The Hive: The importance of perseverance

The below references and additional resources is for the article, The importance of perseverance, relating to ACN’s advocacy and policy work published from The Hive, Issue #48, Summer 2024/25 edition. Influencing change Pre-budget submission 2024-2025 https://www.acn.edu.au/advocacy-policy/2024-2025-pre-budget-submission Review of General Practice Incentives https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/review-of-general-practice-incentives-expert-advisory-panel-report-to-the-australian-government_0.pdf Consultations that impact how nurses work Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce…

The Hive: Nature contact in nursing

The below references are for the article, Nature Contact in Nursing, from The Hive, Issue #48, Summer 2024/25 edition. References Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2024). Health workforce. Australian Government. Accessed: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/workforce/health-workforce Beukeboom, C. J., Langeveld, D., & Tanja-Dijkstra, K. (2012). Stress-reducing effects of real and artificial nature in a hospital waiting room. The…

A day in the life of a radiology nurse

A day in the life of a radiology nurse

Why do you need a nurse for an X-ray? At first glance, you might think you don’t. But in radiology, the role of a nurse goes far beyond a simple scan. When patients need extra care—whether it’s hoisting, monitoring deteriorating conditions, or assisting with complex procedures—the radiology nurse steps in. And X-rays are just the…

White Paper

The nursing response to the climate emergency

Overview The increasing intensity, frequency, and occurrence of disasters combined with climate-affected health problems places remarkable pressure on our health system. Paradoxically, the health sector contributes significantly to emissions while caring for the community climate change impacts most. The White Paper presents a four-step climate stewardship approach for nurses responding to climate emergencies: We must…