4,400 Amputations in Australia every year
In Australia, there are more than 4400 diabetes-related amputations every year. [i] We have the second highest rate in the developed world. [ii] Every year there are 10,000 hospital admissions...
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7 Easy Detox Tips to keep you healthy
In other words, with the right food on your plate, you can more easily flush out foreign chemicals—like the ones you pick up from the environment , beauty products , or fast food . Here are some gr...
Oh my aching feet!
I cannot emphasize enough the importance of having the correct work footwear ! Footwear provides cushioning, support and stability and aids in reducing the accumulative load day-to-day at work. There...
National Emergency Nurses Day – Typical Days in ER
National Emergency Nurses Day – Typical Days in ER “ Room 1 is here with chest pain and a significant cardiac history. His initial ECG showed a long QTc and he has had 5 runs of V-tach with th...
“I don’t want to be assessed. I want to be assisted.” – The role of the Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Advocacy is an important aspect of nursing, and particularly in mental health nursing. People with mental health conditions are often stigmatised and marginalised in our communities. Mental Health Nur...
Who’s got the TIME for wound care?
If you work in an acute setting, you will see these wounds , but perhaps not often enough to develop expertise in treatment options. Nurses in the community, wound clinics, Wound CNC’s and even Stoma...
Which is more accurate – a digital or aneroid BP device?
The accurate measurement and control of blood pressure (BP) are key elements in the prevention of hypertension, cardiovascular disease and stroke 1 . Mercury sphygmomanometers—first developed over 100...
Are you ready to move into critical care?
Pens , scissors , stethoscope and thermometer – check! The nurses version of heads, shoulders, knees and toes. I was ready for my first shift in ICU. Well my first shift in NICU, so the tiniest huma...
Why Nurses should wear Compression Socks
Why didn’t anyone tell me about compression socks when I went through my nursing? Sure, we discuss compression for our post-op patients to prevent blood clots or to improve wound healing, but I didn’t...
What bed size does a patient need?
In 2014/15, more than one in four adult Australians were obese. This represents almost five million Australians aged 18 and over (BMI of 30.0kg/m2 or more). Compared to 1995, the proportion of Austral...
Identifying drug seekers is not always simple
Identifying drug seekers is not always simple Recognising signs of drug-seeking and misuse Many GPs believe they can easily identify drug seekers, but they will not all fit the expec...
5 ways to revitalize after a tough shift
Date Posted: 19 June 2023
Debrief. You might have a mentor or co-worker who can debrief with. Explain your shift, what caused it to be tough and what could have you done differently. It’s always good to address lessoned le...
