Latest Nursing News
News items that concern or are of interest to Australian nurses.
Silver Chain's 100th birthday bash
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
Letters tell the story of a job in hell to save the near dead
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
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.
