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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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Stethoscopes: Understanding The Difference

A ÊstethoscopeÊ draped around the neck has long been the badge of the medical professional, and it is worn withÊprideÊby physicians,Ênurses and respiratory therapists. Stethoscopes are helpful in pick...

The 10 must-have items for today’s nurse

When every shift seems busier than the previous one, and you're rushed off your feet, the last thing you need is to waste time on trips to supply cupboards, storerooms or even your car to pick up the ...

The Ultimate Nursing Shoe Guide

As a busy medical professional who spends hours on end on your feet, you no doubt agree wholeheartedly that Ôlife is too short to be spent in uncomfortable shoes!' When it comes to choosing the ide...

Five top tips to make your scrubs last

Aside from being super comfortable and practical, your medical scrubs are there to protect you while you're on your rounds. It's only fair that you return the favour and make sure that your nursing sc...

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...

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 ...