Nuts about NUTS!
There is no question about it, nuts are a good source of fat, protein and fibre - and some nuts are better than others. They are jammed packed with health nutrients and minerals including magnesium an...
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Who’s got the TIME for wound care?
If you work in an acute setting, you will see these wounds , but perhaps not often enough to develop expertise in treatment options. Nurses in the community, wound clinics, Wound CNC’s and even Stoma...
Get the job YOU want! (Part 1)
Resume Before you decide to apply for any positions online or directly it’s vital that you ensure that the one document between you and a hiring manager or even worse an Applicant Tracking sys...
Get the job YOU want! (Part 2)
During the interview First impressions can be everything but your reaction to certain personalities you meet during interviews should always remain balanced. It’s correct in assuming that inte...
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 ...
7 Easy Detox Tips to keep you healthy
In other words, with the right food on your plate, you can more easily flush out foreign chemicals—like the ones you pick up from the environment , beauty products , or fast food . Here are some gr...
Fantastic Nurse Stories to celebrate the International Year of the Nurse
Nurse and Midwife of the Year - Hesta Awards A nurse who works to improve care for patients with cleft and craniofacial conditions; and a midwife dedicated to delivering culturally safe maternity c...
OVER 20,000 NURSES RUSHED TO UPSKILL IN INTENSIVE CARE WITH THE GOVERNMENT’S FREE PROGRAM
In April, 20,000 spots were filled in just 2 weeks after the application had opened. The courses went live on April 9. The eligible RN’s needed to work in public or private hospitals, seek approval fr...
Looking on the bright side could save your life!
Dr Alan Rozanski is a professor of medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, was the lead author of the study, noted that optimistic people have healthier attributes such as exercising,...
WHAT IS PLANTAR FASCIITIS?
Sometimes referred to as "policeman's heel" or heel spur, Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammatory condition that causes chronic pain in the heel of the foot (and...
5 ways to revitalize after a tough shift
Date Posted: 19 June 2023
Debrief. You might have a mentor or co-worker who can debrief with. Explain your shift, what caused it to be tough and what could have you done differently. It’s always good to address lessoned le...
