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Fourth Trimester Programs: A New Era of Postpartum Care

Diversity Nursing

According to Becker's Hospital Review , since its late 2024 launch, the program has achieved a remarkable 20% reduction in readmissions for Black mothers who had a C-section, a testament to its holistic approach and focus on health equity.

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Medication laws tightened for Vic aged care

Nursing Review

This will mean only highly qualified health practitioners are able to provide medications such as anaesthetics, antibiotics, opioid analgesics and clinical trial medications from July 1 2026. The Federation says the changes will reduce clinical risk, improve health outcomes for residents and reduce incidences of hospitalisation.

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The evolving landscape of nursing leadership

American Nurse

Even before graduating from the DNP program, they have gained experience in improving health outcomes and influencing change. DNP students must implement evidence-based practice projects (usually in their place of employment). According to an AACN survey, 79.8%

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Almost 1 million Australians are LGBTQIA+ – and for the first time, there’s a new national health plan for them

Nursing Review

After years of community advocacy (and controversy over the governments reversal and reinstatement of the questions) the 2026 census will be the first to ask Australians about their sexual orientation. per cent) 16- to 24-year-olds, who are also at higher risk of poor mental health outcomes. The new data show 4.5

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Benefits of interprofessional collaboration

American Nurse

Roles and responsibilities The IPEC report defines the roles and responsibilities competency as “using the knowledge of one’s own role and team members’ expertise to address individual and public health outcomes.”

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Labor unveils next step in healthcare overhaul

Nursing Review

The clinics are slated to open by July 1, 2026 and once delivered will ensure four out of five Australians live within a 20-minute drive from a clinic, according to Department of Health and Aged Care analysis. NSW will gain 14 new clinics, while Victoria and Queensland will get 12 and 10 respectively.