Ketamine Story
Ketamine Story Ketamine becomes more popular for off-label use, but caution still exists A news releaseÊfrom the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses highlighted...
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Top 7 Medical Breakthroughs
Top 7 Medical Breakthroughs Medical technology is advancing and with more funding going into research in the past decade, there's no wonder great advances are happening. 1....
The Psychology of Colour
The Psychology of Colour Colour is known to have a powerful psychological impact on people's behaviour and decisions. Your favourite colour can also say more about your person...
Feel like you’re running on empty?
Feel like you're running on empty? I don't know about you, but I have often found myself sleeping in until the last possible second, before dragging myself out of bed, often w...
Words Have Power
Words Have Power "You are a master of the words you don't say and a slave to the ones you do" unknown. Your speech shapes your life. Time and again you find yourself in si...
7 Endorphins that Make you Naturally Happy
7 Endorphins that Make you Naturally Happy We all know that exercise and sex are a great stimulant for endorphins, but did you know that there are at least 20 types of endorphi...
What is life with epilepsy going to be like…and what you can do about it!
What is life with epilepsy going to be like and what you can do about it! Getting a driver's license is a monumental event in most teenagers' lives. It's a rite of passage tha...
Is your online profile viewed more than your resume?
Is your online profile viewed more than your resume? Karl Rowlands, sits down with us at eNurse to discuss the importance of your personal online profile and how recruiters are pu...
When the temperature drops, the healing stops!
When the temperature drops, the healing stops! Betadine wash. Hydrogen Peroxide. These were staples in wound cleansing in my early days of nursing. The field of wound care has com...
What it was like for nurses at Gallipoli
What it was like for nurses at Gallipoli ANZAC Day is usually the story told of the brave men and women who fought at war. There is little documentation of what it was like for nu...
An easy way to hack willpower and self-control, backed by research in social psychology
An easy way to hack willpower and self-control, backed by research in social psychology" You've probably heard about the marshmallow test. A small group of preschool children b...
Proper use of the stethoscope
Proper use of the stethoscope eNurse talks, giving you practical tips to maximise your sound quality & which one to buy. Most of us know the basics: you put the things in your ea...
An update of managing patients with atrial fibrillation
An update of managing patients with atrial fibrillation "His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti He's nervous, but...
Choosing the right stethoscope
Choosing the right stethoscope A stethoscope draped around the neck has long been the badge of the medical professional, and it is worn with pride by physicians, nurses and respiratory ...
Fun Christmas in July event for under $50!
For those of you who love Christmas! Here are some great ideas to celebrate Christmas early in July. Any excuse for a get together with family or friends is a good one. We have s...
What nurses can claim on tax?
Here are some tips for products you can claim on tax. Always seek professional advise as every role can differ. 1. Your work uniform: Find out your employers dress code policy so you can c...
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...
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...
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...
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...
