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...
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The ultimate guide to choosing the best nursing scrubs for you!
Over the past 35 years, the demand for more practical new nursing uniforms has increased. As a result, nursing scrubs have gained popularity and become standard attire for nurses around the world. ...
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...
MMM, SMELLS FRUITY! Diabetes Case Study
Let’s review the basics. People who have diabetes, in particular type 1 diabetes are at risk of suffering a keto (keto being short for diabetic ketoacidosis or DKA). If you ever suspect someone is...
“I don’t want to be assessed. I want to be assisted.” – The role of the Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Advocacy is an important aspect of nursing, and particularly in mental health nursing. People with mental health conditions are often stigmatised and marginalised in our communities. Mental Health Nur...
National Emergency Nurses Day – Typical Days in ER
National Emergency Nurses Day – Typical Days in ER “ Room 1 is here with chest pain and a significant cardiac history. His initial ECG showed a long QTc and he has had 5 runs of V-tach with th...
Oh my aching feet!
I cannot emphasize enough the importance of having the correct work footwear ! Footwear provides cushioning, support and stability and aids in reducing the accumulative load day-to-day at work. There...
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 ...
4,400 Amputations in Australia every year
In Australia, there are more than 4400 diabetes-related amputations every year. [i] We have the second highest rate in the developed world. [ii] Every year there are 10,000 hospital admissions...
Celebrating Florence Nightingale
Being a well-educated daughter of wealthy British parents, she defied social conventions and opted to become a nurse. The nursing of strangers, either in hospitals or in their homes, was not then seen...
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 ...
Adverse Drug Reactions - A Case Study
After handover, you go and see him and immediately note that he isn’t well. He’s still complaining of pruritus, but now, his face, torso, and whole upper body are flushed and erythematous. He ha...
