Specialty Focus
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Nursing for a stronger tomorrow: one mental health nurses’ journey
A mental health nurse graduated with her master's degree, hoping to climb the ranks to help patients at her rural…
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‘A magical experience’: Taryn’s journey of becoming a rural midwife
A 23-year-old described her journey of becoming a midwife in rural South Australia as 'a magical experience', where she made…
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Mental health experts offer tips on how nurses can tackle burnout
Overworked, overstretched, and overstressed – it is no secret that nurses and midwives are burning out and quitting their jobs…
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Improving gastro treatment in aged care
Scientists at UNSW Sydney have made a breakthrough discovery that could better protect older people from gastroenteritis, an illness causing…
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Vicarious trauma for healthcare professionals: a health hazard?
According to Monash University 2021, ‘Vicarious trauma’ (VT) describes the cumulative effects of exposure to information about traumatic events and…
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Mother and daughter nursing duo celebrate graduation
A nursing professor said she felt immense pride as she watched her daughter graduate with a nursing degree from the…
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Study reveals ‘decades’ of maternity care access issues for women in rural areas
Women from disadvantaged backgrounds in rural Australia are facing significant barriers to accessing quality maternity care, new research shows. A…
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‘New era’ for LGBTIQA+ healthcare access in Australia
Australia will hold a first-ever public consultation exclusively for the LGBTIQA+ community to identify the greatest disparities affecting access to…
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Healthcare barriers faced by domestic violence survivors
A leading academic in domestic violence prevention has underscored the influence of stigma towards abuse among people seeking healthcare support.…
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Breaking the stigma: nurse sheds light on challenges in treating eating disorders
Peta Marks, a renowned mental health nurse, has dedicated over 20 years to improving the quality of care for people…
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