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Nursing AustraliaEp. 92 🦅🖤What the Crow Took🖤🦅 From loss and resilience to literary triumph — nurse and author Rhonda McCoy opens up about her life and debut novel Crow. Plus, we peer into the world of cyber and financial security — and why nurses could be the next big targets. The latest Nursing Australia News (04:35) Aussie CDC, Nursing Emergency, Lung screens, and Festival of Nursing 2026 Segment 1: THE CROW (06:55) Segment 2: STOLEN...
2025-11-0252 minNursing AustraliaEp. 91 HELP! Confronting Suicide & Domestic ViolenceA content note for Australian listeners: this episode discusses suicide and domestic violence. If you need support at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732. For international listeners: Please see links below for global crisis support services, or Google ‘crisis support’ in your area. The latest Nursing Australia News (00:00) Chronic gaps, tackling health challenges in Berlin, and Trump pharma tariffs. Segment 1: DV (00:00) Domestic violence remains a pervasive issue in our communities, with incidents occurring at increasingly alarming rates...
2025-10-0628 minNursing AustraliaEp. 90 Breathing New Futures 💫🌼Episode 90: Breathing New FuturesThe latest Nursing Australia News (03:00) Global nurse equity, Aussie prescribing breakthrough, and tap water fentanyl scandal.Happy Birthday Matthew! (04:30) Lung Cancer Screening (05:55) Lung cancer is still Australia’s leading cause of cancer death, but a new national screening program promises to shift the landscape. So, what does this mean for practice, and how can nurses prepare to support patients through it? Matt speaks with Mel Laan, the Lung Cancer Nurse Consultant from Royal Adelaide Hospital, to find out. Sam...
2025-09-0726 minNursing AustraliaEp. 89 Rhythms & Ooze: Tales from the Treatment RoomThe latest Nursing Australia News (02:15) Global workforce warning, Aussie nursing wins, cheeky pill pilfer, and UK pay revolt.Wound Care - The Golden Rules (04:45) Jess Tully is joined by the wound care specialist Melissa Freeman to break down the golden rules of wound care — whether you’re managing chronic ulcers, surgical sites, discover eye-opening principles you can apply to practice.Atrial Fibrillation (14:20) It’s estimated that 500,000 Australians have been diagnosed with AF. While this is only 2% of the population, the impact of undiagnosed and undertreated AF can be catastrophic. Dr Kat...
2025-08-0324 minNursing AustraliaEp. 88 Stigma, Science & The Stage is Set for NursesNursing Australia's Stigma, Science & The Stage is Set for Nurses presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (04:00) Paid placements, Tasmania strikes, and TikTok popularises dangerous practice. Segment 1: The Vital Role of Nurses in Ending HIV Transmission (07:10) We shine a spotlight on HIV in Australia—where we stand, what’s changing, and the frontline interventions making a difference. Hear directly from the team at ASHM Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine as they break down the latest in treatment, testing, and tackling stigma. Check out the...
2025-07-0746 minNursing AustraliaEp. 87 The June EditionThe June Edition of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (03:25) RN Prescribing Approved, Rural Nurse Bonuses, and AI Triage Sparks Debate. Segment 1: Eating Disorders (05:15) A clinical deep-dive with Inside Out Australia exploring the latest evidence, diagnostic challenges, and treatment innovations in eating disorders—designed to support health professionals in delivering best-practice care. Segment 2: Huntingtons Disease (10:25) A powerful conversation with advocate Kathy Langley on the realities of Huntington’s disease—raw insights, genetic heartbreak, and what every health professional needs to know to truly support these families...
2025-06-0837 minNursing AustraliaEp. 86 FLORENCEThis episode of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (03:15) Workforce under strain, NP prescribing green-lit, and Rural nurse housing subsidy. Seg 1 (04:45) Meet Florence Discover Florence, the free app making CPD easy for nurses! Prue Baum from APNA explains how it helps you track everything you learn on the go. Seg 2: (18:20) Expanding your Scope of Practice Ready for rural nursing? Nurse Jess shares her takeaways from a 5-day course that helps you broaden your scope and thrive in remote roles!
2025-05-0532 minNursing AustraliaEp. 84 CANNABISWe’re diving into medicinal cannabis—how it works, who it helps, and the role nurses are playing. Serving 3 perspectives, featuring expert insights, patient stories, and behind-the-scenes at a cannabis facility, this episode unpacks a fast-evolving area of healthcare. The Episode of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (03:36) Major psych clinic shutdown, global health security risk and public health ciggy raids. Perspective 1: (05:27) The Nurse: Debbie Perspective 2: (22:08) The Patient & Farmer: Matt Perspective 3: (38:04) The Doctor: Dr. Jim Handy Links: ...
2025-04-0755 minNursing AustraliaThe Graduate 🏆👩🏼🎓: Part 4 of 4 Nursing Australia Summer Series 🏖️We interrupt this programming to introduce 🌞🎙️ Nursing Australia’s Summer Series! This 4-part, limited series will deliver a dose of nursing insights to your ears 🎧each week throughout the month of January. Dive into the heart and soul of Australian healthcare 🩺with inspiring stories, expert insights, and a touch of summer vibes as we profile 4 of Australia’s favourite nurses☀️🌊In this fourth (4th) installment of our Summer Series meet nurse, Taylor-Jane! Taylor is a 2024 APNA Nurse Awards recipient, taking out Graduate Nurse of the Year. Taylor is very goal-driven & even had written down on her list of goals that she...
2025-01-2111 minNursing AustraliaNursing Excellence 🏆👩🏻⚕️: Part 3 of 4 Nursing Australia Summer Series 🏖️We interrupt this programming to introduce 🌞🎙️ Nursing Australia’s Summer Series! This 4-part, limited series will deliver a dose of nursing insights to your ears 🎧each week throughout the month of January. Dive into the heart and soul of Australian healthcare 🩺with inspiring stories, expert insights, and a touch of summer vibes as we profile 4 of Australia’s favourite nurses☀️🌊In this third (3rd) installment of our Summer Series meet nurse extraordinaire & Nurse Practitioner (NP), Jo! Jo is a 2024 APNA Nurse Awards recipient, taking out the Nurse of the Year: Pursuing Excellence category. Our producer Leith interviewed Jo about...
2025-01-1609 minNursing AustraliaThe Student 🏫🎓👩🏻⚕️: Part 2 of 4 Nursing Australia Summer Series 🏖️We interrupt this programming to introduce 🌞🎙️ Nursing Australia’s Summer Series! This 4-part, limited series will deliver a dose of nursing insights to your ears 🎧each week throughout the month of January. Dive into the heart and soul of Australian healthcare 🩺with inspiring stories, expert insights, and a touch of summer vibes as we profile 4 of Australia’s favourite nurses☀️🌊In this second (2nd) installment of our Summer Series meet student extraordinaire Ash! Ash is a 2024 APNA Nurse Awards recipient, taking out the Student Nurse of the Year category. Our producer Leith interviewed Ash to find out what makes him tic...
2025-01-0811 minNursing AustraliaThe Positive Disruptor 👩🏻⚕️💪🏼: Part 1 of 4 Nursing Australia Summer Series 🏖️We interrupt this programming to introduce 🌞🎙️ Nursing Australia’s Summer Series! This 4-part, limited series will deliver a dose of nursing insights to your ears 🎧each week throughout the month of January. Dive into the heart and soul of Australian healthcare 🩺with inspiring stories, expert insights, and a touch of summer vibes as we profile 4 of Australia’s favourite nurses☀️🌊 In this first installment of our Summer Series, Amazing Nurse Stories are back! Meet positive disrupter, RN Melissa Freeman! Melissa is a 2024 APNA Nurse Awards recipient, taking out the Positive Disrupter category. Our producer Leith interviewed Melissa to find...
2025-01-0116 minNursing AustraliaEp. 77 The Faces of Nursing 👩🏻⚕️👨🏽⚕️In this episode of the Nursing Australia podcast, get ready for a groundbreaking new campaign called 'Treating the Whole Person' which set to change everything you thought you knew about primary care. Meet the nurses championing this message. Plus, vaping is on the rise the startling latest stats - here's how you can help. The latest Nursing Australia News (03:00): Endometriosis sufferers windfall, Aged Care staffing knife-fight, disrupted sleep under scrutiny, and APNA Nurse Awards 2024 winners revealed. Not Just the Hole in the Patient (05:50): Meet the faces behind the Treating the Who...
2024-12-0830 minNursing AustraliaEp 76. TabooIn this episode of the Nursing Australia podcast, we aren't shying away from the TABOO as we investigate Australia’s herpes stigma and dive headfirst into the subject of death and dying, as we navigate palliative care. Plus, in the latest healthcare news: gaping health gaps, midwives jump ship, and mid-life binging. This episode is brought to you by RACGP HEALTHY HABITS The latest Nursing Australia News (02:39): Gaping health gaps, midwives jump ship, and mid-life binging. The Herpes Stigma (05...
2024-11-0323 minNursing AustraliaEp 75. Shots, Skin & Scope: Eczema, Vaccines & Aesthetics MasteryIn this October episode, we look into Australia’s current vaccine rates; career mentoring, education, and scope of practice in aesthetics medicine; and... effective treatments for eczema. Gain unique insights from those navigating these spaces. Plus, all the latest healthcare news headlines. The latest Nursing Australia News (03:35): Deadly viral outbreak, psych prescription spike, Aussie Asthma hotspots, and vape ban repealed. Australia’s Chief Nurse on Vaccines (06:56) These past few years in Australia, we’ve certainly seen a lot more discourse around the mistrust in vaccine use. Alison...
2024-10-0637 minNursing AustraliaEp 74. The OrganIn the latest installment of the podcast, we dissect three (3) key perspectives on organ donation & transplant: the patient, the family, and the health professional. Gain unique insights from those navigating this complex space. Plus, all the latest healthcare news headlines. The latest Nursing Australia News (02:22): 1. The Recipient (05:25) 2. The Donor Family (18:15) 3. The Donor Specialist Nurse (24:25) Handy Links: Join APNA today Su...
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Apna Dal (S) Madhya PradeshApna Dal MP Anupriya Patel Speech In Lok Sabha J&k Reorganisation Billसंसद में माननीय गृहमंत्री द्वारा दो महत्वपूर्ण विधेयक प्रस्तुत किए गए: जम्मू-कश्मीर राज्य पुनर्गठन विधेयक और जम्मू-कश्मीर आरक्षण विधेयक 2019। उन दोनों विधेयकों के समर्थन में केंद्रीय मंत्री अनुप्रिया पटेल ने अपने विचार रखे। सुनिए इस पॉडकास्ट में।
2024-07-1107 minNursing AustraliaEp 72. Bear-y Brave: Organ Plushies & Remote NursingLine up for the freshest serve of Australia's fave nursing pod. In this episode we promote organ donation & transplants; and discover a fascinating perspective from inside the world of Remote Area Nursing. The latest Nursing Australia News (02:22): International M-Pox alert, fake skinny jabs, and Aussie viral boom. Body Buddies: Plushy Organs (05:13): Step inside the charming world of a plushie enterprise that's revolutionising health education. Imagine learning about your organs and their functions through adorable, soft, and cuddly plush toys. We'll explore how this innovative company is using plush orga...
2024-06-3026 minNursing AustraliaEp. 71 Walk this WayThe 71st episode of Nursing Australia explores the vital connection between physical exercise and health for you and your clients, debunk HPV testing self-collection myths, and hear an awe-inspiring story of a nurse who went above and beyond. The latest Nursing Australia News (02:26): Tasmanian hospital under fire, NSW GP access causing ED strain, date rape drug alarm, and M-pox re-emerges. Segment 1 (05:30) Get Walking Segment 2 (16:38) Janeece's Story Segment 3 (31:41) Debunking HPV Self-Collection Testing Handy L...
2024-06-0346 minNursing AustraliaEp. 70 JubileeThe 70th episode of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (03:00): Nurse embroiled in mercy killing trial, Spinal cord stimulator debacle, and midwife disqualified. Segment 1 John's Story (05:31): Meet John Wright, an RN working for Tasmania's Karadi Aboriginal Corporation. This is his amazing nursing story. Segment 2 Hepatitis (15:23): Australia is leading the world in reaching the goal of eliminating hepatitis C as a public health threat by 2030. To make this happen, we need more general...
2024-05-0529 minNursing AustraliaEp 69. Beyond the BedsideThe 69th episode of Nursing Australia 'Beyond the Bedside' presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (02:00): Copycat Ozempic, Nurses target Australia, and The Black Death rears its head Segment 1: Beyond the Beside (03:35): exploring non-conventional career pathways in nursing. We sat down with Kate from Sonic Health Plus to discover alternative ways you can utilise a nursing or healthcare qualification. Segment 2: Nataly's Story (16:09): Nataly Tormey is a nurse, care researcher, and designer. This year she has decided to hit the road with her two...
2024-04-0133 minNursing AustraliaEp 68. Nurse HamishThe 68th episode of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (02:45) Aged Care regulator under fire, Ross River surge, and peri-natal depression figures on the rise. Segment 1 (05:04) Nurse Hamish Part nurse, part performing artist, part social media phenomena Hamish Briggs, who goes by moniker Nurse Hamish on TikTok joins Nursing Australia to share his story. From country boy to global influencer, Hamish leaped from a career as a professional dancer to Registered Nurse. Segment 2: (21:13) The Essential Health Summit 2024...
2024-03-0431 minNursing AustraliaEp 67. The Skilled PractitionerThe 67th installment of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (01:31) Mosquito-borne spike, Asbestos contamination debacle, Urgent Care Clinics doors swing open, and video games pose hearing risk. 1. Celebrate Primary Health Care Nurses Day (03:25) Get involved this February and help champion the amazing work that nurses do outside of the hospital setting, in aged care, community, general practice, custodial, schools, cosmetics, mental health and the gamut of other primary health care settings. 2. Nurse Practitioner Lyf (10:11) We profile nurse Robbie...
2024-02-0438 minApna Dal (S) Madhya PradeshBJP गठबंधन पर क्या बोलीं- Apna Dal (S) की राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष Anupriya Patelकेंद्रीय वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग राज्यमंत्री अनुप्रिया पटेल ने कहा कि यूपी के हर जिले को निर्यात हब बनाएंगे। अभी देश के कुल निर्यात में यूपी की हिस्सेदारी पांच फीसदी है। कृषि उत्पादन जैसी बहुत सी चीजें हैं जिन्हें हम निर्यात कर सकते हैं। यूपी सरकार ने भी एक्सपोर्ट प्रमोशन कमेटी बनाई है। संयुक्त अरब अमीरात और ऑस्ट्रेलिया से मुक्त बाजार के समझौते हो चुके हैं। जल्द ही अमेरिका और कई यूरोपियन देशों से मुक्त व्यापार समझौते होंगे।
2024-01-1707 minApna Dal (S) Madhya Pradeshराज बब्बर के तर्कहीन प्रश्नों का तीखा जवाब देती हुई, अपना दल (एस) राष्ट्रीय अध्यक्ष अनुप्रिया पटेलSep 16, 2016, India TV Chunav Manch: Watch debate of Apna Dal leader Anupriya Patel and Congress UP Chief Raj Babbar dynasty politics during Chunav Manch. Raj Babbar alleges that PM Narendra Modi got her into his cabinet because she is a Dalit. Anupriya Patel and Raj Babar fight over the Dalit caste and Rahul Gandhi. UP Congress leader Raj Babbar says, '27 Saal UP Behal' at India TV Conclave. India TV invites UP CM Akhilesh Yadav, BJP President Amit Shah, Congress leader Raj Babbar, MIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi and other prominent leaders for the biggest debate on the upcoming Uttar Pradesh...
2024-01-1705 minNursing AustraliaEp 66. The Calling 📞The first installment of Nursing Australia for 2024 is here! Dive into Season 4 of Australia's favourite nursing podcast with The Calling. Step inside the world of two nurses as they share their inspiring journeys, navigating and transitioning nursing. Plus, in the latest healthcare news: STI spike, new year vaping reforms, and mycoplasma trending up.The latest Nursing Australia News (01:01) STI spike, new year vaping reforms, and mycoplasma trending up.Segment 1. Transition to Practice: Sophie's Story (03:00) Sophie is a Nurse Pra...
2024-01-1531 minNursing AustraliaEp 65. The Last Dose for 2023 💉 💊In the final episode for 2023 meet Alex Berge a young midwife and nurse from Western Australia; and assisting patients in navigating the world of upper-GI cancers. Plus, in the latest healthcare news: saline contamination alert, COVID Christmas relief, and delayed umbilical clamping for 'prems'. The latest Nursing Australia News (02:10) Saline contamination alert, COVID Christmas relief, and delayed umbilical clamping for 'prems'. Segment 1: Alex's Story (03:55) Alex Berge is a midwife and nurse from Western Australia. She grew up on a sheep and whea...
2023-12-0324 minNursing AustraliaEp 64. Wine Time🍷, Bones🦴 & iPhones📱The 64th installment of Nursing Australia, Wine Time, Bones & iPhones presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (02:38) Fake nurse behind bars, nurses call for engineered-stone ban, cheap apartments for health workers, and paediatric antibiotic resistance on the up! Segment 1: Wine Time (04:38) Nursing Australia's Leith sat down with Adriana in Pilbara, WA for a wine, and discussed her story. Adriana has a long history of working in remote aboriginal communities in various roles but didn’t enter the health profession until the age of 47. Segm...
2023-11-0535 minNursing AustraliaEp 63. The Colour PurpleThis episode of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (02:36) Pharmacists prescribing scope extended, Ballooning demand for Ozempic bites again, and CPR gender bias revealed. 1. Purple House: Sarah's Story (05:25) Meet Sarah Brown, CEO of Purple House. Before the Purple House was established Pintupi people from the Western Desert of Central Australia were forced to leave their country and families to seek treatment for end-stage renal failure in Alice Springs or Darwin. Far from home, they suffered great loneliness and hardship, and weren’t around to pas...
2023-10-0144 minNursing AustraliaEp 62. Lungs, Hearts & Minds 🌬️❤️🧠This episode of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (01:00) Virtual reality nursing for remote communities, Letby case spurs inquiry, and unlocking Australia nurse potential. Segment 1: Asthma Spring Fling (03:38) Lightning may dazzle in the sky, but beneath the clouds, these powerful storms can trigger unexpected health challenges for some. Tune in as we explore the science behind thunderstorm asthma, the connection with allergies, and what you can do to stay safe when the elements collide. Check out the Nation...
2023-09-0330 minNursing AustraliaEp 61. Diagnosis: CA (Cancer)Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (03:51) Barriers down to RU-486 access, Monkeypox (Mpox) reemerges, Hookworms to treat diabetes, and a nurse immortalized in bronze. Segment 1: Blood in your pee? See your GP (06:08) Delve into the world of a lower profile cancer type. What cancer has the highest chance of recurrence? What cancer is the most expensive to treat? And, what cancer type survival rates have failed to improve in the past decade? Visit the BEAT Bladder Cancer Australia website
2023-08-0636 minNursing AustraliaEp 60. A Nurse, an Academic, a Comedian, and a Festival all walk into a bar...A Nurse, an Academic, a Comedian, and a Festival all walk into a bar...Episode 60 of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (02:36) Nurses battle addiction, opioid prescribing guidelines, and bargain Uni fees for health professionals. 1. Georgie Caroll & Matt St Ledger reconvene in time for The Festival of Nursing 2023 (04:58) The Festival of Nursing 2023 is looming, and the Nursing Australia team are stoked to be on the bill the whole time. Come...
2023-07-0238 minNursing AustraliaEp 59. Behind the ScreensEpisode 59 of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (01:15) Record strike fine, cancer age-bias, staff shortages linked to death rate spikes.1. Festival of Nursing: an insider's guide (03:43) The Festival of Nursing 2023 2. Digital Health – MyHealth App (08:53) APNA Nurses talk about the new MyHealth app 3. Cyber Security: Scam City (16:11) Next time on Nursing Australia (24:58) Join or Renew your APNA Me...
2023-06-0427 minNursing AustraliaEp 58. Money in MayMoney! Money! Money! Dive into the world of personal finance and explore the various ways health professionals can improve their financial literacy. Learn to navigate home buying, sole trading and side hustling! Plus grab the latest in healthcare news: PBS shake-up, Aged Care class action, Mental health probe, and insulin pills on the horizon. Hosted by: Matthew St Ledger & Mitch Wall Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger Nursing Australia Money in May presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (03:30) PBS shake-up, Aged Care c...
2023-04-3031 minNursing AustraliaEp 56. 3 WomenNursing Australia presents: 3 Women. In celebration of International Women's Day 2023 3 Remarkable Women join the podcast and deliver the latest in Indigenous Health, share an amazing origin story, and chat immunisation in the West. The latest Nursing Australia News (03:00) Nurses stung by PTSD, AI tech to prevent falls, Aspirin improving prognosis for cancer patients, and the prescription filling 'Hunger Games'. Indigenous Health: An Update (06:04) Natalie Wischer joins the podcast to deliver the latest in Indigenous Health. Natalie has been working in diabetes for the last 20 yea...
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Apna Andaaz PodcastThe GOAT Jon Jones is back, UFC 285 Predictions, India vs Australia Test Series & More | Apna Andaaz Ep-8Welcome back, guys! Long time, No See. But we’re finally here! In this episode of Apna Andaaz, the boys discuss - - UFC 285 Main Event & Jon Jones returning to Octagon after 3 years! - Team India's ongoing test series against Team Australia! - Form of Indian Spin Trio Jadeja, Ashwin, and Axar Patel - Ayush’s Epic Rant on KL Rahul & more.
2023-03-0436 minNursing AustraliaEp 55. ExcisionThe latest Nursing Australia News (02:52) Barbie drug links with melanoma, mosquito-borne disease on the up, rapid visas for Nurses, and renewal time for professional memberships. Female Genital Mutilation & Cutting (05:43) Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) is the deliberate cutting or altering of the female genitals without medical indication. These practices are alive and well in Australia and across the developed work, despite illegality. Dr Olayide Ogunsiji has lead several research projects including caring for wome...
2023-02-0532 minApna Andaaz PodcastVirat Kohli's Sublime Comeback, UFC 283 Results, WWE Royal Rumble 2023 & More | Apna Andaaz Ep-7Welcome back, guys! Long time, No See. But we’re finally here! In this episode of Apna Andaaz, the boys discuss - - UFC 283 Main Event & Bloodbath Matches! - Team India is back in form and King Kohli returns! - WWE Royal Rumble 2023 predictions & more.
2023-01-2655 minNursing AustraliaAGED CARE...Where to from here? Nursing Australia The Summer SeriesNursing Australia Summer Series: AGED CARE: Where to from here?Aged care has received increased media scrutiny in light of the Royal Commission and the COVID-19 pandemic. The demography of ageing and staffing pressures add complexity to society's ability uphold their responsibility to the ageing person. This is Aged Care: Where to from here? Nursing Australia: Summer Series is 2022 in nursing & healthcare wrapped! Delve inside the trending topics of the year and meet subject matter experts in: Sexual health; Healthcare Law and Aged Care. Foundations of...
2023-01-2027 minNursing AustraliaCYBER SECURITY & MEDICO LEGAL: Nursing Australia The Summer SeriesNursing Australia: Summer Series is 2022 in nursing & healthcare wrapped! Delve inside the trending topics of the year and meet subject matter experts in: Sexual health; Healthcare Law and Aged Care. Nursing Australia Summer Series Part 2 of 3: Cyber Security & Medico-Legal!Nurse & health professionals and their legal obligations including confidentiality, privacy, keeping patient's records safe; plus cyber hacking and digital safety! Sam Moses, APNA Founder (01:56)Medico Legal Issues & Cyber Hacking (06:04) Ken Griffin, APNA CEO (22:23)Next time on Nursing Australia (24:58)
2023-01-0726 minNursing AustraliaSEX ED: Nursing Australia The Summer SeriesNursing Australia: Summer Series is 2022 in nursing & healthcare wrapped! Delve inside the trending topics of the year and meet subject matter experts in: Sexual health; Healthcare Law and Aged Care. Nursing Australia Summer Series Part 1 of 3: Sex Ed Confidentiality, mandatory disclosure, age of sex consent, unpacking what consent is, and My Health Record. Next time on Nursing Australia (28:31) APNA Nursing jobs board Subscribe to The Connect (our weekly newsletter) Credits: Sexual Health Victoria The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) C...
2022-12-2829 minApna Andaaz Podcast'GOAT' Messi vs 'Prodigy' Mbappe: Argentina vs France, FIFA World Cup Final 2022 | Apna Andaaz Ep-6Welcome back, guys! Its Time! Argentina will face France in the Final of the FIFA World Cup 2022. In this episode of Apna Andaaz, the boys discuss - France's game plan for Messi. - How can both teams line up? - Will France shock the world by bringing legend Karim Benzema back into the playing squad? - Which players can act as the key for both teams? - How can Argentina's defenders stop Kylian Mbappe? - Prediction on FIFA World Cup 2022 Winner! and More! Check it out!
2022-12-1833 minApna Andaaz PodcastFIFA Worldcup 2022 Semi-final Prediction, Messi vs Modric, UFC 282 Results & More | Apna Andaaz Ep-5Welcome back, guys! In this episode of Apna Andaaz, the boys discuss - FIFA Worldcup 2022 Overview - Shocking results of FIFA Worldcup 2022 Quarter Final matches - FIFA World Cup 2022 Semi-final Predictions: Argentina vs Croatia & France vs Morocco - UFC 282 results, Blachowich vs Ankalaev match breakdown - Is Paddy Pimblett the new Conor Mcgregor of UFC? and More! Check it out!
2022-12-1433 minApna Andaaz PodcastEpic Rant on Indian Cricket Team’s recent performance, Messi vs Mbappe & More! | Apna Andaaz Ep - 4Welcome back, guys! In this episode of Apna Andaaz, the boys discuss - - Is the current FIFA World Cup the Best of all time? - Mbappe becomes the highest goal scorer in the world cup, AGAIN! - FIFA World Cup Winner Predictions! - Indian Cricket Team's back-to-back horrendous performances! - UFC 282, Blachowich vs Ankalaev predictions! - WWE Survivor Series 2022 & Roman Reigns' epic Bloodline storyline. - Indian Chess GM Gukesh D vs GOAT Magnus Carlsen and More! Check it out!
2022-12-081h 13Nursing AustraliaEp 51. December 22Nursing Australia: December 22 steps inside Christmas in Emergency, checks up on Japanese Encephalitis (JEV), and introducing Nursing Australia: Summer Series, plus the latest healthcare news.The latest Nursing Australia News (01:50) Aged Care providers under fire, Australian Nursing Federation faces suspension, and 'lights out' for smokers. Christmas in ER (04:00) Emergency admission spike 20% over the holidays...why? Step inside the ER and meet RN Erica WinsladeJapanese Encephalitis (20:14) Is this mosquito borne virus COVID 2.0?Introducing Nursing Australia: Summer Series (33:53) Kickstart your Summer with highlights from Australia's premiere Nurs...
2022-12-0436 minApna Andaaz PodcastMukesh Ambani wants Liverpool, Carlsen Controversy, UFC 281 results, IPL Retention & More | Apna Andaaz EP - 3Welcome back, guys! In this episode of Apna Andaaz, the boys discuss - - Who will be India's next cricket team captain? - UFC 281 results - Carlsen-Hans cheating Controversy - IPL Retention - Ronaldo's ongoing dispute with Manchester United - Mukesh Ambani's plan behind buying Liverpool Club & More! Check it out!
2022-11-2145 minApna Andaaz PodcastCan Alex Pereira beat Adesanya AGAIN? | Discussion on India's defeat at Semis | Apna Andaaz EP - 2#ufc281 #mma #cricket The history between Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira is well-known ahead of their main event title clash at #UFC281. Will Saturday night be the moment for Adesanya that changes their history moving forward? Team Apna Andaaz discuss the fascinating #UFC middleweight title fight and how they see it potentially playing out. Additionally, topics include the lightweight bout between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler, Frankie Edgar's final battle, and their disappointment with India's performance against England in Semifinals.
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Apna Andaaz PodcastIs Pakistan going to win the T20 World Cup? Is Rohit Sharma to shine in Semi Final? Apna Andaaz EP-1In this episode, the boys discuss the ongoing Cricket T20 world cup 2022 where India will face England and Pakistan will face New Zealand in the Semifinals.
2022-11-0934 minNursing AustraliaEp50. The Big Five-OThe 50th episode of Nursing Australia tackles vaccination in pregnancy, hear one person's fascinating journey from law to nursing, and discover Precocious Puberty. Hosted by: Matthew St Ledger & Mitch Wall Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger Show notes: The latest Nursing Australia News (01:33) Nursing hours mandate for Aged Care; Magic mushrooms & eating disorders; Maggot therapy; and new scope of practice factsheet. Vaccination in pregnancy & infants (03:27) Plan. Check. Protect. Did you know that only ~12% of pregnant Australians receive the recommend...
2022-11-0636 minNursing AustraliaEp48. The September IssueThe September Issue of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (02:35) Leprosy hits Sydney; Polio rears its head; Monkey-pox vax micro-dosing; and free Uni for nurses under fire. Amazing Nurse Stories: Who is Georgie Waugh? (05:25) Georgie loves her life, her work and her community, and despite facing unsurmountable loss, she continues her journey all while setting an inspiring benchmark for rural nurse practitioners in Australia. Child Safe Part 1: Kids in care (18:42) The Conversation: We checked the records of 6,000 kids entering care. Only a fraction received recommended health...
2022-09-0439 minNursing AustraliaEp47. Nursing & the Law: How to protect yourselfThis special installment of the Nursing Australia podcast dives inside the courtroom and discusses the legal implications for health professionals in Australia and abroad, hosted by Matthew St Ledger Nursing & the law: how to protect yourself (02:15) Special guest Nurse & Lawyer Niki Eastwood joins the show to help navigate the legal landscape in Australian healthcare.Next time on Nursing Australia (28:10) Handy links: Get your APNA Conference Roadshow tickets APNA Professional Indemnity Insurance (for Australian Nurses & Midwives)
2022-08-1429 minNursing AustraliaTEASER - Nursing & the law: how to protect yourselfNext time on Nursing Australia: Dive inside the courtroom and discover the legal implications for health professionals in Australia and abroad, with nurse and lawyer Niki Eastwood. OUT MONDAY AUGUST 15 2022Episode Producer: Leith Alexander Hosted by: Matthew St Ledger Handy links: Get your APNA Conference Roadshow tickets APNA Nursing jobs board Subscribe to The Connect (our weekly newsletter) Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text...
2022-08-0701 minNursing AustraliaEp46. Inside UkraineThe 46th episode of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (02:24) Aged care regulator review; monkey pox of national significance; keto diet for mental illness; feral pigs spark encephalitis concerns; and Hep C treatment and testing waning. Inside Ukraine: A nurse without borders (04:40) Hear Kate's Amazing Nurse Story and head beyond our borders and onto Ukraine's front line. Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) The Swab podcast teaser (17:13) Ever wanted to be a fly on the wall in the nurse's breakroo...
2022-07-3124 minNursing AustraliaEp45. Importance of Looking After Self: a How-To of Self-Care with Jenny HoffmanBonus Episode: Importance of Looking After Self: a How-To of Self-Care, brought to you by APNA's Transition to Practice Program (TPP).Find out more about the Transition to Practice ProgramJenny Hoffman talks in detail about self-care , self identity and self-preservation. Resources mentioned by Jenny:Atomic Habits by James Clear The 7 habits of Highly effective people by Stephen R. CoveyRuss Harris - Acceptance and Commitment TheoryAcceptance and Commitment Theory questions:(worksheet)Als...
2022-07-2429 minNursing AustraliaNursing in Ukraine & Mental Health - TeaserExclusive teaser: Nursing Australia hits the ground in Ukraine, tackles self-care and chats mental health. Coming up - only on Nursing Australia.Find out more about the Transition to Practice ProgramDoctors Without BordersOther handy links:Get your APNA Conference Roadshow tickets Visit the Nursing jobs board Subscribe to The Connect (our weekly newsletter)Australia's favourite news and education podcast for nurses & health professionals, working together towards a healthier Australia, presented by APNA.
2022-07-1800 minNursing AustraliaEp44. Understanding Resilience and Management of Burnout with Mark AitkenBonus Episode: Understanding resilience and burnout, brought to you by APNA's Transition to Practice Program (TPP).Find out more about the Transition to Practice ProgramMark Aitken from Nurse and Midwife Support talks in detail about burnout and ways workplaces as well as individuals can prevent burnout effectively. Resources mentioned by Mark: Nurse and Midwife Support - 1800 667 877Resilience - Your health matters! with Kim FosterBurnout and beyond with Athol HannPrevent burn...
2022-07-1025 minNursing AustraliaNursing resilience & Ukraine (teaser)Exclusive teaser: Nursing Australia hits the ground in Ukraine, tackles self-care, chat's resilience and prioritizes mental health. Coming up this month - only on Nursing Australia. Find out more about the Transition to Practice Program Other handy links: Get your APNA Conference Roadshow tickets Visit the Nursing jobs board Subscribe to The Connect (our weekly newsletter) Australia's favourite news and education podcast for nurses & health professionals, working together towards a healthier Australia, presented by APNA.
2022-07-0701 minNursing AustraliaEp42. The LatestIn this June episode of Nursing Australia hosted by Matthew St Ledger and Prue Baum, get yourself up-to-date with the latest updates & 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's story (04:10) From Iran to Australia meet nurse an...
2022-05-3029 minNursing AustraliaEp41. It's Nurses Day!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 'undatable', 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: "What fifty years in nursing...
2022-05-021h 02Nursing AustraliaEp40. Teens, travel & our heartsIn 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 & Leith Alexander.The latest Nursing Australia News (01:43) NSW nurses & 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's story (18:23) Debbie Clatworthy is a true nursing legend! Hear h...
2022-04-0337 minNursing AustraliaEp39. The Serious OneIn 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's story (03:43) When a nurse becomes the patient: a nurse'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 Australiahttps://www.pa...
2022-02-2732 minNursing AustraliaEp38. Domestic Violence MattersIn 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 & influenza; Omicron-specific jabs in the works; and vax exemption falsifier disqualified. Supporting victims of domestic & family violence (05:53) How can healthcare professionals better support those affected by DV? Meet survivor turned advocate Jane Matts. 'Sisters In Law Project' Links: Facebook Twitter In the news Subscribe to The Connect (our weekly newsletter) Nursing organizations – why it pay...
2022-02-0129 minNursing AustraliaEp37. Welcome to 2022 + an interview with Dr. Norman SwanIn 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'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 s...
2022-01-0617 minNursing AustraliaEp36. Ending 2021In 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 & NPs and Fake nurse ordered to pay compensation.A Nursing Journey: Daniel's story (3:44) Considering a career in nursing? Curious to explore other options? Hear a nurse's journey from learning to practice across Australia. Australia's biggest nursing event is finally here (12:11) Register for the 2022 APNA Conference Roadshow here: https://www.apna.asn.au/education/roadshow Help...
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Nursing AustraliaFriday Evening - Nursing Australia Week, 22-26 November 2021Friday Evening - The news, nurses doing amazing things, we announce our daily winner and we say goodbye If you've enjoyed Nursing Australia Week, please let us know - send an email to education@apna.asn.au Show note links for this episode:The rate of stillbirth during Melbourne'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...
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Nursing AustraliaFriday Lunch - Nursing Australia Week - Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders): The outlook overseasToday 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:Médec...
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Nursing AustraliaFriday AM - Nursing Australia Week, 22-26 November 2021Welcome to FriYAY! It'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...
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Nursing AustraliaThursday Evening - Nursing Australia Week, 22-26 November 2021 It'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&utm_medium=text_link&utm_campaign=APNATwo Humerus Nurses: https://open.spotify.com/show/6VHiOub0iSRuTSTFmtOZWe?si=qktKWR35Sf...
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Nursing AustraliaThursday Lunch - Nursing Australia Week - Infection Prevention Helpline: Ensuring your infection management procedures are best practiceThursday 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 li...
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Nursing AustraliaThursday AM - Nursing Australia Week, 22-26 November 2021It's Thursday, let'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&utm_source=APNA&utm_medium=p...
2021-11-2421 min
Nursing AustraliaWednesday Evening - Nursing Australia Week, 22-26 November 2021 We hope you'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&utm_medium=text_link&utm_campaign=APNANurse Sarah Cosgrave: http://www.sarahcosgrave.com/
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Nursing AustraliaWednesday Lunch - Nursing Australia Week - National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance: The story behind the statistics of the vaccine rollout and what we’re learning.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...
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Nursing AustraliaWednesday AM - Nursing Australia Week, 22-26 November 2021Happy 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/s3/6608519/4c3ba0eb46c7...
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Nursing AustraliaTuesday Evening - Nursing Australia Week, 22-26 November 2021 We hope you'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&utm_source=STAT+Newsletters&utm_campaign=ff4a6251a5-MR_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8cab1d7961-ff4a6251a5-153078694APNA Nursing Jobs page: https://www.apna.asn.au/nursing-jobsHealth Professionals Bank: https://www.hp...
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Nursing AustraliaTuesday Lunch - Nursing Australia Week - COVID-19 Evidence Based Guidelines Taskforce: The latest evidence-base for treating COVID-19In 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:'The weirdest item you’ve ever removed from a patient'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://covid1...
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Nursing AustraliaTuesday AM - Nursing Australia Week, 22-26 November 2021 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:'The weirdest item you’ve ever removed from a patient'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-c...
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Nursing AustraliaMonday Evening - Nursing Australia Week, 22-26 November 2021Monday 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'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&utm_medium=text_l...
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Nursing AustraliaMonday Lunch - Nursing Australia Week - Burnet Institute: What the latest modelling is telling us about what to expect nextIn 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 t...
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Nursing AustraliaMonday AM - Nursing Australia Week, 22-26 November 2021Welcome 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 Ledge...
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Nursing AustraliaNursing Australia Week is coming - 22-26 November 2021!Join nurses from across the country in a week of entertainment, education and energy - just for you! Register here: https://www.apna.asn.au/education/nursing-australia-podcast/nursing-australia-week 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 thin...
2021-11-1600 minNursing AustraliaEp20. ENs, RNs & NPsIn 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's visit some of its heroes. https://www.apna.asn.au/ ...
2021-11-0931 minNursing AustraliaEp19. Andrew Denton on Voluntary Assisted Dying #VADIn this special episode of Nursing Australia, Matthew St Ledger discusses voluntary assisted dying (VAD) with very special guest Andrew Denton. Links & 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 news...
2021-10-1736 minNursing AustraliaEp18. Long COVID, Nurse placements & Smoking cessationIn 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 'Long COVID' 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 ex...
2021-10-0132 minNursing AustraliaEp17. Nursing Australia presents: Current COVID Landscape WebinarIn 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/Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from an...
2021-09-161h 17Nursing AustraliaEp16. Shining the spotlight - Women's Health Week, a battle for Broken Hill, and Every Nurse's BusinessIn 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's Health Week 2021 (04:30) Brenda Jones & Janet Michelmore from the Jean Hailes Foundation are here to chat Women's Health Week 2021. https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/ https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/ APNA on the ground in western NSW (14:19...
2021-09-0432 minNursing AustraliaEp15. School's in sessionIn 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 larges...
2021-07-2928 minNursing AustraliaEp14. Nurses who upskillIn 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 perh...
2021-07-0131 minNursing AustraliaEp13. Searching for successIn 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's rollout (03:35) APNA'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 hesi...
2021-06-0321 minNursing AustraliaEp12. Spotlight on NursesIn 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 & 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'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 Lin...
2021-05-1731 minNursing AustraliaEp11. The wheels fall offIn 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 & Johnson vaccine clotting concerns in the US and COVID vaccines for kids and pet in the pipeline.- COVID Vax rollout expert panel Q&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 nu...
2021-04-151h 14Nursing AustraliaEp10. Our time to shineIn 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 Depar...
2021-03-251h 22Nursing AustraliaEp9. Looking to the futureIn 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...
2021-03-151h 07Nursing AustraliaEp8. It beginsIn 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 implement...
2021-02-261h 10Nursing AustraliaEp7. Keeping you in the knowIn 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&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 Nursin...
2021-02-041h 10Nursing AustraliaEp6. COVID-19 vaccine rollout preparationIn 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 th...
2021-01-2254 minNursing AustraliaEp 5. Ending 2020In 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...
2020-12-2127 minNursing AustraliaEp4. Winning during the pandemicIn 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...
2020-11-1338 minNursing AustraliaEp 3. Helping the nationIn 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 fo...
2020-10-1637 minNursing AustraliaEp2. Positive steps out of the pandemicIn 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 dev...
2020-09-1841 minNursing AustraliaEp1. COVID - impacting our lives and careersIn 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 COVI...
2020-08-2238 min