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Nursing Australia

Nursing Australia

By: APNA - The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association
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A news and education podcast for Australian Nurses, working together towards a healthier Australia. Proudly presented by APNA, the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association.© 2025 The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Management Management & Leadership Physical Illness & Disease
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  • Ep. 88 Stigma, Science & The Stage is Set for Nurses
    Jul 7 2025

    Nursing Australia's Stigma, Science & The Stage is Set for Nurses presents:

    The latest Nursing Australia News (04:00) Paid placements, Tasmania strikes, and TikTok popularises dangerous practice.


    Segment 1: The Vital Role of Nurses in Ending HIV Transmission (07:10) We shine a spotlight on HIV in Australia—where we stand, what’s changing, and the frontline interventions making a difference. Hear directly from the team at ASHM Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine as they break down the latest in treatment, testing, and tackling stigma. Check out the Decision Making in PrEP Tool for Health Professionals.


    Segment 2: Sneak Peak: The Festival of Nursing 2025 with APNA Founder Sam Moses (23:45) & APNA CEO Ken Griffin (36:50) Don’t miss your exclusive sneak peek into the nursing event of the year—The Festival of Nursing! Whether you're clinical, community, or just keen for a killer CPD lineup and a catch-up, this is the date to save. Let’s go.


    Handy Links:

    ASHM Upcoming Seminar: Strengthening STI and BBV Prevention through Primary Nursing Practice

    Rego: https://apna-asn-au.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A7vO5GbQQu6848lm8d28Qg

    Events Calendar: https://www.apna.asn.au/event/sti-and-bbv-prevention-through-practice

    Festival of Nursing

    The LIFE Program

    FLORENCE App by APNA

    Subscribe to The Connect (our weekly newsletter)


    Decision Making in PrEP Tool

    Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything

    Hosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander
    Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger

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    46 mins
  • Ep. 87 The June Edition
    Jun 8 2025

    The June Edition of Nursing Australia presents:

    The latest Nursing Australia News (03:25) RN Prescribing Approved, Rural Nurse Bonuses, and AI Triage Sparks Debate.

    Segment 1: Eating Disorders (05:15) A clinical deep-dive with Inside Out Australia exploring the latest evidence, diagnostic challenges, and treatment innovations in eating disorders—designed to support health professionals in delivering best-practice care.

    Segment 2: Huntingtons Disease (10:25) A powerful conversation with advocate Kathy Langley on the realities of Huntington’s disease—raw insights, genetic heartbreak, and what every health professional needs to know to truly support these families.

    Segment 3: Get Walking (20:10) It can be hard to keep our bodies well and strong through exercise, especially through the colder months when the sun gets up late and getting out of bed feels so hard! In fact, recent data indicates that only 22% of Australians are meeting recommended physical activity guidelines. Could this be you? Elizabeth Calleja from the Heart Foundation is here to help. She explains all the benefits exercise has that we might have even forgotten about as well as effective ways in which we can really reach our patients.

    Handy Links:

    Heart Foundation Walking

    FLORENCE App by APNA

    Subscribe to The Connect (our weekly newsletter)

    Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything

    Hosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander
    Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger

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    38 mins
  • Ep. 86 FLORENCE
    May 5 2025

    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: (18:20) Expanding your Scope of Practice

    Ready for rural nursing? Nurse Jess shares her takeaways from a 5-day course that helps you broaden your scope and thrive in remote roles!

    Handy Links:

    FLORENCE App by APNA


    Festival of Nursing - grab your tickets NOW

    Subscribe to The Connect (our weekly newsletter)

    Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything

    Hosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander
    Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger

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    32 mins

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