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Nurses Provide Bulk of Rural Care in Australia

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Jamie Davis

The Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) released the findings of a recent study on the primary care resources available to people living in rural areas of the country.  The ANF report states that nurses are providing the bulk of primary care … Continue reading →

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Australian Nurses Leaving Career for Prostitution?

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Jamie Davis

I know prostitution is legal in Australia but this article seems a bit of a stretch between legal and morally acceptable.  According to this article, nurses are finding their lack of adequate staffing and poor work environment so stressful that … Continue reading →

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Malignant Hyperthermia

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Jamie Davis

A listener to the show from Australia, Jerry Barrett, sent me this article he had written on an ambulance transport patient and the information he discovered following that call.  It’s a great look at Malignant Hyperthermia for the readers here.  … Continue reading →

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Australia's New Chief Nurse

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Jamie Davis

Listener Tim sent me this press release from the ANF (Australian Nursing Federation). Nurses congratulate Rosemary Bryant on becoming Australia’s first Chief Nurse The Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) today warmly welcomed Rosemary Bryant to the position of National Chief Nursing … Continue reading →

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