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Peak bodies unite to deliver reform action plan – APNA chief Ken Griffin tells us why

Nursing Review

ACTION 3 : Work with State and Territory Governments to pass laws to support qualified Registered Nurses in every State and Territory to prescribe approved medications under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

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10 Best Remote Nursing Jobs in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide

Every Nurse

Nurse case managers often work with diverse populations, including elderly patients, those with chronic illnesses, or individuals recovering from severe injuries, ensuring continuity of care and optimal health outcomes. Nurse Educator The shift towards online education has opened up numerous remote opportunities for nurse educators.

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Addressing Health Inequities: Diversity and Inclusion Matter

Diversity Nursing

Evidence shows diverse voices lead to more effective solutions and better health outcomes. This change must extend across industries, from pharmaceutical companies creating life-saving medicines to hospitals staffed by Doctors and Nurses who understand the unique challenges of the populations they serve.

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Health wins big in Victorian state budget

Nursing Review

This pilot expanded the role of appropriately trained community pharmacists, allowing them to provide certain Schedule 4 medications without the need for a prescription, including the resupply of the contraceptive pill, treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections, and access to travel health advice and vaccinations.

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Public vs private. Which is safer for childbirth?

Nursing Review

Digging into the data The BJOG paper examined the outcomes for 368,292 births selected out of a bigger data set of 867,334 women who gave birth in NSW, Queensland and Victoria between January 2016 and December 2019. These complexities are much more prevalent in the public system and impact on health outcomes.

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Pain Management: The Latest Developments in the Industry According to Pharmacist Khyati Undavia

Scrubs

In this article, pharmacist Khyati Undavia shares the latest developments in the pain management sector of the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting some of the promising alternatives to opioids that are now available to patients. Fortunately, there are many options available beyond potentially addictive medications.

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Artificial Intelligence, Automation and Nursing- will these technologies help our profession?

The Nurse Break

For instance, pregnant women are rarely included in studies trialling pharmaceutical therapies. Nurses need to be strategic in their skill development to become key decision-makers and designers of technology so that factors that impact health outcomes are identified and addressed effectively.