In this 43rd installment of Nursing Australia hosted by Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander, get acquainted with digital health and some of the latest advancements available in Australian primary healthcare. 1. The latest Nursing Australia News (02:17) Aged care shortfalls worsen; funding win for Type 1 Diabetes; cervical self-testing; inside Ukraine; and Welcome Calvary! 2. National Nursing & Midwifery Digital Health Capability Framework (04:50) The Framework outlines the capabilities required to support health professionals in extending their digital health development. A resource to guide ind

In this June episode of Nursing Australia hosted by Matthew St Ledger and Prue Baum, get yourself up-to-date with the latest updates &amp; happenings in Australian healthcare.  -  The latest Nursing Australia News (01:38) Influenza primed to spike; QLD on meningococcal high alert; Monkey pox on the move; and the APNA conference roadshow 2022 launches in Melbourne. Get your APNA Conference Roadshow tickets  - Amazing Nurse Stories: Shab&apos;s story (04:10) From Iran to Australia meet nurse and author Shabnam Ighani <p

The 41st episode of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (02:21) Aged Care nurses pay rise on the cards, Ebola outbreak resurgence, mysterious hepatitis emerges, nurses deemed &apos;undatable&apos;, and Happy International Nurses Day 2022! Win a double pass to the APNA Conference Roadshow    Student Nurses: building the workforce (05:29) APNA Student Nurse Placement Program Nurse Spotlight: Keith Cox – A Caring Life (24:13) Hear the inspirational story of a nursing trailblazer: &quot;What fifty years in nursing has taught me about humanity, compassion &amp; community&quot; - Keith Cox OAM  Listen to &apos;A Caring Life&

In the latest episode of Nursing Australia: smashing access barriers to healthcare for teens, Nurse Spotlight, heart health - plus grab the latest in healthcare news hosted by Matthew St Ledger &amp; Leith Alexander.The latest Nursing Australia News (01:43) NSW nurses &amp; midwives strike again; SA government promises ratios; last ditch Aged Care reforms; and Budget promises. Teen Clinic  (03:42) Primary healthcare professionals: Demolishing the barriers to primary healthcare for regional Aussie teens. Nurse Spotlight: Debbie&apos;s story (18:23) Debbie Clatworthy is a true nursing legend!  Hear her inspiring nursing story - a journey right across the vast Australian landscape. 

In this March episode of Nursing Australia hear:  The latest Nursing Australia News (02:05) Paediatric anaphylaxis figures flatten; hide n seek doctor sentenced; Nursing school applications stumble; and the pandemic response workforce re-opens. Join the COVID-19 pandemic response workforce  Nurse Spotlight: Sheenagh&apos;s story (03:43) When a nurse becomes the patient: a nurse&apos;s journey with early-onset Parkinsons   Fight Parkinson’s (Parkinson’s Victoria) https://www.fightparkinsons.org.au/Shake it up Foundationhttps://shakeitup.org.au/about-us/Parkinson’s Australia<a href='https://www.parkinsons.org

In this February episode of Nursing Australia hear: The latest Nursing Australia News (03:24) Caps on tele-health consults scrapped; WHO prioritizes primary healthcare; App emerges to detect COVID &amp; influenza; Omicron-specific jabs in the works; and vax exemption falsifier disqualified. Supporting victims of domestic &amp; family violence (05:53) How can healthcare professionals better support those affected by DV? Meet survivor turned advocate Jane Matts. &apos;Sisters In Law Project&apos; Links: Facebook  Twitter  In the news  <a href='htt

In this new year episode of Nursing Australia hosted by Matthew St Ledger we hear:  The latest Nursing Australia News (02:04) App helps healthcare workers communicate with patients; NMBA releases updated cosmetic guidance; and COVID reaches Antarctica. Links: NMBA position statement on nurses and cosmetic procedures Heart Health Toolkit  Dr. Norman Swan: So You Think You Know What&apos;s Good for You? (04:05) Feeling the weight of frontline health work? Norman Swan @normanswan joins Nursing Australia to chat acute vs. chronic stress; coping with trauma and busts some wellness BS.Links: <a href='https://www.hachette.com.au/norman-swan/so-you-think

In this holiday season episode of Nursing Australia hosted by Matthew St Ledger @mattstledger we hear:  The latest Nursing Australia News (2:22) Pfizer booster key to omicron protection; wiping university debts of Drs &amp; NPs and Fake nurse ordered to pay compensation.A Nursing Journey: Daniel&apos;s story (3:44) Considering a career in nursing? Curious to explore other options? Hear a nurse&apos;s journey from learning to practice across Australia.  Australia&apos;s biggest nursing event is finally here (12:11) Register for the 2022 APNA Conference Roadshow here: https://www.apna.asn.au/education/roadshow Helping patients access the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) (16:41) Meet Nurse Dallas Bailey who describes how holistic diabetes management really works. It’s cru

Friday Evening - The news, nurses doing amazing things, we announce our daily winner and we say goodbye If you&apos;ve enjoyed Nursing Australia Week, please let us know - send an email to [email protected] Show note links for this episode:The rate of stillbirth during Melbourne&apos;s lockdowns: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.10.04.21264500v1ANMF media release on new National Aged Care Advisory Council: https://www.anmf.org.au/media-releases/entry/media_211125APNA Nursing Jobs page: https://www.apna.asn.au/nursing-jobsHealth Professionals Bank: https://www.hpbank.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=text_link&amp;utm_ca

Today we hear from John Johnson a Nurse Practitioner and Vaccination and Epidemic Response Advisor from Médecins Sans Frontières.  Enter our ‘spill your guts’ competition!Each day enter to win a $500 gift voucher and a signed copy of Georgie Carroll’s book ‘Off the Charts’. Today we want you to tell us:Your CREEPY ghost stories from a clinic, hospital or any kind of nursing workplaceTo enter, simply click reply to this email or send a text message 0417 366 831Show note links for this episode:Médecins Sans Frontières: https://www.msf.org/2021 APNA Workforce Survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6608519/4c3ba0eb46c7Hosted by: <a h

Welcome to FriYAY! It&apos;s the last day of Nursing Australia Week and we have another three episodes to finish us off. Let’s get into it!Enter our ‘spill your guts’ competition!Enter to win a $500 gift voucher and a signed copy of Georgie Carroll’s book ‘Off the Charts’. Today we want you to tell us:Your CREEPY ghost stories from a clinic, hospital or any kind of nursing workplaceTo enter, simply click reply to this email or send a text message 0417 366 831Show note links for this episode:APNA Student Nurse Placement Program: https://www.apna.asn.au/profession/student-nurse-placementBristol Stool Chart cake: https://www.reddit.com/r/ATBGE/comments/c3li6u/bristol_stool_chart_cake_made_by_my_stepmum/APNA Conference Roadshow: <a href='https://apna.createsend1.c

 It&apos;s the end of another day, so your evening episode of Nursing Australia Week is ready for you. Show note links for this episode:RACGP response to The Australian National Audit Office: https://www.racgp.org.au/FSDEDEV/media/documents/RACGP/Reports%20and%20submissions/2021/Submission-to-the-ANAO-audit-of-the-COVID-19-Vaccination-Program.pdfAPNA Nursing Jobs page: https://www.apna.asn.au/nursing-jobsHealth Professionals Bank: https://www.hpbank.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=text_link&amp;utm_campaign=APNATwo Humerus Nurses: https://open.spotify.com/show/6VHiOub0iSRuTSTFmtO

Thursday Lunch - Infection Prevention Helpline: Ensuring your infection management procedures are best practice Today we speak to nurse Sara Drew from the Infection Prevention Helpline.Enter our ‘spill your guts’ competition!Each day enter to win a $500 gift voucher and a signed copy of Georgie Carroll’s book ‘Off the Charts’. Today we want you to tell us:Your favourite medical moment when you WEREN’T at work;your good Samaritan storyTo enter, simply click reply to this email or send a text message 0417 366 831Show note links for this episode:Infection Prevention Helpline: https://www.infectionpreventionhelpline.com.au/ or call 1800 312 968Hierarchy of Controls and other links: <a href='https://apna

It&apos;s Thursday, let&apos;s have a laugh this morning!Enter our ‘spill your guts’ competition!Enter to win a $500 gift voucher and a signed copy of Georgie Carroll’s book ‘Off the Charts’. Today we want you to tell us:Your favourite medical moment when you WEREN’T at work;your good Samaritan storyTo enter, simply click reply to this email or send a text message 0417 366 831Show note links for this episode:Heart Foundation: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/bundles/heart-health-check-toolkit&amp;utm_source=APNA&amp;utm_medium=paid_media&amp;utm_campaign=HHC_Toolkit&amp;utm_content=MREC2APNA Conference Roadshow: <a href='https://apna.createsend1.com/t/r-i-trituljd-l

 We hope you&apos;ve had a good hump day. Your Wednesday evening episode of Nursing Australia Week is ready for you. Show note links for this episode:Acute Anaphylaxis Clinical Care Standard: https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/standards/clinical-care-standards/acute-anaphylaxis-clinical-care-standardDepartment of Health’s Consultation Hub: https://consultations.health.gov.au/APNA Nursing Jobs page: https://www.apna.asn.au/nursing-jobsHealth Professionals Bank: https://www.hpbank.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=text_link&amp;utm_campaign=APNANurse Sarah Cosgrave: <a href='http://sarahcosgrave.c

Wednesday Lunch - National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance: The story behind the statistics of the vaccine rollout and what we’re learning. Today we speak to National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance Director Professor Kristine Macartney. Enter our ‘spill your guts’ competition!Each day enter to win a $500 gift voucher and a signed copy of Georgie Carroll’s book ‘Off the Charts’. Today we want you to tell us:What white lie have you told a patient to reassure them or calm them down?To enter, simply click reply to this email or send a text message 0417 366 831Show note links for this episode:NCIRS: https://www.ncirs.org.au/</

Happy Wednesday! We have another great morning episode for you. Enter our ‘spill your guts’ competition!Enter to win a $500 gift voucher and a signed copy of Georgie Carroll’s book ‘Off the Charts’. Today we want you to tell us:What white lie have you told a patient to reassure them or calm them down?To enter, simply click reply to this email or send a text message 0417 366 831  Show note links for this episode:2021 APNA Workforce Survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6608519/4c3ba0eb46c7APNA Student Nurse Placement Program: https://www.apna.asn.au/profession/student-nurse-placementBuy ‘As

 We hope you&apos;ve had a great day and are enjoying Nursing Australia Week. Your Tuesday evening episode of Nursing Australia Week is ready for you.  Show note links for this episode:American CDC stillbirth data: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7047e1.htm?s_cid=mm7047e1_w&amp;utm_source=STAT+Newsletters&amp;utm_campaign=ff4a6251a5-MR_COPY_01&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_8cab1d7961-ff4a6251a5-153078694APNA Nursing Jobs page: https://www.apna.asn.au/nursing-jobsHealth Professionals Bank: https://www.hpbank.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=text_l

In your Tuesday lunch education session,  we speak to the COVID-19 Evidence Based Guidelines Taskforce Executive Director, Steve McGloughlin.  Enter our ‘spill your guts’ competition!Each day enter to win a $500 gift voucher and a signed copy of Georgie Carroll’s book ‘Off the Charts’. Today we want you to tell us:&apos;The weirdest item you’ve ever removed from a patient&apos;To enter, simply click reply to this email or send a text message 0417 366 831Show note links for this episode:COVID-19 Evidence Based Guidelines Taskforce: https://covid19evidence.net.au/ Transition to Practice Program: https://www.apna.asn.au/education/transitiontopracticeSound effects &amp; inst

 Welcome back to day two of Nursing Australia Week, we hope you enjoyed our Monday episodes.  Enter our ‘spill your guts’ competition!Enter to win a $500 gift voucher and a signed copy of Georgie Carroll’s book ‘Off the Charts’. Today we want you to tell us:&apos;The weirdest item you’ve ever removed from a patient&apos;To enter, simply click reply to this email or send a text message 0417 366 831Show note links for this episode:Heart Foundation: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/bundles/heart-health-check-toolkit&amp;utm_source=APNA&amp;utm_medium=paid_media&amp;utm_campaign=HHC_Toolkit&amp;utm_content=MREC1Register for the APNA Conference Roadshow: <a href='http

Monday Evening - The news, nurses doing amazing things and we announce our daily winner. Today we started with a little laugh, at lunch we learnt all about modelling and now it&apos;s time to wind wind down and take it all in.  Show note links for this episode:COVID home care guidelines: https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/covid-19-resources/other-health-issues/covid-19-home-care-guidelinesAPNA Nursing Jobs page: https://www.apna.asn.au/nursing-jobsHealth Professionals Bank: https://www.hpbank.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=text_link&amp;utm_campaign=APNA&quot;You Didn&apos;t Have to&quot; by Brown &amp; Gray: <a href='https://www

In your Monday lunch education session, listen to the Burnet Institute tell is what the latest modelling is telling us about what to expect next. Show note links for this episode:Burnet Institute: https://www.burnet.edu.au/Doctor Nick Scott: https://www.burnet.edu.au/people/314_nick_scottTransition to Practice Program: https://www.apna.asn.au/education/transitiontopracticeEnter our ‘spill your guts’ competition!Each day enter to win a $500 gift voucher and a signed copy of Georgie Carroll’s book ‘Off the Charts’. Today we want you to tell us: ‘What is your best nursing joke’To enter, simply click re

Welcome to Nursing Australia Week - a week of entertainment, education and energy. Each day of Nursing Australia Week, you will receive: A morning wake me up to put a spring in your step and a laugh in your belly. The latest information at lunchtime, giving you everything you need to know from COVID and nursing experts. An easy way to top up your CPD.  An uplifting evening wind down, designed to inspire and share the stories of nurses doing amazing things. In this, your Monday morning episode, we join hosts Suzanne Blackeby, Matthew St Ledger and Georgie Carroll for a bit of fun!Show note links for this episode:Learn more about primary health care nursing: https://www.apna.asn.au/profession/what-is-primary-health-care-nursing Register for the APNA Conference Roadshow: <a href='https://www.apna.asn.au/education/roadshow'

In this milestone episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Matthew St Ledger, we hear:  The latest Nursing Australia News (02:39) Australia braces for ICU surge; avatar technology emerges for melanoma; Pfizer for school aged children on the horizon; and Nursing Australia Week is coming. https://www.apna.asn.au/education/nursing-australia-podcast/nursing-australia-week         -   What is Primary Care Nursing (04:24) Primary health care is any medical service that is provided outside the four walls of a hospital, let&apos;s visit some of its heroes. https://www.apna.asn.au/  Enrolled Nurse (EN) Supervision (06:50) APNA Nurse Educator Suzanne Blackeby discusses Enrolled Nurse (EN) supervision: scope of practice, delegation

In this special episode of Nursing Australia, Matthew St Ledger discusses voluntary assisted dying (VAD) with very special guest Andrew Denton.  Links &amp; Resources:  If you support the idea that we should have a full range of compassionate end of life choices, and that we need a better conversation around death, dying and patient-centred care, then please visit Go Gentle AustraliaGo Gentle Australia https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/  For the latest on Nursing Australia subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.apna.asn.au/workflows/subscribe Discover APNA https://www.apna.asn.au/  Global Crisis Support Contacts AUS:

In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Matthew St Ledger, we hear:  The latest Nursing Australia News (01:33) ATAGI continues to ponder boosters; rapid antigen tests green-lighted; heart heath on the back burner; and thousands of extra health practitioners to join surge workforce. LONG COVID (03:52) Professor Gisli Jenkins joined us from London to discuss &apos;Long COVID&apos; https://bmjopenrespres.bmj.com/content/8/1/e001049  http://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/218933/new-national-study-long-term-impacts-lung/ APNA Student Nurse Placement Program (18:17) Developing the primary nursing workforce and enriching the student nurse experience.  <a href='https://www.apna.asn.au/profession/student-nurse-placemen

In this special episode of Nursing Australia we hear the latest on COVID across Australia as APNA presents: the Current COVID Landscape webinar featuring: Dr. Ginni Mansberg (@Dr_Ginni); APNA President Karen Booth and RN Sara Drew. Links: Slides from the webinar: https://www.apna.asn.au/files/DAM/1%20Education/COVID%20Webinar%207%20-%20Current%20Covid%20Landscape.pdf Subscribe to The Connect: https://www.apna.asn.au/workflows/subscribehttps://www.apna.asn.au/Hosted by: Matthew St Ledger &amp; Mitch Wall Produced by: Leith Alexander &amp; Matthew St Ledger

In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Matthew St Ledger, we hear:  The latest Nursing Australia News (02:14) Nurses sitting ducks without boosters; self-administration of ivermectin appears to spike; ANMF warn against planned re-opening; and APNA postpones conference roadshow until 2022. https://www.apna.asn.au/education/roadshow Women&apos;s Health Week 2021 (04:30) Brenda Jones &amp; Janet Michelmore from the Jean Hailes Foundation are here to chat Women&apos;s Health Week 2021. https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/  https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/  APNA on the ground in western NSW (14:19) APNA President Karen Booth on the ground in Broken Hill as surge nurse workforces rollout across rural NSW.  <a

In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Matthew St Ledger, we hear:  The latest Nursing Australia News (01:45)Pharmacists to join the party; Primary care to bolster Pfizer rollout; experts warn Delta could devastate Indigenous communities; and faeces transplants to treat Parkinsons patients. Inside School Nursing  (03:54)Lisa Chalmers joins Nursing Australia to discuss the role of a school nurse, the scope, challenges and opportunities in this space. https://www.schoolnurses.com.au/  UPDATE: APNA Conference Roadshow (16:08) The APNA conference roadshow is set to be the largest ever nursing event held by APNA but there has be

In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Suzanne Blackeby, we hear:  The latest Nursing Australia News (01:31) Mandatory vaccines for residential Aged Care workers; The Commonwealth revises its national vaccine allocations as COVID reignites; a blood-test to diagnose Alzheimers; and Chris Hemsworth delivers vital equipment to a regional clinic.  2021 Influenza vaccine update (03:58) The last 18 months has seen COVID stifle the conversation and awareness of other communicable diseases. Therefore, it may not surprise some of us to learn Influenza vaccination rates in Australia have waned recently. Is this COVID driven complacency? Or perhaps the decreased community mobility explains the lull?  Year-to-date we are some 1.5 million flu jabs behind last year. So, it is vital that we continue to fly the health promotion flag for Influenza vaccination.  This year the Australian Immunisation Handbook has he

In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Matthew St Ledger, we hear:  The latest Nursing Australia News (01:12) National vaccine hesitancy wains as Victorians endure COVID spike; Mandatory vaccines for Aged Care Workers back on the table; The World Health Organization agrees to ambitious reforms; and the UK approves single-shot COVID VAX; Nurses top most trusted professions list. Nurse Spotlight: Inside Ireland&apos;s rollout (03:35) APNA&apos;s Sam Moses caught up with Siobhan, a Dublin based practice nurse who shared an Irish perspective on the rollout experience, the optimism inside COVID, and discussed vaccine hesitancy in her community or lack thereof. Health Tech: Wearable glucose sensors (10:17) In recent years wearable glucose sensors have revolutionized diabetes management. These fully integrated devices allow diabetics to monitor their glucose levels with the swipe of a s

In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Matthew St Ledger, we hear: - The latest Nursing Australia News (01:10)The federal budget to bolster Aged Care &amp; Womens Health; India faces a new threat as it continues to head towards one million COVID deaths; the global nurse shortage impacted by The COVID Effect; and a study links poor mental health to clinical errors.- Nurse Spotlight: The Rollout - Linlin&apos;s Story (04:57)We’re introducing the Nurse Spotlight segments in Nursing Australia to share some of your stories. To kick things off we caught up with LinLin, a Sydney based Nurse Vaccinator who shared her pandemic and rollout experience from the frontline.- 2021 PulseCheck #1 – Survey Results (13:49)Throughout 2020, APNA ran a series of workforce surveys to get feedback from nurses on the front line during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey is back this year to get the views of nurses on the vaccine rollout. The results from the fi

In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Matthew St Ledger, we hear: -        The latest Nursing Australia News (01:12)The wheels fall off Australia’s COVID vaccine rollout; a second AstraZeneca clotting case reported in Australia; Johnson &amp; Johnson vaccine clotting concerns in the US and COVID vaccines for kids and pet in the pipeline.-        COVID Vax rollout expert panel Q&amp;A (04:18)APNA has been hosting a series of COVID webinars to keep nurses up-to-date on the vaccine rollout and have been receiving literally thousands of questions via APNA nurse support line. In past webinars we’ve had Q&amp;A at the end of each session, but members have been calling for more. So in the most recent webinar we assembled an expert panel to answer any of your unanswered questions. We were joined by Prof. Robert Booy (U. Syd) Dr. Ketaki Sharma, Karen Booth, Suzanne Blackeby &amp; Bec Cox. Webinar slides: <a href='https://apna.

In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Suzanne Blackeby, we hear: -        The latest Nursing Australia News (01:45)Phase 1B of the COVID vaccine rollout begins, Aussie made AstraZeneca vaccines come online and flooding on the east coast affects already hard-hit communities.  -        COVID vaccines: Record, recall, report (04:04)The speed at which the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is being implemented means it’s natural for nurses to be left with a few unanswered questions. But fear not, APNA’s got you covered. We have been in active discussions with the Department of Health for many months now and are bringing you the information we learn via The Connect, in our COVID webinar series and on Nursing Australia. Our most recent APNA COVID Webinar covered all you need to know about recording COVID-19 vaccinations in the AIR and reporting side-effects. We discussed the information you need to provide, what this looks like in your prac

In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Suzanne Blackeby, we hear: The latest Nursing Australia News (01:05)Ireland holts the use of the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine, PNG’s COVID-19 outbreak and vaccine rollout begins in Torres Strait Islands.  Aged Care Royal Commission Final Report (02.52)After more than 10,000 submissions, evidence from 641 witnesses and more than two years, The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has handed down its final report. Royal Commissioners have made 148 wide-ranging recommendations for the fundamental reform of the aged care system in Australia. The report titled ‘Care, Dignity and Respect’ was tabled in federal parliament earlier this month.  APNA Aged Care Planning and Advisory Group nominations: https://apna.asn.au/profession/acpag Setting up your COVID vaccination cl

In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Suzanne Blackeby, we hear: - The latest Nursing Australia News (01:25)The rollout begins, a nurse steps in during a COVID vaccine overdosing error, the WHO warn of ‘long COVID’ and The Royal Commission into Aged Care final report handed down. - APNA’s campaign for MBS items (03:47)The Australian COVID-19 Vaccination program is up and running with thousands of Australians expected to be vaccinated in the coming weeks, including residents in Aged Care.  While this implementation has been rushed, it’s great to have it underway and we wish all aged care nurses well as they take the lead.A major concern for general practices nurses has been the Medicare Benefits Scheme items for the rollout. APNA understands that not providing a way for a nurse to bill for their time to give the COVID vaccines would restrict Australia’s 14,500 practice nurses from playing the fullest role they c

In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Suzanne Blackeby, we hear: - The latest Nursing Australia News (01:21)Coronavirus jumps rooms in a quarantine hotel, EOI for GP’s interested in giving out the vaccine closes and AstraZeneca vaccine may not be as effective with new variants. - COVID Vaccine roll-out: Alison McMillan Q&amp;A (03:04)To ensure that nurses are kept up to speed on the COVID vaccine rollout, APNA is hosting a series of webinars for members. In the second webinar of the series, we were joined by Alison McMillan, Australia’s Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer. Subscribe to The Connect: https://www.apna.asn.au/workflows/subscribe APNA Professional Indemnity Insurance: https://www.apna.asn.au/insurance- COVID vaccines: Challenges for nurses (52:36)It’s a busy time in primary health care, particularly in general practice due to the imminent arrival of both the COVID and flu vaccines. In the next few months th

In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Suzanne Blackeby, we hear: -        The latest Nursing Australia News (02:15)Australia’s holiday break and new year celebrations marred by outbreaks, lockdowns and border closures, the government sets out its plans for the COVID 19 Vaccine rollout and the death toll in the US reaches 400,000 Americans. -        COVID vaccination planning for primary health care nurses (05:09)### To view the slides for this presentation, please click here: https://apna.asn.au/education/nursing-australia-podcast/ep6#s1There’s a lot of content out there at the moment about the Australian rollout of COVID vaccines and the topic is moving so fast. It’s hard for nurses to keep up. That’s why APNA is hosting a series of webinars to keep members up-to-date with the latest. In the first webinar we discussed the Australian Government COVID vaccination policy and subsequent planning requirements re

In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Suzanne Blackeby, we hear: - The latest Nursing Australia News (01:34)COVID jabs have begun, Melbourne emerges from its lockdown, 15,000 new nurses and midwives graduate, ANMF voices concern over retirement policies and record APNA Workforce Survey. - Your year (05:44)Nurses this year have done some amazing things this year, keeping people alive and safe in some really hard conditions. Some nurses have not been put off by all the change and disruption that they have faced, and have continued to push the boundaries and grow their scope of practice, to better help their patients and their communities. Rebecca, Nadine and Shelly are great examples of this. This is a snapshot of their 2020.- COVID vaccine rollout (07:55)Next year is going to bring us nurses the next challenge, the COVID 19 vaccine rollout. A national cross-population immunisation program that

In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Karen Cook, we hear:The latest Nursing Australia news (01:39) Nursing degree fees have been reduced, APNA’s Workforce Survey has opened and new guidelines for spirometry testing have been released.  Melissa’s story: the joys of working in aged care (06:22) Whilst aged care has attracted negative headlines this year, many nurses find it incredibly rewarding. Hear from APNA Board Member, Melissa Cromarty, as she shares another side to aged care. Catch Melissa’s full interview with ABC Radio Brisbane here: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/brisbane/programs/drive/aged-care-nurse/12833784 Q&amp;A: The importance of scheduled vaccines and catch-up programs (11:01) In this segment, you will learn why scheduled vaccinations and catch-up

In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Nurse Robbie, we hear:-        The latest Nursing Australia News (02:08)A nurse practitioner earns the right to prescribe HIV medicines, nurses speak up for primary health care reform, infection control checks still lacking in aged care and remembering nurses killed by COVID-19.  -        COVID vaccine: Immunising the nation (06:41)When a COVID vaccine arrives in Australia, primary health care nurses will play a key role in immunising the Australian population. Learn about what nurses need to do to prepare for the mass-vaccination and the logistics of getting the vaccines into your clinic or facility.  -        Vaccines: Recommended vs funded (12:29)Nurses know the NIP funded vaccines inside-out, but how often do you speak to your patients about the recommended vaccines, but not funded ones? We discuss how to raise this sometimes-tricky conversation and share

In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Karen Cook, we hear:- The latest Nursing Australia News (01:53)The Federal Government extend Medicare-subsidised telehealth for 6-months, APNA supports nurse prescribing for early medical abortions, COVID-19’s deadly toll on nurses around the world, a new nurse-led clinic opens in Canberra, and high praise from Federal Ministers for primary health care nurses. - Race for the human race: COVID vaccines which, how and when? (07:17)Nine months into this pandemic, there is hope of a vaccine being successfully developed, with over 30 candidate vaccines now in clinical trials around the world. Which vaccines are the front runners and how do they work? For APNA members, find an in-depth extended interview with Professor Katie Flanagan on the COVID-19 vaccines that are currently in development: https://apna.asn.au/hub/cov

In the first episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Nurse Robbie, we hear: - The latest Nursing Australia News (02:56)Calls to grow the workforce of skilled nurses in aged care to stop the COVID spread, fresh data on the effect of coronavirus on the nursing workforce and eye protection for all Victorian GP nurses becomes mandatory.  - Aimee’s story: Catching COVID in the clusters (07:00)Aged care, disability, and mental health nurse Aimee Sibson was let go from her job at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and put her hand up to work on the Victorian COVID Response Taskforce. She was sent into Melbourne’s housing commission towers under the Government-imposed hard lockdown and caught COVID in the line of duty. Aimee wrote a letter to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews about her experience, you can read it here: https://apna.asn.au/