News items that concern or are of interest to Australian nurses.
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.
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.
A nurse's thoughts give another insight into the horrors of Nazi prison camps, writes Steve Meacham.
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.
The Northern Territory Government hopes a new helpline will cut attendances at hospital emergency departments.
SOUTH Australia's angels of mercy are plugging gaps in the welfare system with meat pies, Weet-Bix and their own clothing.
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.
HEATHER and Patricia Hibberson took a break yesterday from their remarkably busy lives as nurses, students, mothers and farmers.
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.