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...
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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....
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 ...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
