Nursing Australia

Ep. 104 Genetic Cancers This episode of Nursing Australia is proudly brought to you by Inherited Cancers Australia, the nation’s only charity dedicated to supporting families affected by inherited cancer risk. Inherited Cancers Australia (02:35) First up today we've got a little seg for you with a certified genetic counsellor ... what is that and why is that relevant to you!? Abbott - The Muscle Health Algorithm (16:50) And following that little seg, we’ve got a very interesting c...

Welcome to our Movember episode of Nursing Australia…. Yes that’s right its August but this is our Mo-vember (as in the charity with the moustaches) episode. So why are we doing this now in August? Because Movember is not just one event that happens in November each year, its actually a year-round advocacy organisation that looks out for men’s health - and as they put it: they stop men dying young. First up, you’ll hear from nurse Hayley Hodgson and her experiences dealing with m...

A two-minute taste of our July episode ... the full episode is out now! Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything Hosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger

Enjoy this special episode of Nursing Australia, as producer Leith takes you on a winding journey. Leith follows nurse Alli through a baffling medical ordeal that forced her to trust her instincts and fight to be heard. (Teased in last month's episode) And Leith and Matt will see you at the APNA conference in Melbourne! Come and say hi! Handy Links: Australian Medicines Handbook Australian Medicines Handbook on Linkedin Check out the FESTIVAL OF NURSING 2026 Discover Heath C...

Aged and primary healthcare is under pressure, but what does quality care actually look like in practice? This episode, Nurse Practitioner Peter Cirocco joins us to discuss the realities facing aged care clinicians, from growing complexity and medication management to delivering person-centred care in a rapidly changing sector. PLUS + We also share a preview of an upcoming episode featuring a powerful first-hand story of missed symptoms, a rare diagnosis, and life on the other sid...

Content warning: This episode contains discussion of youth mental health, antidepressant prescribing, self-harm and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Support is available via on 13 11 14, or call 000 in an emergency. This month on the podcast: 🩺 The latest Nursing Australia News Aged care workers score another pay boost, artificial intelligence continues its rapid expansion into healthcare settings, and new workforce pressures place fresh scrutiny on the future of Australian nursing. 🌏...

Ep. 99 Quit Smoking, start an NGO Welcome to Nursing Australia Episode 99! Today we speak with Quit Centre about vaping and smoking and then we meet Kate Holliday, the founder & CEO of the Centre for Community-Driven Response (CCDR). The latest Nursing Australia News (02:05) Vaping cancer, healthcare affordability, measles alert, and Top-end ambulance crisis. Segment 1: QUIT IT (04:35) Quit smoking campaigns have been running Australia-wide since the 80s. While smoking rates remai...

Lifestyle health is back in focus. In this March episode of Nursing Australia, we explore two pillars of preventative care, movement and nutrition. Nutrition scientist and dietitian Dr Joanna McMillan joins us to break down the science of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), debunk heating myths, and explain how to choose the right olive oil for maximum health benefit. Then, Heart Foundation representative Elizabeth Calleja discusses why Australians aren’t meeting physical activity guid...

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of suicide and mental distress. If you feel affected, support is available. You can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, or reach out to a trusted health professional. Welcome to 2026. This episode is all about men’s health, with an emphasis on mental health. The latest Nursing Australia News (03:45) Primary care boost, PHC Nurses Day, hospital funding deal Segment 1: A Chance for Change (05:43) A ...

Hi everyone — have you listened to Nursing Australia’s Summer Series yet? Suzanne Blackeby joins Matt as his summer co-host, and together they introduce us to the 2025 APNA Award winners. Episode 3 came out on Monday - Matt kicks things off with a very funny story involving a far too-tight wetsuit and dangling from a helicopter… before he and Suze wonder whether they might be getting old and a little jaded. Then we meet Matthew Fox, the 2025 APNA Nurse Graduate of the Year. Matt is a fo...

Amazing Nurse Stories | Nursing Australia Summer Series 2026 We’ve saved the best ’til last. Episode three features Matthew Fox, winner of the 2025 APNA Nurse Graduate Award. After a life-changing event in his late 20s, Matt found his way into nursing. Five years ago, he couldn’t have imagined this life. Today, that’s exactly where he is. Along the way, Matt has tapped into a deep passion for nursing and primary healthcare — quietly pulling him toward what’s next. Help! The Matts are t...

Amazing Nurse Stories | Nursing Australia Summer Series 2026 This summer, the Nursing Australia Podcast presents a special three-part Summer Series: Amazing Nurse Stories — profiling some of the most inspiring nurses of 2025 and the real-world impact they’re making across Australian healthcare. Suzanne Blackeby is back too! She co-hosts with Matt throughout all the Summer Series eps - yay!! 🎉🏄🏼‍♀️🍸 Episode two features Bel Davis, winner of the 2025 APNA Pursue Excellence Award. Bel is an ADHD...

Amazing Nurse Stories | Nursing Australia Summer Series 2026 This summer, the Nursing Australia Podcast presents a special three-part Summer Series: Amazing Nurse Stories — profiling some of the most inspiring nurses of 2025 and the real-world impact they’re making across Australian healthcare. Suzanne Blackeby is back too! She co-hosts with Matt throughout the all Summer Series eps - yay!! 🎉🏄🏼‍♀️🍸 Episode one features Haley Hodgson, winner of the 2025 APNA Positive Disruptor Award. An advanc...

Welcome to our SEPTIC special. In Part One, THE MOTHER, Mary Steele shares her life-changing encounter with sepsis. In Part Two, THE CLINICIAN, Brett Abbenbroek guides us through the vital knowledge that can help save lives from sepsis. The latest Nursing Australia News (04:10) Dangerous age bias, Queensland’s workforce crumble, and Florida’s very own fake nurse fiasco. Segment 1: THE MOTHER (06:25) Mary Steele tragically lost her young son to organ failure as a result o...

From loss and resilience to literary triumph — nurse and author Rhonda McCoy opens up about her life and debut novel Crow. Plus, we peer into the world of cyber and financial security — and why nurses could be the next big targets. The latest Nursing Australia News (04:35) Aussie CDC, Nursing Emergency, Lung screens, and Festival of Nursing 2026 Segment 1: THE CROW (06:55) Segment 2: STOLEN: Understanding Financial Crime (41:30) Handy Links: KEEPIN...

A content note for Australian listeners: this episode discusses suicide and domestic violence. If you need support at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732. For international listeners: Please see links below for global crisis support services, or Google ‘crisis support’ in your area. The latest Nursing Australia News (00:00) Chronic gaps, tackling health challenges in Berlin, and Trump pharma tariffs. Segment 1: DV (00:00) Domestic viole...

Episode 90: Breathing New Futures The latest Nursing Australia News (03:00) Global nurse equity, Aussie prescribing breakthrough, and tap water fentanyl scandal. Happy Birthday Matthew! (04:30) Lung Cancer Screening (05:55) Lung cancer is still Australia’s leading cause of cancer death, but a new national screening program promises to shift the landscape. So, what does this mean for practice, and how can nurses prepare to support patients through it? Matt speaks with Mel Laan, the Lung ...

Meet the Chief, Part Three of Three She's Australia's most senior nurse and in this instalment, Matt St. Ledger talks to adjunct professor, Alison McMillan about the the changes that could redefine nursing as we know it... We're casting our eyes forward - beyond the day-to-day, to what's next for the profession. From the growing influence of Nurse Practitioners and expanded scope of practice, to how we stay connected as a workforce in a system under pressure. What will it t...

Meet the Chief, Part Two of Three She's Australia's most senior nurse and in this instalment, Matt St. Ledger talks to adjunct professor, Alison McMillan about the the changes that could redefine nursing as we know it... From the expanding role of Nurse Practitioners, to the future of nurse prescribing. What's possible, what's coming and whats standing in the way. This isn’t just about titles — it’s about impact, voice, and the quiet power behind the scenes of national healthcare....

Meet the Chief, Part One of Three She’s the most senior nurse in the country — but what do we really know about Australia’s Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer Alison McMillan? Matt St Ledger sat down in Canberra with Allison for an in-depth 1 on 1 In today’s first part, discover the role, uncover the person behind the title, and explore the challenges of online trolling and disaster management in healthcare leadership. This isn’t just about titles — it’s about impact, voic...

The latest Nursing Australia News (02:15) Global workforce warning, Aussie nursing wins, cheeky pill pilfer, and UK pay revolt. Wound Care - The Golden Rules (04:45) Jess Tully is joined by the wound care specialist Melissa Freeman to break down the golden rules of wound care — whether you’re managing chronic ulcers, surgical sites, discover eye-opening principles you can apply to practice. Atrial Fibrillation (14:20) It’s estimated that 500,000 Australians have been diagnosed with AF. While ...

Nursing Australia's Stigma, Science & The Stage is Set for Nurses presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (04:00) Paid placements, Tasmania strikes, and TikTok popularises dangerous practice. Segment 1: The Vital Role of Nurses in Ending HIV Transmission (07:10) We shine a spotlight on HIV in Australia—where we stand, what’s changing, and the frontline interventions making a difference. Hear directly from the team at ASHM Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepati...

The June Edition of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (03:25) RN Prescribing Approved, Rural Nurse Bonuses, and AI Triage Sparks Debate. Segment 1: Eating Disorders (05:15) A clinical deep-dive with Inside Out Australia exploring the latest evidence, diagnostic challenges, and treatment innovations in eating disorders—designed to support health professionals in delivering best-practice care. Segment 2: Huntingtons Disease (10:25) A powerful conve...

This episode of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (03:15) Workforce under strain, NP prescribing green-lit, and Rural nurse housing subsidy. Seg 1 (04:45) Meet Florence Discover Florence, the free app making CPD easy for nurses! Prue Baum from APNA explains how it helps you track everything you learn on the go. Seg 2: (18:20) Expanding your Scope of Practice Ready for rural nursing? Nurse Jess shares her takeaways from a 5-day cours...

Last episode Leith spoke with Matt about his experience working at a Medical Cannabis Facility in WA. Matt is also a medicinal cannabis user himself and is studying counselling. As promised, here is the extended interview. Enjoy, and see you next week for our May episode! Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything Hosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander Produced by: Leith A...

We’re diving into medicinal cannabis—how it works, who it helps, and the role nurses are playing. Serving 3 perspectives, featuring expert insights, patient stories, and behind-the-scenes at a cannabis facility, this episode unpacks a fast-evolving area of healthcare. The Episode of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (03:36) Major psych clinic shutdown, global health security risk and public health ciggy raids. Perspective 1: (05:27) The Nu...

In this episode of Nursing Australia - The Slammer: The latest Nursing Australia News (04:26) Ozempic for alcoholism, nursing assistant $100,000 fraud, and foreign nurse fast-track. Seg 1 Kellie & Di - Prison Nurses (07:38) Behind bars, beyond duty—meet Kellie & Di, two Aussie prison nurses making a difference. 🚔💉 #HealthcareBehindBars Seg 2: Step behind the bars - meet Blake (17:45) Step inside the world of prison healthcare with Blake as we uncover the...

In this episode of the Nursing Australia podcast: MAJOR gaps in dementia training among health professionals, as well as lack of general knowledge among the general population; PLUS: Did you know 1 in 4 Australians over 65 are prescribed antidepressants (compared with 1 in 7 from the average Australia population); and of course, the latest healthcare news. The latest Nursing Australia News (02:05): Broken heart patches, bacterial pricks, and Ebola claims a nurses' life. The De...

We interrupt this programming to introduce 🌞🎙️ Nursing Australia’s Summer Series! This 4-part, limited series will deliver a dose of nursing insights to your ears 🎧each week throughout the month of January. Dive into the heart and soul of Australian healthcare 🩺with inspiring stories, expert insights, and a touch of summer vibes as we profile 4 of Australia’s favourite nurses☀️🌊 In this fourth (4th) installment of our Summer Series meet nurse, Taylor-Jane! Taylor is a 2024 APNA Nurse A...

We interrupt this programming to introduce 🌞🎙️ Nursing Australia’s Summer Series! This 4-part, limited series will deliver a dose of nursing insights to your ears 🎧each week throughout the month of January. Dive into the heart and soul of Australian healthcare 🩺with inspiring stories, expert insights, and a touch of summer vibes as we profile 4 of Australia’s favourite nurses☀️🌊 In this third (3rd) installment of our Summer Series meet nurse extraordinaire & Nurse Practitioner (NP)...

We interrupt this programming to introduce 🌞🎙️ Nursing Australia’s Summer Series! This 4-part, limited series will deliver a dose of nursing insights to your ears 🎧each week throughout the month of January. Dive into the heart and soul of Australian healthcare 🩺with inspiring stories, expert insights, and a touch of summer vibes as we profile 4 of Australia’s favourite nurses☀️🌊 In this second (2nd) installment of our Summer Series meet student extraordinaire Ash! Ash is a 2024 APNA Nu...

We interrupt this programming to introduce 🌞🎙️ Nursing Australia’s Summer Series! This 4-part, limited series will deliver a dose of nursing insights to your ears 🎧each week throughout the month of January. Dive into the heart and soul of Australian healthcare 🩺with inspiring stories, expert insights, and a touch of summer vibes as we profile 4 of Australia’s favourite nurses☀️🌊 In this first installment of our Summer Series, Amazing Nurse Stories are back! Meet positive disrupter, RN...

In this episode of the Nursing Australia podcast, get ready for a groundbreaking new campaign called 'Treating the Whole Person' which set to change everything you thought you knew about primary care. Meet the nurses championing this message. Plus, vaping is on the rise the startling latest stats - here's how you can help. The latest Nursing Australia News (03:00): Endometriosis sufferers windfall, Aged Care staffing knife-fight, disrupted sleep under scrutiny, and APNA Nurse Aw...

In this episode of the Nursing Australia podcast, we aren't shying away from the TABOO as we investigate Australia’s herpes stigma and dive headfirst into the subject of death and dying, as we navigate palliative care. Plus, in the latest healthcare news: gaping health gaps, midwives jump ship, and mid-life binging. This episode is brought to you by RACGP HEALTHY HABITS The latest Nursing Australia News (02:39): Gaping health gaps, midwives jump ship, and mid-life binging. ...

In this October episode, we look into Australia’s current vaccine rates; career mentoring, education, and scope of practice in aesthetics medicine; and... effective treatments for eczema. Gain unique insights from those navigating these spaces. Plus, all the latest healthcare news headlines. The latest Nursing Australia News (03:35): Deadly viral outbreak, psych prescription spike, Aussie Asthma hotspots, and vape ban repealed. Australia’s Chief Nurse on Vaccines (06:56) These past f...

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) Handy Li...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 R...

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 healt...

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...

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) Al...

The 64th installment of Nursing Australia, Wine Time, Bones & iPhones presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (02:38) Fake nurse behind bars, nurses call for engineered-stone ban, cheap apartments for health workers, and paediatric antibiotic resistance on the up! Segment 1: Wine Time (04:38) Nursing Australia's Leith sat down with Adriana in Pilbara, WA for a wine, and discussed her story. Adriana has a long history of working in remote aboriginal comm...

Next time on Nursing Australia: Dive inside the courtroom and discover the legal implications for health professionals in Australia and abroad, with nurse and lawyer Niki Eastwood. OUT MONDAY AUGUST 15 2022 Episode Producer: Leith Alexander Hosted by: Matthew St Ledger Handy links: Get your APNA Conference Roadshow tickets APNA Nursing jobs board Subscribe to The Connect (our weekly newsletter) Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a...

This episode of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (02:36) Pharmacists prescribing scope extended, Ballooning demand for Ozempic bites again, and CPR gender bias revealed. 1. Purple House: Sarah's Story (05:25) Meet Sarah Brown, CEO of Purple House. Before the Purple House was established Pintupi people from the Western Desert of Central Australia were forced to leave their country and families to seek treatment for end-stage renal failure...

This episode of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (01:00) Virtual reality nursing for remote communities, Letby case spurs inquiry, and unlocking Australia nurse potential. Segment 1: Asthma Spring Fling (03:38) Lightning may dazzle in the sky, but beneath the clouds, these powerful storms can trigger unexpected health challenges for some. Tune in as we explore the science behind thunderstorm asthma, the connection with allergies, a...

Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (03:51) Barriers down to RU-486 access, Monkeypox (Mpox) reemerges, Hookworms to treat diabetes, and a nurse immortalized in bronze. Segment 1: Blood in your pee? See your GP (06:08) Delve into the world of a lower profile cancer type. What cancer has the highest chance of recurrence? What cancer is the most expensive to treat? And, what cancer type survival rates have failed to improve in the past ...

A Nurse, an Academic, a Comedian, and a Festival all walk into a bar... Episode 60 of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (02:36) Nurses battle addiction, opioid prescribing guidelines, and bargain Uni fees for health professionals. 1. Georgie Caroll & Matt St Ledger reconvene in time for The Festival of Nursing 2023 (04:58) The Festival of Nursing 2023 is looming, and the Nursing Australia team are stoked to be on the bill the whole t...

Episode 59 of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (01:15) Record strike fine, cancer age-bias, staff shortages linked to death rate spikes. 1. Festival of Nursing: an insider's guide (03:43) The Festival of Nursing 2023 2. Digital Health – MyHealth App (08:53) APNA Nurses talk about the new MyHealth app 3. Cyber Security: Scam City (16:11) Next time on Nursing Australia (24:58) Join or Renew your APNA...

Money! Money! Money! Dive into the world of personal finance and explore the various ways health professionals can improve their financial literacy. Learn to navigate home buying, sole trading and side hustling! Plus grab the latest in healthcare news: PBS shake-up, Aged Care class action, Mental health probe, and insulin pills on the horizon. Hosted by: Matthew St Ledger & Mitch Wall Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger Nursing Australia...

From the east coast to the west, the team trek through the heart of Oz to bring you Heartbeats.Discover: Remote Area Nursing, promoting healthy hearts, the Festival of Nursing, and the latest in infection prevention & control. Plus, in healthcare news: AHPRA probe stuns, Bird Flu in full flight, D-day for Aged Care, and deadly fungus wreaks havoc. Recorded on location in Moreton Bay, Queensland & East Pilbara, Western Australia. Hosted by: Matthew St Ledger & Mitch Wall &...

Nursing Australia presents: 3 Women. In celebration of International Women's Day 2023 3 Remarkable Women join the podcast and deliver the latest in Indigenous Health, share an amazing origin story, and chat immunisation in the West. The latest Nursing Australia News (03:00) Nurses stung by PTSD, AI tech to prevent falls, Aspirin improving prognosis for cancer patients, and the prescription filling 'Hunger Games'. Indigenous Health: An Update (06:04) Natalie Wischer joins ...

The latest Nursing Australia News (02:52) Barbie drug links with melanoma, mosquito-borne disease on the up, rapid visas for Nurses, and renewal time for professional memberships. Female Genital Mutilation & Cutting (05:43) Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) is the deliberate cutting or altering of the female genitals without medical indication. These practices are alive and well in Australia and across the developed work, despite illegality. Dr Olay...

Nursing Australia Summer Series: AGED CARE: Where to from here? Aged care has received increased media scrutiny in light of the Royal Commission and the COVID-19 pandemic. The demography of ageing and staffing pressures add complexity to society's ability uphold their responsibility to the ageing person. This is Aged Care: Where to from here? Nursing Australia: Summer Series is 2022 in nursing & healthcare wrapped! Delve inside the trending topics of the year and meet subje...

Nursing Australia: Summer Series is 2022 in nursing & healthcare wrapped! Delve inside the trending topics of the year and meet subject matter experts in: Sexual health; Healthcare Law and Aged Care. Nursing Australia Summer Series Part 2 of 3: Cyber Security & Medico-Legal! Nurse & health professionals and their legal obligations including confidentiality, privacy, keeping patient's records safe; plus cyber hacking and digital safety! Sam Moses, APNA Founder (01:56) Med...

Nursing Australia: Summer Series is 2022 in nursing & healthcare wrapped! Delve inside the trending topics of the year and meet subject matter experts in: Sexual health; Healthcare Law and Aged Care. Nursing Australia Summer Series Part 1 of 3: Sex Ed Confidentiality, mandatory disclosure, age of sex consent, unpacking what consent is, and My Health Record. Next time on Nursing Australia (28:31) APNA Nursing jobs board Subscribe to The Connect (our weekly new...

Nursing Australia: December 22 steps inside Christmas in Emergency, checks up on Japanese Encephalitis (JEV), and introducing Nursing Australia: Summer Series, plus the latest healthcare news. The latest Nursing Australia News (01:50) Aged Care providers under fire, Australian Nursing Federation faces suspension, and 'lights out' for smokers. Christmas in ER (04:00) Emergency admission spike 20% over the holidays...why? Step inside the ER and meet RN Erica Winslade Japa...

The 50th episode of Nursing Australia tackles vaccination in pregnancy, hear one person's fascinating journey from law to nursing, and discover Precocious Puberty. Hosted by: Matthew St Ledger & Mitch Wall Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger Show notes: The latest Nursing Australia News (01:33) Nursing hours mandate for Aged Care; Magic mushrooms & eating disorders; Maggot therapy; and new scope of practice factsheet. Va...

The 49th installment of Nursing Australia tackles: weight stigma, getting inside mental health, delivers the latest healthcare news, and captures the highlights from Australia's premiere Nursing event. Brought to you by Migraine Australia Inside this episode: - The latest Nursing Australia News (02:38) Nurse Practitioners clap back, abortion inquiry on the cards, and a 4-day working week for nurses. - Weight Stigma (04:51) The WA Primary Health All...

The September Issue of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (02:35) Leprosy hits Sydney; Polio rears its head; Monkey-pox vax micro-dosing; and free Uni for nurses under fire. Amazing Nurse Stories: Who is Georgie Waugh? (05:25) Georgie loves her life, her work and her community, and despite facing unsurmountable loss, she continues her journey all while setting an inspiring benchmark for rural nurse practitioners in Australia. Child Safe ...

This special installment of the Nursing Australia podcast dives inside the courtroom and discusses the legal implications for health professionals in Australia and abroad, hosted by Matthew St Ledger Nursing & the law: how to protect yourself (02:15) Special guest Nurse & Lawyer Niki Eastwood joins the show to help navigate the legal landscape in Australian healthcare. Next time on Nursing Australia (28:10) Handy links: Get your APNA Conference Roadshow tic...

The 46th episode of Nursing Australia presents: The latest Nursing Australia News (02:24) Aged care regulator review; monkey pox of national significance; keto diet for mental illness; feral pigs spark encephalitis concerns; and Hep C treatment and testing waning. Inside Ukraine: A nurse without borders (04:40) Hear Kate's Amazing Nurse Story and head beyond our borders and onto Ukraine's front line. Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) The Swab pod...

Bonus Episode: Importance of Looking After Self: a How-To of Self-Care, brought to you by APNA's Transition to Practice Program (TPP). Find out more about the Transition to Practice Program Jenny Hoffman talks in detail about self-care , self identity and self-preservation. Resources mentioned by Jenny: Atomic Habits by James Clear The 7 habits of Highly effective people by Stephen R. Covey Russ Harris - Acceptance and Commitment Theory Acceptance and Commitment Th...

Bonus Episode: Understanding resilience and burnout, brought to you by APNA's Transition to Practice Program (TPP). Find out more about the Transition to Practice Program Mark Aitken from Nurse and Midwife Support talks in detail about burnout and ways workplaces as well as individuals can prevent burnout effectively. Resources mentioned by Mark: Nurse and Midwife Support - 1800 667 877 Resilience - Your health matters! with Kim Foster Burnout and beyond with Ath...

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 ...

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 (0...

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...

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 healt...

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)&...

In this February episode of Nursing Australia hear: The latest Nursing Australia News (03:24) Caps on tele-health consults scrapped; WHO prioritizes primary healthcare; App emerges to detect COVID & influenza; Omicron-specific jabs in the works; and vax exemption falsifier disqualified. Supporting victims of domestic & family violence (05:53) How can healthcare professionals better support those affected by DV? Meet survivor turned advocate Jane Matts. 'Sister...

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? Norm...

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...

Friday Evening - The news, nurses doing amazing things, we announce our daily winner and we say goodbye If you've enjoyed Nursing Australia Week, please let us know - send an email to education@apna.asn.au 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...

Today we hear from John Johnson a Nurse Practitioner and Vaccination and Epidemic Response Advisor from Médecins Sans Frontières. Enter our ‘spill your guts’ competition! Each day enter to win a $500 gift voucher and a signed copy of Georgie Carroll’s book ‘Off the Charts’. Today we want you to tell us: Your CREEPY ghost stories from a clinic, hospital or any kind of nursing workplace To enter, simply click reply to this email or send a text message 0417 366 831 Show note ...

Welcome to FriYAY! It's the last day of Nursing Australia Week and we have another three episodes to finish us off. Let’s get into it! Enter our ‘spill your guts’ competition! Enter to win a $500 gift voucher and a signed copy of Georgie Carroll’s book ‘Off the Charts’. Today we want you to tell us: Your CREEPY ghost stories from a clinic, hospital or any kind of nursing workplace To enter, simply click reply to this email or send a text message 0417 366 831 Show note links for this episode...

It's the end of another day, so your evening episode of Nursing Australia Week is ready for you. Show note links for this episode: RACGP response to The Australian National Audit Office: https://www.racgp.org.au/FSDEDEV/media/documents/RACGP/Reports%20and%20submissions/2021/Submission-to-the-ANAO-audit-of-the-COVID-19-Vaccination-Program.pdf APNA Nursing Jobs page: https://www.apna.asn.au/nursing-jobs Health Professionals Bank: https://www.hpbank.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&ut...

Thursday Lunch - Infection Prevention Helpline: Ensuring your infection management procedures are best practice Today we speak to nurse Sara Drew from the Infection Prevention Helpline. Enter our ‘spill your guts’ competition! Each day enter to win a $500 gift voucher and a signed copy of Georgie Carroll’s book ‘Off the Charts’. Today we want you to tell us: Your favourite medical moment when you WEREN’T at work; your good Samaritan story To enter, simply click reply to this email or se...

It's Thursday, let's have a laugh this morning! Enter our ‘spill your guts’ competition! Enter to win a $500 gift voucher and a signed copy of Georgie Carroll’s book ‘Off the Charts’. Today we want you to tell us: Your favourite medical moment when you WEREN’T at work; your good Samaritan story To enter, simply click reply to this email or send a text message 0417 366 831 Show note links for this episode: Heart Foundation: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/bundles/heart-health-check-...

We hope you've had a good hump day. Your Wednesday evening episode of Nursing Australia Week is ready for you. Show note links for this episode: Acute Anaphylaxis Clinical Care Standard: https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/standards/clinical-care-standards/acute-anaphylaxis-clinical-care-standard Department of Health’s Consultation Hub: https://consultations.health.gov.au/ APNA Nursing Jobs page: https://www.apna.asn.au/nursing-jobs Health Professionals Bank: https://www.hpbank.com.au...

Wednesday Lunch - National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance: The story behind the statistics of the vaccine rollout and what we’re learning. Today we speak to National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance Director Professor Kristine Macartney. Enter our ‘spill your guts’ competition! Each day enter to win a $500 gift voucher and a signed copy of Georgie Carroll’s book ‘Off the Charts’. Today we want you to tell us: What white lie have you told a patient to ...

Happy Wednesday! We have another great morning episode for you. Enter our ‘spill your guts’ competition! Enter to win a $500 gift voucher and a signed copy of Georgie Carroll’s book ‘Off the Charts’. Today we want you to tell us: What white lie have you told a patient to reassure them or calm them down? To enter, simply click reply to this email or send a text message 0417 366 831 Show note links for this episode: 2021 APNA Workforce Survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6608...

We hope you've had a great day and are enjoying Nursing Australia Week. Your Tuesday evening episode of Nursing Australia Week is ready for you. Show note links for this episode: American CDC stillbirth data: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7047e1.htm?s_cid=mm7047e1_w&utm_source=STAT+Newsletters&utm_campaign=ff4a6251a5-MR_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8cab1d7961-ff4a6251a5-153078694 APNA Nursing Jobs page: https://www.apna.asn.au/nursing-jobs Healt...

In your Tuesday lunch education session, we speak to the COVID-19 Evidence Based Guidelines Taskforce Executive Director, Steve McGloughlin. Enter our ‘spill your guts’ competition! Each day enter to win a $500 gift voucher and a signed copy of Georgie Carroll’s book ‘Off the Charts’. Today we want you to tell us: 'The weirdest item you’ve ever removed from a patient' To enter, simply click reply to this email or send a text message 0417 366 831 Show note links for this ep...

Welcome back to day two of Nursing Australia Week, we hope you enjoyed our Monday episodes. Enter our ‘spill your guts’ competition! Enter to win a $500 gift voucher and a signed copy of Georgie Carroll’s book ‘Off the Charts’. Today we want you to tell us: 'The weirdest item you’ve ever removed from a patient' To enter, simply click reply to this email or send a text message 0417 366 831 Show note links for this episode: Heart Foundation: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au...

Monday Evening - The news, nurses doing amazing things and we announce our daily winner. Today we started with a little laugh, at lunch we learnt all about modelling and now it's time to wind wind down and take it all in. Show note links for this episode: COVID home care guidelines: https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/covid-19-resources/other-health-issues/covid-19-home-care-guidelines APNA Nursing Jobs page: https://www.apna.asn.au/nursing-jobs Health Professionals Bank: ht...

In your Monday lunch education session, listen to the Burnet Institute tell is what the latest modelling is telling us about what to expect next. Show note links for this episode: Burnet Institute: https://www.burnet.edu.au/ Doctor Nick Scott: https://www.burnet.edu.au/people/314_nick_scott Transition to Practice Program: https://www.apna.asn.au/education/transitiontopractice Enter our ‘spill your guts’ competition! Each day enter to win a $500 gift voucher and a signed copy of Georgie...

Welcome to Nursing Australia Week - a week of entertainment, education and energy. Each day of Nursing Australia Week, you will receive: A morning wake me up to put a spring in your step and a laugh in your belly. The latest information at lunchtime, giving you everything you need to know from COVID and nursing experts. An easy way to top up your CPD. An uplifting evening wind down, designed to inspire and share the stories of nurses doing amazing things. In this,...

In this milestone episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Matthew St Ledger, we hear: The latest Nursing Australia News (02:39) Australia braces for ICU surge; avatar technology emerges for melanoma; Pfizer for school aged children on the horizon; and Nursing Australia Week is coming. https://www.apna.asn.au/education/nursing-australia-podcast/nursing-australia-week - What is Primary Care Nursing (04:24) Primary health car...

In this special episode of Nursing Australia, Matthew St Ledger discusses voluntary assisted dying (VAD) with very special guest Andrew Denton. Links & Resources: If you support the idea that we should have a full range of compassionate end of life choices, and that we need a better conversation around death, dying and patient-centred care, then please visit Go Gentle Australia Go Gentle Australia https://www.gogentleaustralia.org.au/ For the latest on ...

In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Matthew St Ledger, we hear: The latest Nursing Australia News (01:33) ATAGI continues to ponder boosters; rapid antigen tests green-lighted; heart heath on the back burner; and thousands of extra health practitioners to join surge workforce. LONG COVID (03:52) Professor Gisli Jenkins joined us from London to discuss 'Long COVID' https://bmjopenrespres.bmj.com/content/8/1/e001049 http://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/...

In this special episode of Nursing Australia we hear the latest on COVID across Australia as APNA presents: the Current COVID Landscape webinar featuring: Dr. Ginni Mansberg (@Dr_Ginni); APNA President Karen Booth and RN Sara Drew. Links: Slides from the webinar: https://www.apna.asn.au/files/DAM/1%20Education/COVID%20Webinar%207%20-%20Current%20Covid%20Landscape.pdf Subscribe to The Connect: https://www.apna.asn.au/workflows/subscribe https://www.apna.asn.au/ Click here to get i...

In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Matthew St Ledger, we hear: The latest Nursing Australia News (02:14) Nurses sitting ducks without boosters; self-administration of ivermectin appears to spike; ANMF warn against planned re-opening; and APNA postpones conference roadshow until 2022. https://www.apna.asn.au/education/roadshow Women's Health Week 2021 (04:30) Brenda Jones & Janet Michelmore from the Jean Hailes Foundation are here to chat Women's H...

In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Matthew St Ledger, we hear: The latest Nursing Australia News (01:45)Pharmacists to join the party; Primary care to bolster Pfizer rollout; experts warn Delta could devastate Indigenous communities; and faeces transplants to treat Parkinsons patients. Inside School Nursing (03:54)Lisa Chalmers joins Nursing Australia to discuss the role of a school nurse, the scope, challenges and opportunities in this space. https://www...

In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Suzanne Blackeby, we hear: The latest Nursing Australia News (01:31) Mandatory vaccines for residential Aged Care workers; The Commonwealth revises its national vaccine allocations as COVID reignites; a blood-test to diagnose Alzheimers; and Chris Hemsworth delivers vital equipment to a regional clinic. 2021 Influenza vaccine update (03:58) The last 18 months has seen COVID stifle the conversation and awareness of other c...

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 Sio...

In this episode of Nursing Australia, hosted by Matthew St Ledger, we hear: - The latest Nursing Australia News (01:10) The federal budget to bolster Aged Care & Womens Health; India faces a new threat as it continues to head towards one million COVID deaths; the global nurse shortage impacted by The COVID Effect; and a study links poor mental health to clinical errors. - Nurse Spotlight: The Rollout - Linlin's Story (04:57) We’re introducing the Nurse Spotlight segments in Nursing...

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 webi...