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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...

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...

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...

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...

Opioids- the Silent Killer

Opioids- the Silent Killer From 2015 to 2019, there was an average of 376 overdose deaths a year, with pharmaceutical drugs contributing to 80% of these.Ê [1] There are many pre...

Depression: Who are nursing our nurses?

In an article written in the Health Times last year, they asked a very important question- who is looking after our nurses? According to a national survey, 45 per cent of people will experience...

Shoes in Review

Shoes in Review As nurses, it is important for us to have the right kind of shoes because we do a lot walking during our eight- to twelve-hour shifts. And without a reliable pair ...

Top 7 Study Tips for Nurses

Top 7 Study Tips for Nurses We know that nursing can be extremely stressful. Many of us are time poor, and look at opportunities to make study time as productive as possible. The ...

Weird health tips

Weird health tips Store medication in your linen closet If medication is constantly exposed to light, heat or humidity in other words, a steamy bathroom it could degrade faster th...

Working Abroad

Working abroad is an experience of a lifetime. In an article published by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation, they interviewed nurses working abroad. Here are their stories: ...

New Year - New Financial Resolutions

Not everyone is a financial wizz, so we’ve outlined some handy hints to make your pay cheque go further. It will take some effort, but you’ll be well rewarded for it. 1. Take control of your debt ...