Have you been considering a career as an enrolled nurse? It can be an incredible journey, full of reward and opportunity. But like all industries, there are unique challenges in the profession as well. Do you have these common nursing skills and traits? Do you have the personality type to be a successful nurse? While […]
When it comes to choosing your study pathway, it can be quite daunting knowing which direction you would like to follow. For many people, a job where they can make a difference to other people’s lives can be a huge deciding factor. Nursing is known as a caring profession where you’re supporting those around you […]
Nursing is known to be a more stressful profession than others, as professionals need to juggle multiple patients with varying needs. Throughout this, they also need to make important decisions under pressure and strict time restraints. Learning to balance life and work effectively is the ultimate strategy to success in the field, and in being […]
Working in an aged care facility is a job, unlike any other. Not only do staff members have to look after and care for older adults, but they also have to balance the usual tasks required in the profession – and in a unique environment. So, what are the common traits needed for those working […]
Enrolled nurses are the beating heart of the health system. They work incredibly long hours and deal with people at their worst, all in a bid to help improve their health and happiness. There are plenty of rewards for working in this field, but there are also several things you should prepare yourself for, including: […]
It is widely known what a nurse does, but do you know the difference between their function and practitioners? While both share similar titles, a practitioner provides a more clinical level of services and are professional leaders in the health industry. Typically, they are the highest level of nurses in Australia and have a range […]
Who is going to be there to nurse the nurses? Everyone knows that these health care professionals work extremely hard. There are long hours in store, late shifts and stressful environments to work in. That creates a culture of survival where nurses pride themselves on how hard they can push themselves. And as a country, […]
Becoming a personal care worker in Australia is an engaging and rewarding experience. In Victoria, the route to becoming a professional in this field first involves attaining a Certificate III in Individual Support. This certificate meets the minimum education requirements for this profession and will teach you how to care for an older person’s needs […]
Working in healthcare can be rewarding and stressful in equal measure. It’s not uncommon for nurses to be put in challenging situations. Making life and death decisions, dealing with the trauma of serious accidents and injuries, consoling grieving relatives, and managing aggressive patients are just some of the pressures of the job. These kinds of […]
Successful nurses must be able to master the theory and practice of the profession. As well as needing to know the names of millions of acronyms, medications and organs, they also need to have the critical thinking, communication, and team work skills to be able to deal with life and death situations. This type of […]