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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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...