Nursing Review The latest in heathcare news for nurses

Communities of practice helping to connect minds and influence change With the current shortage of healthcare workers, it has become imperative to strengthen the capabilities of our existing workforce. Ensuring that nurses are given the right training to succeed in ...

Calls for fair parking rang out from Concord Hospital as staff walked out for the second time, protesting against an increase in parking fees. Dozens of staff stopped working from noon today to protest the reintroduction of the parking permits ...

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has filed a "landmark" application to increase award wages for nurses by up to 35 per cent. The application to the Fair Work Commission asks for an increase of up to 35 per ...

Hazel Keedle, Western Sydney University and Hannah Dahlen, Western Sydney University In theory, pregnant women in Australia can choose the type of health provider they see during pregnancy, labour and after they give birth. But this is often dependent on ...

“To make a difference, all it takes is one idea and one person who is willing to do something about it,” says Bonnie Boezeman AO, the benefactor of CEW’s Leadership in Nursing Scholarship. The scholarship, which has just opened for ...

Nurses at Sydney's largest hospital are threatening to quit after parking fees will force them to pay hundreds of dollars a year. Westmead Hospital healthcare workers, including cleaners, professors, doctors and nurses, will have to pay $11 a day to ...

The Australian Nurses Federation Western Australia (ANFWA) has confirmed it will be running in next year's state elections after formally registering the party on Monday. ANFWA secretary Janet Reah confirmed the party had reached the required 500 signatures over the ...

Stephen Duckett, The University of Melbourne When things are going bad in the health system, we are reassured we’ve got one of the best health systems in the world. But we’re rarely told where we actually stand relative to others. ...

In the ever-changing healthcare landscape, the locum role has become increasingly vital, particularly in rural and remote areas where access to medical professionals can be challenging. The Rural Locum Assistance Program (Rural LAP) locums are fully credentialled and supported by ...

The healthcare sector has embraced a range of digital technologies, from interconnected Internet of Things (IoT) devices to advanced telehealth services, all in the pursuit of enhanced patient care. While this has improved accessibility and efficiency, it has also significantly ...