6 Ways To Reduce Stress & Burnout In Nursing
How to reduce burnout in nursing is a pressing concern in the Australian healthcare industry. Many face long hours, high workloads and emotionally taxing situations, which can lead to burnout and fati...
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Self-Care Tips For Health Care Workers
Healthcare workers put their lives on the frontline every day to care for patients and protect our community, responding to stressful and sometimes traumatic situations. It can be easy to neglect self...
How Nurses Can Promote Self-Care & Wellness
Nursing is a demanding profession that requires a significant amount of physical, emotional and mental energy. As frontline healthcare workers, nurses work tirelessly to provide care and support to th...
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...
Innovations In Patient Care: How Technology Is Changing The Nursing Profession
Nurses play a critical role in providing quality patient care. With the advancement of technology, nurses can now use innovative tools and techniques to improve patient outcomes. Integrating technolog...
Unlocking The Symbolism Of Nursing Scrubs Colours: What Do Different Colours Represent?
In the hospital and other healthcare institutions, certain things carry symbolic meaning. From the colour of the walls to the uniforms worn by medical professionals, every aspect is carefully consider...
The Benefits & Drawbacks Of Manual Vs Electronic Blood Pressure Cuffs
When measuring blood pressure, healthcare professionals have relied on manual blood pressure cuffs for decades. However, with the advancement of technology, electronic blood pressure cuffs, also known...
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...
What not to do after a long night shift
There are some things you should do now...but that's for another time, let's talk about what you shouldn't do while you're suffering from sleep exhaustion. Text Your sleep deprived mind is ...
Survival Tips: Nurses Working The Night Shift
Night shift nursing might just be one of the most challenging but rewarding things you can do in the nursing profession. Like all shift work, it takes some adjusting to the time frame, but once you kn...
What Does A Scrub Nurse Do?
Are you a nurse in training wanting to know more about what scrub nurses do? Or maybe you know a scrub nurse and are curious about what their job entails? If that’s the case, you’ve come to the right ...
Christmas in July is cool no matter where you live in Australia. We are not just talking about the temperature!
We like to celebrate all occasions. If you enjoy Christmas in July, here's some great ideas to make your party great. There are many ways you can give presents. There is Secret Santa, where you p...
5 Tax Tips for Healthcare Professionals
We hope this article bring more dollars into your pockets, as healthcare professionals deserve it! Choose how you will lodge your tax return. 74% of Aussie lodge their tax through an accountant....
Mirror, Mirror, on the Ward…
By Dr Kate Owen Clinical Psychologist & Family Therapist What Are Mirror Neurons? Do you feel like yawning when you see someone else yawn? Do you smile if a stranger smiles at you? Do you get t...
Period underwear – your questions answered
Interested in period and leak-proof underwear but don't feel confident? Got questions? Unsure how it really works? We're answering your most common questions about Modibodi so you can swap disposa...
