Nursing Australia

In the latest installment of the podcast, we dissect three (3) key perspectives on organ donation & transplant: the patient, the family, and the health professional. Gain unique insights from those navigating this complex space. Plus, all the latest healthcare news headlines. 
 

The latest Nursing Australia News (02:22):  

1. The Recipient (05:25)  

2. The Donor Family (18:15) 

3. The Donor Specialist Nurse (24:25) 

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Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger

Dive into the jaw-dropping saga of a once-trusted nurse who spiraled into controversy, leading to a shocking ban from practice. Discover the untold story in this must-hear episode of the Nursing Australia podcast. What happened? Find out now! 🔍🎧

This special edition of the Nursing Australia podcast unravels the compelling true story of a midwife's journey from trusted professional to controversial figure, banned from practice.

Presented in 2 chapters, we first unpack the case study and it's central protagonist, and later delve into the regulatory process for Australian health professionals, with the help of Nurse & Lawyer Niki Eastwood.


Chapter 1: The Case Study 👶👩‍⚕️ (00:00)

Chapter 2: The Regulatory Process 🏛️ ⚖️ (43:56)


Play along while you listen - The Tribunal findings (founded Allegations):

TRIBUNAL FINDINGS: Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia v Gorner [2024] VCAT  

AHPRA NEWS: Privately practising midwife banned for 10 years
 

Nine News: Melbourne midwife quits after surprise twin homebirth controversy  

Mamamia: After successfully delivering twins, midwife Martina was suspended. Now mums are fuming.  

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Hosted by: Matthew St Ledger, Mitch Wall & Katherine Fullagar
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Line up for the freshest serve of Australia's fave nursing pod. In this episode we promote organ donation & transplants; and discover a fascinating perspective from inside the world of Remote Area Nursing.  
 

The latest Nursing Australia News (02:22): International M-Pox alert, fake skinny jabs, and Aussie viral boom. 

Body Buddies: Plushy Organs (05:13): Step inside the charming world of a plushie enterprise that's revolutionising health education. Imagine learning about your organs and their functions through adorable, soft, and cuddly plush toys. We'll explore how this innovative company is using plush organs to teach both kids and adults about their bodies in a fun and engaging way. 

A RAN's Perspective (14:26): Meet Kate, a Remote Area Nurse (RAN) living on country and delivering healthcare in the furthest corners of this land called Oz. 

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The 71st episode of Nursing Australia explores the vital connection between physical exercise and health for you and your clients, debunk HPV testing self-collection myths, and hear an awe-inspiring story of a nurse who went above and beyond. 

The latest Nursing Australia News (02:26): Tasmanian hospital under fire, NSW GP access causing ED strain, date rape drug alarm, and M-pox re-emerges. 

Segment 1 (05:30) Get Walking 

Segment 2 (16:38) Janeece's Story 

Segment 3 (31:41) Debunking HPV Self-Collection Testing 

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The 70th episode of Nursing Australia presents:  

The latest Nursing Australia News (03:00): Nurse embroiled in mercy killing trial, Spinal cord stimulator debacle, and midwife disqualified. 

Segment 1 John's Story (05:31):  Meet John Wright, an RN working for Tasmania's Karadi Aboriginal Corporation. This is his amazing nursing story.

Segment 2 Hepatitis (15:23):   Australia is leading the world in reaching the goal of eliminating hepatitis C as a public health threat by 2030. To make this happen, we need more general practitioners (GPs) and authorised nurse practitioners to treat hepatitis C and more primary care practices to prioritise hepatitis C within their busy clinics. What do you need to know?

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The 69th episode of Nursing Australia 'Beyond the Bedside' presents:  

The latest Nursing Australia News (02:00): Copycat Ozempic, Nurses target Australia, and The Black Death rears its head 

Segment 1: Beyond the Beside (03:35): exploring non-conventional career pathways in nursing. We sat down with Kate from Sonic Health Plus to discover alternative ways you can utilise a nursing or healthcare qualification.   

Segment 2: Nataly's Story (16:09): Nataly Tormey is a nurse, care researcher, and designer. This year she has decided to hit the road with her two daughters, working for herself as well as driving her own self-led and self-funded project researching communities around Australia and eventually the world. 

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The 68th episode of Nursing Australia presents:  

The latest Nursing Australia News (02:45) Aged Care regulator under fire, Ross River surge, and peri-natal depression figures on the rise. 

Segment 1 (05:04) Nurse Hamish Part nurse, part performing artist, part social media phenomena Hamish Briggs, who goes by moniker Nurse Hamish on TikTok joins Nursing Australia to share his story. From country boy to global influencer, Hamish leaped from a career as a professional dancer to Registered Nurse. 

Segment 2: (21:13) The Essential Health Summit 2024  is finally here and is looking for you! Immerse yourself in the vibrant synergy of energy, connection, learning, and enjoyment at the 2024 Essential Health Summit. It's not just a Conference, Congress, or Festival – it's a truly SUPERCHARGED experience tailored just for you!  

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Hosted by: Matthew St Ledger, Mitch Wall & Katherine Fullagar
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The 67th installment of Nursing Australia presents:  

The latest Nursing Australia News (01:31)  

Mosquito-borne spike, Asbestos contamination debacle, Urgent Care Clinics doors swing open, and video games pose hearing risk. 

 1. Celebrate Primary Health Care Nurses Day (03:25) Get involved this February and help champion the amazing work that nurses do outside of the hospital setting, in aged care, community, general practice, custodial, schools, cosmetics, mental health and the gamut of other primary health care settings. 

 2. Nurse Practitioner Lyf (10:11) We profile nurse Robbie Bedbrook, and walk the pathway of a Nurse Practitioner in a modern Australia.  

 3. Silent Killer (25:35) It is the Western world's endemic silent killer, 90% of renal function is gone before patients are often symptomatic, and 1 in 10 Aussies suffer from kidney disease. What do you need to know? 

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The first installment of Nursing Australia for 2024 is here! Dive into Season 4 of Australia's favourite nursing podcast with The Calling. Step inside the world of two nurses as they share their inspiring journeys, navigating and transitioning  nursing.
Plus, in the latest healthcare news: STI spike, new year vaping reforms, and mycoplasma trending up.

The latest Nursing Australia News (01:01) 

STI spike, new year vaping reforms, and mycoplasma trending up.

Segment 1. Transition to Practice: Sophie's Story (03:00) 

Sophie is a Nurse Practitioner working in General Practice. With the assistance of APNA's Transition to Practice Program  (TPP), her mentor Helen, and a desire to pursue a career with compassion, Sophie went from international student to RN to NP. 

Segment 2. Kate's Story (16:53) 

Producer Leith was in Norseman in remote Western Australia recently and met Kate. Kate is a nurse and moonlights as the local school chaplain. This is Kate's story.

About Norseman: a small town in the Goldfields region of WA. Situated 800km east of Perth, it is home to dry salt lakes, red dirt, native fauna and a very hot climate. It's the last town before the SA border.  

Next time on Nursing Australia (30:31)

The podcast will return to the first Monday of every month from February 5, 2024.

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In the final episode for 2023 meet Alex Berge a young midwife and nurse from Western Australia; and assisting patients in navigating the world of upper-GI cancers. Plus, in the latest healthcare news: saline contamination alert, COVID Christmas relief, and delayed umbilical clamping for 'prems'. 

The latest Nursing Australia News (02:10) 

Saline contamination alert, COVID Christmas relief, and delayed umbilical clamping for 'prems'. 

Segment 1: Alex's Story (03:55) 

Alex Berge is a midwife and nurse from Western Australia. She grew up on a sheep and wheat farm, moved to Perth for her studies, then to Sydney for her graduate placement. Now she’s back in WA and has big plans to see more of Australia and go back out bush. She’s passionate about primary health and education, child health and midwifery, and is driven by an enthusiasm to be involved and contribute. Alex caught up for coffee with lifelong friend and our producer, Leith. She’s generously shared with us her journey so far and valuable lessons and values she’s learnt along the way. This is Alex's story. 

Segment 2: Upper-GI Cancers (16:42) 

Deep dive into the world of upper-gastrointestinal (upper-GI) cancers, as we shine a spotlight on the perhaps most enigmatic yet formidable foes – pancreatic cancer. Meet Tiffany Dobson from Pancare Foundation as we discuss treatment, rates and access to services. 


Next time on Nursing Australia (23:13)

The podcast will return for it's forth year on Monday January 15 2024. Happy holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Southern Hemisphere Summer 🌟🕎🎄

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Hosted by: Matthew St Ledger, Mitch Wall & Katherine Fullagar
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