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

• The latest Nursing Australia News (01:12) 

National vaccine hesitancy wains as Victorians endure COVID spike; Mandatory vaccines for Aged Care Workers back on the table; The World Health Organization agrees to ambitious reforms; and the UK approves single-shot COVID VAX; Nurses top most trusted professions list. 

• Nurse Spotlight: Inside Ireland's rollout (03:35) 

APNA's Sam Moses caught up with Siobhan, a Dublin based practice nurse who shared an Irish perspective on the rollout experience, the optimism inside COVID, and discussed vaccine hesitancy in her community or lack thereof. 

• Health Tech: Wearable glucose sensors (10:17) 

In recent years wearable glucose sensors have revolutionized diabetes management. These fully integrated devices allow diabetics to monitor their glucose levels with the swipe of a smart-phone. Find out how these devices are can aid nursing practice. 

https://www.freestylelibre.com.au/
Nurses can click the link below to find out more about the FreeStyle Libre system, access resources and register for related education, training and the ability to experience the system for themselves. Register here: https://rego.interact.technology/freestylelibre/

• 2021 APNA Conference Roadshow - latest update (15:57) 

Suzanne Blackeby drops by to give the inside scoop on the upcoming Conference Roadshow, coming this Spring! 

Links: 

https://www.apna.asn.au/education/roadshow 

• Episode Outro (20:30) 

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