Currently many scrubs in the marketplace are not designed for 60% temperatures. Even though you can wash these scrubs in this temperature, they will fade quicker and not last as long as they were designed to.

So how do you choose the right scrub, and what can you do to ensure you keep your scrubs looking good and lasting the distance?

Being around optimistic people, especially in these crazy times, can be a breath of fresh air. They usually have great coping skills, healthy lifestyles and are solutions focused. Many of us might think we are an optimist, but are we, especially during these challenging times?

In a study of nearly 300,000 people published in the medical journal JAMA, it revealed people who look at life from a positive perspective have a better shot of avoiding any type of cardiovascular risk than a pessimistic person.

So why is this so?

In April, the Federal Government injected $4.1 million in education programs to support nurses in the fight to eradicate COVID-19. They engaged with Medcast to deliver two key education courses in critical care and high dependency nursing, which was designed to give RN’s the skills to assist experienced nurses working in these settings.

Over the past 10 years nurses have topped the Gallup poll of the most honest and ethical professions. This year nurses have taken the centre stage yet again and shown the world how important they are for both the physical and mental wellbeing of patients.

This week at the Hesta Awards, the Nurse and Midwife of the Year were announced. Plus we have also included a great article from a fantastic nurse who is helping to improve regional health.

Tax time can be a pain, but it also can be rewarding. Understanding what you can claim on is important to maximise your tax return.

Follow these simple steps , as they will support you when filing your tax return.