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: (1…

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 …

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:…

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 …

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 healthca…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 Austra…

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 b…

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 o…

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. Th…

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 …

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 (05:1…

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, …

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 Hepati…

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 Nurs…

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 …

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 …

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 cont…

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 P…

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 D…

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 c…

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? Wh…

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 (04:5…

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: …

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. Host…

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. …

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…

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 indi…

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? Nursi…

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 confide…

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 Healt…

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. Chris…

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; Magi…

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 inquir…

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 …

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 A…

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 S…

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 h…

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 …

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: N…

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 Ukrai…

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 …

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…

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…

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 becom…

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 c…

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 S…