The discussion paper discusses the critical importance of the first 2000 days of a child’s life in Australia, emphasising the need for integrated early childhood care, investment in maternal and child health services, and culturally responsive practices to improve long-term health and social outcomes. It highlights the critical role of nursing in supporting children’s health…
Planetary health is essential in nursing, emphasising the interconnectedness of human and environmental health through education and advocacy. It is defined as understanding the complex relationships between human activities and climate change. The focus of planetary health is on solutions that minimise human disruptions to Earth’s natural systems. By addressing these challenges, nurses can play…
Many traditional practices relating to wounds have been found not to be based on robust scientific evidence. Despite that, “old school” practices still occur in the clinical setting. Every nurse needs to be able to question and challenge wound care practices that are no longer supported by the latest evidence, but to do so, practitioners…
The Australian College of Nursing is marking Wound Awareness Week by calling on the Federal Government to consider how advancing nurse-led models of care could dramatically improve access to holistic wound care in Australia. Wound Awareness Week, led by Wounds Australia, is an opportunity to raise awareness of chronic wounds, which cost the economy billions…