The Nurse Break

MAY 26, 2025

Before we get into Louise’s journey about mental health nursing, if youre a nursing student or nurse in Australia, youre currently reading this on your very own free, nurse-only community that we built for you. Its where you can join forums, connect, and share all things to do with nursing. Quickly join here in 30 seconds and then continue to read this article and all our other articles, webinars and resources.

Mental Health

Nursing Review

MAY 26, 2025

A revised plan to up-end the NSW state workers compensation scheme will be tabled in parliament on Tuesday following widespread opposition from the states unions. Multiple unions representing teachers, nurses and a range of other fields rallied outside parliament on Monday morning in opposition to a draft proposal. Following that backlash and a hearing into the proposal, the Labor government will introduce an updated Bill on Tuesday to reform the scheme.

Self-Care

Nursing Inquiry

MAY 26, 2025

ABSTRACT Aesthetic leadership in nursing constitutes a disruptive conceptual proposal that questions and redefines traditional leadership models within healthcare settings. This article develops an original theoretical framework that incorporates the aesthetic dimension as a structuring category of care, emphasizing the role of beauty, presence, and relational ethics in transforming healthcare delivery.

Leadership

Nursing Review

MAY 26, 2025

Australias second largest private hospital operator is in administration after lenders swooped to secure their $1.4bn in debt. A syndicate of banks and hedge funds that control Healthscopes loans placed the company into receivership after being handed control by its previous owner, Canadian asset management giant Brookfield, earlier this month. Healthscope chief executive Tino La Spina said there has been no impact on hospitals, staff or patients.

Business

Speaker: Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN

The promise of virtual care is no longer theoretical and is now a critical solution to many of healthcare’s most urgent challenges. Yet many healthcare leaders remain unsure how to build a business case for investment and launching the right program at the right time can be the difference between value and failure. For organizations seeking a financially sound, clinically effective entry point, Virtual Patient Observation (VPO) offers a compelling case to lead with.

Business

The Nurse Break

MAY 26, 2025

Before we get into John’s inspiring story, if you’re a nursing student or nurse in Australia, come quickly check out our nurse-only community that we built for you. It’s where you can join forums, connect, and share all things to do with nursing. Quickly join here in 30 seconds and then continue to read this article and all our other articles, webinars and resources.

Mental Health

Nursing Review

MAY 26, 2025

The Victorian state government has released what is is calling a responsible budget focused on what matters most. Treasurer Jaclyn Symes first budget has projected a $600m operating surplus, which is about $1bn less than its forecast last year. Net debt is forecast to grow and hit a record high of $194bn by June 2029, with the states forecast debt of $167.9m in 2025-26 sitting at 25.1 per cent of Victorias economy.

Mental Health

Nursing Review

MAY 26, 2025

Floodwaters have engulfed large parts of New South Wales, with at least five pople dead and almost 50,000 evacuated after days of heavy rainfall in a one-in-500-year flood event. The scale of the disaster is still unfolding and affected communities will be recovering for some time to come. One question worth asking is: how ready are our hospitals to cope when disaster strikes?

Licensing

The Gypsy Nurse

MAY 26, 2025

Summer is one of the best seasons for travel nursing. Whether youre chasing sunshine, escaping the heat, or heading to a dream destination, preparing early is key to planning your summer assignments and summer fun. Read on to discover how to prep for a seamless summer assignment, and even squeeze in some vacation time between contracts. Get Ready for Summer Assignments Start Your Search Early Summer contracts fill up quickly.

Travel Nursing

Health Leaders | Nursing

MAY 26, 2025

The needs of Gen Z nurses and veteren nurses are different, and CNOs need to adjust their plans accordingly. On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Peggy Norton-Rosko , senior vice president and chief nurse executive at the Unive rsity of Maryland Medical System , Corporate Executive Office, about how CNOs can adjust their retention strategies for nurses at every career stage.

Leadership

FreshRN

MAY 26, 2025

Confused about student loans for nursing school? Learn the best options for future RNs, including federal vs. private loans, repayment tips, and how to avoid common mistakes. The post Student Loans for Nursing School: What Every Future RN Needs to Know appeared first on FRESHRN.

Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility

Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.

Communication

Nursology

MAY 26, 2025

Guest Contributor: Daniel Pesut Guardian of the DisciplineIn Memoriam Dr.

FreshRN

MAY 26, 2025

People pleasing in nursing leads to perfectionism, burnout, and anxiety. Learn how to break the cycle and build a more confident, compassionate identity. The post People Pleasing in Nursing: How Perfectionism Leads to Burnout appeared first on FRESHRN.

Professional Development

Emerging RN Leader

MAY 26, 2025

I am proud to partner with the Kentucky Organization of Nurse Leaders to present our new popular virtual workshop on Building Bridges, Not Walls on July 30th from 9:30a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This workshop is open to both KONL Members and Non-Members. It is also an excellent opportunity for team training, and we are happy […] The post Building Bridges Not Walls Workshop Open to the Public appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

Nursing Inquiry

MAY 26, 2025

ABSTRACT This paper presents an overview of the health impacts associated with anthropogenic climate change and examines the interconnection between human health and the environment. It highlights the nursing profession's stance on environmental issues, drawing attention to the disengagement of nurses from advocacy initiatives related to climate change and how this relates to the nursing metaparadigm.

Promotion

Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot

An estimated 1.1 billion women worldwide will have experienced menopause by 2025. Symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, and anxiety can be incredibly disruptive — and last for years. But despite its massive impact, little is being done to support those going through menopause in the workplace. In a recent survey, 70% of respondents said they have considered changing their employment to better manage symptoms — perhaps because only 8% received significant support from their employer related to meno