Since historic times, first aid has been an important component of medical care. Nurses are often the first to deal with patients who are in need of immediate care, and it is vital for them to be updated with knowledge of emergency care practices. Essentially, first aid is the initial assistance given to a victim of injury …
If there is any stage in a person’s life that needs the support of a teacher or mentor more than anything else, that stage is the early childhood or early years of life. These years are the pre-school years when a child is unable to speak properly or express his or her feelings clearly. This …
With the aged-care numbers in Australia on the rise, today close to 200,000 elderly Australians are residents of aged care homes. At least 80 percent of them require high care, because they have dementia, chronic pain, incontinence, sleep disorders or depression, or a combination of these disorders. Managing these conditions requires the experience and expertise …
It is well known that when patients are treated with empathy and kindness, their recovery rates are higher and they have better outcomes. Patients who receive compassionate care are emotionally better equipped to heal faster. What is empathy? Empathy is the ability to see things from the viewpoint of the other person. It should not …
For the fifteenth consecutive year, the Gallup poll has ranked nursing as the most trusted profession, and nurses as the professionals who uphold the highest ethical standards out of a wide range of professions, including doctors, police personnel and teachers. This poll reflects the trust that the public hold in nurses; and truly, whether by …
The early years in a child’s life are crucial to their overall physical and mental development. Even babies perceive everything they see, touch, hear, and feel. They are able to interpret things differently just like adults based on their circumstances. A child’s very first learning experience is the bond he or she develops with their …
Disability care workers are people who provide support and assistance to the physically and intellectually disabled individuals. At times the workers have to perform their duties inside a group home or a respite center where around 6 to 7 disabled people are accommodated. There are many positions available for those who would like to apply …
Working in childcare is something many people want to adopt as a full-time profession. But usually, they are unsure of what path to take especially when it comes to early education and childcare education in Australia. The students are required to complete their Diploma in which practical knowledge and workplace experiences are usually practised. There …
The healthcare industry is always in need of fresh graduates as well as young enthusiasts who are ready to offer their services for a good cause. Year 12 students who wish to become future health professionals can take many short courses to prepare themselves for this challenging job. These courses are designed for medicine and …
There is a well-defined scope of practice for each category of nurses in Australia. The role of enrolled nurses has been observed to be expanding in many healthcare facilities and practice settings. One of the most important roles is now being given only to enrolled nurses and that is medication administration. Since this is one …
Care erosion refers to a decline in the level of care given to patients in healthcare facilities. It has become a major public health issue all around the globe. There is a need to address this issue by finding the reasons behind it and taking steps to eradicate or minimize those causes. More registered nurses …
Nurses are the primary caregivers when it comes to healthcare settings including hospitals. It is therefore mandatory to define the role of nurses working at different tiers as well as clarify their scope of practice. Nursing is an ever-evolving field no matter which part of the world you live in. Nurses have to embrace changes …
Blended learning has become very common nowadays; thanks to the internet and easy accessibility of learning resources available in the digital form. It involves a mixture of both traditional style of teaching and the modern digital media in which it is not necessary for the teacher and the student to be in the same room …
Drug or medication calculation is a skill all nurses and practitioners should practice and master. However, it’s not an easy task and many nurses are unsure whether they can accurately do all the mathematics involved. It is therefore essential for registered nurses as well as midwives and practitioners in general to master this skill. Here …
The demand for aged care services is on the rise in Australia, and correspondingly the demand for aged care health professionals is increasing as well. The Department of Health and Ageing in 2010 predicted that the aged care workforce will need to almost triple before 2050. Keeping this in mind, Juniper, one of Western Australia’s …
Thank you for the recruitment team from the”Health Southern NSW | Local Health District Group” who came for the second time to our Heidelberg campus, to conduct students’ interviews to recruit future nurses in NSW.
Each country has its own regulatory regime applicable to healthcare. Whilst experienced Nurses may be experts in their home country, differences between healthcare systems often necessitate programs of study to facilitate transition. In Australia, these are mandatory for Nurses from some countries. The Initial Registration for Overseas Registered Nurses (IRON) is a bridging program, also …
Early childhood education is a career field that is becoming increasingly popular, especially among those who enjoy young children and have a desire to help to shape their learning. This growing field has opened up many different job opportunities; you can work with children right from birth to grade 3 or so, which is 8 …
With unprecedented growth expected in the healthcare industry across the nation, there is a growing deficit of nurses who are skilled and competent.
Two Institute of Health and Management employees, Sue Bidesi (Academic Manager,School of Communication and Languages) and David Webb (Research and Learning Support Information Officer) attended last week’s #English #Australia conference in Hobart, Tasmania. English Australia is a peak body for quality ELICOS and ESOL course providers and the conference was a gathering of great English …
