finding it much easier to use telehealth consultations, especially in remote areas. By Lara Caughey
13 Nov 12 edition
As state governments continue to slash their spending, they say front-line healthcare is safe – but the reality on the ground seems to be different. Flynn Murphy reports
Communications has moved on and more hospitals are moving to systems where staff can use their own mobile device to stay in touch at work
Quotes from health portfolio holders on both sides of politics
Can you pull billions of dollars from the health system and still maintain quality? Yvonne Chaperon thinks not
16 Oct 12 edition
Queensland nurse Barbara McMaster has recently returned from a six-month stint in war-torn Yemen. She talks to Linda Belardi about working in a conflict zone
Nurses experienced in one form of care can gain a lot by a brief secondment to a different area. Linda Belardi reports
Five participants in a national nursing leadership program speak to Linda Belardi about their first year as trainee leaders
The role of males in the profession has been understated but significant, writes Thomas Harding
Spiritual support has a long tradition in nursing dating back to the Middle Ages but contemporary nurses often feel ill-prepared to provide this form of care in their daily practice, writes Katherine Cooper
The role of the occupational nurse has moved from mainly clinical duties to involve more on-the-job training and risk management. By Mardi Chapman
Changing sectors may be a daunting experience but rest assured nurses are in the driver’s seat, writes Julie Moore
04 Sep 12 edition
Australia’s chief nurses should call for history to be introduced into all nursing curricula, a leading historian on World War I nursing has said.
Hyperbaric medicine is a growing and highly specialised field of nursing. Linda Belardi reports on the world’s most advanced facility
The world renowned expert on Florence Nightingale, Alex Attewell, speaks to Linda Belardi about the vision and lasting legacy of the founder of modern nursing
Social media is transforming the way we communicate our wishes, such as organ donation, writes Holly Northam
Nursing is rapidly evolving due to advances in technology and extended scopes of practice. Linda Belardi talks to some chief nurses who reflect on the changing face of the profession
A joint study between an outback missionary and the famous nurse in the 1860s showed an advanced and caring attitude towards Aboriginal people. By Tiffany Shellam
Research has found nurses need a range of skills, not just clinical ability, to help in the aftermath of natural disasters, writes Jamie Ranse
31 Jul 12 edition
As the nurse practitioner role gains momentum in Australia, they are moving into specialised and diverse areas. Linda Belardi speaks to three trailblazers
A highly successful home-visit program pioneered in the US is making headway in indigenous communities here, writes Linda Belardi
The characters on film and TV are often stereotypes, but the internet allows nurses to reshape their public image, writes David Stanley
03 Jul 12 edition
Aviation nurses work in civilian and military contexts in often demanding and autonomous roles. Linda Belardi speaks to one nurse in the field.
