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Celebrating Florence Nightingale

Being a well-educated daughter of wealthy British parents, she defied social conventions and opted to become a nurse. The nursing of strangers, either in hospitals or in their homes, was not then seen...

New Year - New Financial Resolutions

Not everyone is a financial wizz, so we’ve outlined some handy hints to make your pay cheque go further. It will take some effort, but you’ll be well rewarded for it. 1. Take control of your debt ...

Nuts about NUTS!

There is no question about it, nuts are a good source of fat, protein and fibre - and some nuts are better than others. They are jammed packed with health nutrients and minerals including magnesium an...

MMM, SMELLS FRUITY! Diabetes Case Study

Let’s review the basics. People who have diabetes, in particular type 1 diabetes are at risk of suffering a keto (keto being short for diabetic ketoacidosis or DKA). If you ever suspect someone is...

Get the job YOU want! (Part 1)

Resume Before you decide to apply for any positions online or directly it’s vital that you ensure that the one document between you and a hiring manager or even worse an Applicant Tracking sys...

Get the job YOU want! (Part 2)

During the interview First impressions can be everything but your reaction to certain personalities you meet during interviews should always remain balanced. It’s correct in assuming that inte...

Shingles and the elderly

An alarming number of elderly people do not understand the seriousness of shingles and its implications. Anyone who had Chicken Pox can get shingles. This age group is also susceptible to serious comp...

Feeling salty? Let's look at Hypernatremia!

Diagnosis requires measurement of serum sodium and sometimes other laboratory tests( 1 ). Treatment is usually controlled water replacement. When the response to treatment is poor, testing (eg, monito...

FLAT FEET, OVER-PRONATION & FALLEN ARCHES

Less than 5% of the population has flat feet. Having said that, an estimated 60-70% of the Australian population does suffer from “fallen arches” and rolling inward of the foot and ankle. The medical ...

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...

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...