In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Matthew St Ledger, we hear: 

-        The latest Nursing Australia News (01:12)

The wheels fall off Australia’s COVID vaccine rollout; a second AstraZeneca clotting case reported in Australia; Johnson & Johnson vaccine clotting concerns in the US and COVID vaccines for kids and pet in the pipeline.

-        COVID Vax rollout expert panel Q&A (04:18)

APNA has been hosting a series of COVID webinars to keep nurses up-to-date on the vaccine rollout and have been receiving literally thousands of questions via APNA nurse support line. 

In past webinars we’ve had Q&A at the end of each session, but members have been calling for more. So in the most recent webinar we assembled an expert panel to answer any of your unanswered questions. We were joined by Prof. Robert Booy (U. Syd) Dr. Ketaki Sharma, Karen Booth, Suzanne Blackeby & Bec Cox. 

Webinar slides: https://apna.asn.au/files/DAM/1%20Education/Nursing%20Australia/COVID%20Webinar%206%20-%20QandA.pdf 

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-        Digital Health: The Nurse Transformers Project (01:01:04)

APNA has partnered with the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) to transform how we use digital health in practice. This exciting initiative is about embracing technology head-on and bringing our nursing colleagues along for the ride. Together we can ensure digital platforms like My Health Record are utilized to their full extent. 

Meet two of APNA's Nurse Transformers Tammy & Mary-Ann and find out how they are creating Nurse digital champions.

Listen to the full interview here: https://apna.asn.au/hub/digital-health--the-nurse-transformers-project 

Australian Digital Health Agency: https://www.digitalhealth.gov.au/ 

-        Nurse wellness with Steve Fearns: Tips for being an effective communicator and acing presentations (01:08:37)

As healthcare professionals great communication really is paramount. On the daily we present to colleagues, patients and those around us. Leadership Consultant Steve Fearns dropped by the APNA office armed with a few tips on become an effective communicator and acing presentations.

Steve Fearns Leadership Consultant: www.linkedin.com/in/stevefearns

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Hosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander
Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger