Dr Ruth Rae FACN has been a registered nurse since 1978 and has worked as a freelance researcher and writer for more than 20 years. Her interest in nursing history led to her completing a PhD thesis and multiple books on Australian nurses in the First World War. ACN partnered with Dr Rae to publish…
An honest reflection Lee Poole MACN I have always had a keen interest in my personal health, wellbeing and taking care of myself at all levels. This started in school, long before I thought of nursing as a possible career and long before I would have called this interest self-care. Over the years, I have…
By Dot Yam and Tiffany Baxter A ‘call’ to nursing put you at the bedside of the patient, where you can make a difference. A commitment to self-care may well keep you from occupying a ward bed and subsequently requiring a nurse. Where it is suggested that “a good half of the art of living…
Every detail matters Jennifer Smith MACN In the previous edition of The Hive, Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward CEO ACN stated that “Almost one-third of Australian nurses and midwives are considering leaving the profession due to work-related stress and burnout”. Stop for a moment and consider what this means. In fact read it again and again.…
Contesting the pre-existing culture Jane Born (pseudonym) Nursing is in my blood – from my mother, sister, aunts and cousins. Between them they have nearly 200 years of experience; there is nothing they haven’t seen or done. When I said I was going into nursing school I had a large range of responses, some excited…
Who is to blame for the bullying epidemic? Jennifer Wressell MACN I have worked in health since I was 18, first as a personal care assistant in a nursing home and then as a registered nurse, employed across acute care, remote indigenous communities, aged care and community health. In 2016 I moved out of the…
Confirming our professional identity in the eyes of the general public: why our language and stories are so important Elizabeth Matters FACN In January, a short article from the BBC passed through my newsfeed entitled Nurses: The way the profession is changing. In this article, a collaboration with the Royal College of Nursing, three…
Whether you’re a student nurse or have over 20 years of experience in a range of settings, we found six inspiring international TED talks to get you through your week. In no particular order, please enjoy and let us know of any other talks we may have missed! Kathleen Bartholomew: Lessons from Nursing to…
by Judy Hitchcock MACN International Neonatal Nurses Day is 15 August 2018. We extend our most heartfelt gratitude to these exceptional nurses and the vital role they play in the lives of newborns and their families! From the clinicians who value your experienced preparation, Your knowledge and efficiency, your amazing dedication, From the…
ACN is committed to representing the knowledge and expertise of our Members in policy development throughout the Australian health and aged care system. In this series we want to share what ACN is doing in the policy space with our Members and followers and how your contributions shape our messages to the many consultations that…