In the past few years, there has been a much-needed push for nurses to be aware of and undertake self-care. However, the vast majority of this focuses on the before and after work periods. Whilst the importance of self-care has been acknowledged, it remains a low priority during a nursing shift. How many lunches have […]
Researching and discussing moral courage has become a strong focus of my nursing career. I have previously written about my personal experiences which have motivated me to take this path, as well as how I believe moral courage can help drive culture change. Over the next few months, I will be posting a series of […]
Trying to change the culture of a workplace is one of the most difficult undertakings any leader will face. For our frontline nurses, this task can seem beyond them and so, unfortunately, some negative cultures will remain unchallenged. Cultures where nurses ‘eat their young’, bullying is rife, poor practice is silently condoned and the focus […]
Caring for an obese patient can be challenging. I do not mean this is a negative way. However, it is important to acknowledge there are aspects of care which are more difficult. Depending on their reason for admission and level of independence, they may require care that is physically demanding for the nurse or specialised […]
Our Australian population is aging. According to the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare (2017), the number of people aged 65 and over has more than tripled over the last fifty years, and it has been estimated that by 2064, there will be 9.6 million people aged 65 and over and 1.9 million people aged […]
