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In this 43rd installment of Nursing Australia hosted by Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander, get acquainted with digital health and some of the latest advancements available in Australian primary healthcare. 

1. The latest Nursing Australia News (02:17) 

Aged care shortfalls worsen; funding win for Type 1 Diabetes; cervical self-testing; inside Ukraine; and Welcome Calvary! 

2. National Nursing & Midwifery Digital Health Capability Framework (04:50) 

The Framework outlines the capabilities required to support health professionals in extending their digital health development. A resource to guide individuals, employers and educators in their workplaces. 

3. E-Prescriptions (11:44) 

Incorporating electronic prescribing into your practice. 

Discover more: 

Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) 

Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH) 

4. Self-collect cervical screening (CST) (17:33) 

From the 1st of July 2022, eligible women and people with a cervix can access a self-collected cervical screening test (CST). This universally available testing option is another positive step forward towards Australia’s goal of eliminating cervical cancer.   

National Cervical Screening Program 

Sexual Health Victoria  

5. Single-use negative pressure wound therapy (21:33) 

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

In this June episode of Nursing Australia hosted by Matthew St Ledger and Prue Baum, get yourself up-to-date with the latest updates & happenings in Australian healthcare. 

 -  The latest Nursing Australia News (01:38) 

Influenza primed to spike; QLD on meningococcal high alert; Monkey pox on the move; and the APNA conference roadshow 2022 launches in Melbourne. 

Get your APNA Conference Roadshow tickets 

 - Amazing Nurse Stories: Shab's story (04:10) 

From Iran to Australia meet nurse and author Shabnam Ighani 

Want to share your story on Nursing Australia? 

 -   THE  Guide to Aged Care (13:42) 

Australia's first and only workbook workbook to guide nursing in the Aged Care sector is finally here. 

 -   Infection Prevention: an update (20:57) 

Infection prevention & control in a post COVID world. Contact the Infection Prevention Helpline  

     - The Swab teaser (23:08) 

Ever wanted to be a fly on the wall in the nurse's breakroom? Nurse Georgie Carroll hears some great stories from all sorts of different nurses with a variety of experiences. Listen Here: The Swab 

    -  Next time on Nursing Australia (28:48) 

Links

Shingles Prevention and Immunisation e-Learning Module 

APNA Nursing jobs board  

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Episode Producer: Leith Alexander 

SoundFX courtesy of zapsplat.com 

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

The 41st episode of Nursing Australia presents:

The latest Nursing Australia News (02:21) 

Aged Care nurses pay rise on the cards, Ebola outbreak resurgence, mysterious hepatitis emerges, nurses deemed 'undatable', and Happy International Nurses Day 2022! 

Win a double pass to the APNA Conference Roadshow   

 
Student Nurses: building the workforce (05:29) 

APNA Student Nurse Placement Program


Nurse Spotlight: Keith Cox – A Caring Life (24:13) 

Hear the inspirational story of a nursing trailblazer: 

"What fifty years in nursing has taught me about humanity, compassion & community" - Keith Cox OAM  

Listen to 'A Caring Life' on Audible  

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The Swab teaser (54:09) 

Ever wanted to be a fly on the wall in the nurse's breakroom? Join Georgie Carroll on The Swab


Next time on Nursing Australia (1:00:17) 

Links 

Win a double pass to the APNA Conference Roadshow   

APNA Nursing jobs board  

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Episode Producer: Leith Alexander 

SoundFX courtesy of zapsplat.com 

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

In the latest episode of Nursing Australia: smashing access barriers to healthcare for teens, Nurse Spotlight, heart health - plus grab the latest in healthcare news hosted by Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander.

The latest Nursing Australia News (01:43) 

NSW nurses & midwives strike again; SA government promises ratios; last ditch Aged Care reforms; and Budget promises.

Teen Clinic  (03:42) 

Primary healthcare professionals: Demolishing the barriers to primary healthcare for regional Aussie teens. 

Nurse Spotlight: Debbie's story (18:23) 

Debbie Clatworthy is a true nursing legend!  Hear her inspiring nursing story - a journey right across the vast Australian landscape. 

Want to share your story on Nursing Australia?

Heart Health (28:34) 

Health promotion in practice: it's time again to bring heart health to the forefront.  

Link: 

hrt.how/heartweek 

Next time on Nursing Australia (36:54) 

Links :

APNA Nursing jobs board  

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Producer: Leith Alexander 

SoundFX courtesy of zapsplat.com

Ever wanted to be a fly on the wall in the nurse's breakroom? Nurse Georgie Carroll hears some great stories from all sorts of different nurses with a variety of experiences. Listen Here: The Swab  

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

In this March episode of Nursing Australia hear:  

• The latest Nursing Australia News (02:05) 

Paediatric anaphylaxis figures flatten; hide n seek doctor sentenced; Nursing school applications stumble; and the pandemic response workforce re-opens. 

Join the COVID-19 pandemic response workforce  

• Nurse Spotlight: Sheenagh's story (03:43) 

When a nurse becomes the patient: a nurse's journey with early-onset Parkinsons   

Fight Parkinson’s (Parkinson’s Victoria) 

https://www.fightparkinsons.org.au/

Shake it up Foundation

https://shakeitup.org.au/about-us/

Parkinson’s Australia

https://www.parkinsons.org.au/

Young@Park peer support group, for those diagnosed with young/early onset Parkinson’s.

http://www.yap.org.au/

• Professional Indemnity (12:59) 

Think your employer is going to cover you? Think again... 

Get covered here  

Join APNA 

• Diabetes management tech (23:47) 

Wearable continuous glucose monitors continue to go from strength to strength – so what's the latest? 

For more information: 

https://www.freestylelibre.com.au/HCPcontact/ 

FreeStyle Libre 2 Resources:

www.freestyleconnect.com.au 

• Next time on Nursing Australia (31:47) 

APNA Nursing jobs board  

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

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

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

• The latest Nursing Australia News (02:04) 

App helps healthcare workers communicate with patients; NMBA releases updated cosmetic guidance; and COVID reaches Antarctica. 

Links: 

NMBA position statement on nurses and cosmetic procedures 

Heart Health Toolkit  

• Dr. Norman Swan: So You Think You Know What's Good for You? (04:05) 

Feeling the weight of frontline health work? Norman Swan @normanswan joins Nursing Australia to chat acute vs. chronic stress; coping with trauma and busts some wellness BS.

Links: 

https://www.hachette.com.au/norman-swan/so-you-think-you-know-whats-good-for-you 

https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/coronacast/  

Grab a copy of the book: Buy Now via Amazon AU 

• Episode Outro (16:11) 

Links: 

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Learn more about ABBVIE  

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

In this holiday season episode of Nursing Australia hosted by Matthew St Ledger @mattstledger we hear:  

• The latest Nursing Australia News (2:22) 

Pfizer booster key to omicron protection; wiping university debts of Drs & NPs and Fake nurse ordered to pay compensation.

• A Nursing Journey: Daniel's story (3:44) 

Considering a career in nursing? Curious to explore other options? Hear a nurse's journey from learning to practice across Australia.  

• Australia's biggest nursing event is finally here (12:11) 

Register for the 2022 APNA Conference Roadshow here: https://www.apna.asn.au/education/roadshow 

• Helping patients access the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) (16:41) 

Meet Nurse Dallas Bailey who describes how holistic diabetes management really works. 

It’s crucial that people with diabetes register with the NDSS so they can access information, support services and subsidized products. Health professionals: follow this link to help people with diabetes register with the NDSS. 

https://www.ndss.com.au/health-professionals/  

NDSS Helpline: 1800 637 700   

• Next time on Nursing Australia (23:43) 

Register for Australia's biggest nursing event: https://www.apna.asn.au/education/roadshow  

Subscribe to The Connect (APNA's weekly newsletter): https://www.apna.asn.au/workflows/subscribe 

Learn more about ABBVIE https://www.abbvie.com.au/  

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

Friday Evening - The news, nurses doing amazing things, we announce our daily winner and we say goodbye

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Show note links for this episode:

The rate of stillbirth during Melbourne's lockdowns: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.10.04.21264500v1

ANMF media release on new National Aged Care Advisory Council: https://www.anmf.org.au/media-releases/entry/media_211125

APNA Nursing Jobs page: https://www.apna.asn.au/nursing-jobs

Health Professionals Bank: https://www.hpbank.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=text_link&utm_campaign=APNA

APNA Conference Roadshow: https://www.apna.asn.au/education/roadshow

"Song For Nurses" - Brad Emanuel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T696pasNsv8

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