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News items that concern or are of interest to Australian nurses.

Silver Chain's 100th birthday bash

Dressed in 1940s Silver Chain uniforms, nurses Maggie Phillipson (left) and Nelly Newall

BEACON and Bencubbin were in the spotlight last month when Silver Chain's centenary vehicle rolled into town as part of a special centenary drive throughout the state to celebrate the organisation's 100-year anniversary of caring in the community.

Hospitalized babies with severe breathing problems may benefit from lying on their stomachs

Infants who are hospitalized with severe breathing problems may benefit from being placed on their stomachs rather than their backs, according to a new review of recent studies.

Community backs Bega Nurses

Public rally sends a clear message to Sydney

The Member for Bega Andrew Constance has thrown his weight behind Bega Nurses giving a commitment to fight for better working conditions at a local level and offering assistance to make representations to the Premier and Treasurer.

Letters tell the story of a job in hell to save the near dead

Muriel Doherty in Devon in 1932

A nurse's thoughts give another insight into the horrors of Nazi prison camps, writes Steve Meacham.

Nurse says 'Dr Death' toll over 20

More than 20 deaths could be linked to botched surgery by the man dubbed "Dr Death" at Bundaberg Hospital in south-east Queensland, a nurse says.

Helpline aims to reduce hospital emergency queues

The Northern Territory Government hopes a new helpline will cut attendances at hospital emergency departments.

Thank heaven for angels of mercy

SOUTH Australia's angels of mercy are plugging gaps in the welfare system with meat pies, Weet-Bix and their own clothing.

State to take health action

THE State Government will act on the full recommendations of a damning report into the state's mental health sector, but it has ruled out any further inquiries into malpractice.

Nursing a desire to succeed

Patricia and Heather Hibberson receiving their nursing degrees

HEATHER and Patricia Hibberson took a break yesterday from their remarkably busy lives as nurses, students, mothers and farmers.

Nurse practitioners make a difference

FRANK had almost reached his corner shop, 50 metres from home, when he became breathless. Luckily he had the mobile number of his primary care clinician, James, in his pocket.