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 One Shot, Long Life!One shot, Long Life! is a podcast focused on The Global Health Advocacy Incubator's...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyHosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger
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BONUS: Working with Medicinal Cannabis - full interview with Matt from WA 😎
Last episode Leith spoke with Matt about his experience working at a Medical Cannabis Facility in WA. Matt is also a medicinal cannabis user himself and is studying counselling. As promised, here is the extended interview. Enjoy, and see you next week for our May episode! Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything One Shot, Long Life!One shot, Long Life! is a podcast focused on The Global Health Advocacy Incubator's...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyHosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger
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Ep. 84 CANNABIS
We’re diving into medicinal cannabis—how it works, who it helps, and the role nurses are playing. Serving 3 perspectives, featuring expert insights, patient stories, and behind-the-scenes at a cannabis facility, this episode unpacks a fast-evolving area of healthcare.  The Episode of Nursing Australia presents:  The latest Nursing Australia News (03:36) Major psych clinic shutdown, global health security risk and public health ciggy raids. Perspective 1: (05:27) The Nurse: Debbie  Perspective 2: (22:08) The Patient & Farmer: Matt Perspective 3: (38:04) The Doctor: Dr. Jim Handy Links: HeyDay Medical (Dr. Jim's Clinic) The Australian Cannabis Nurses Association (ACNA)  TGA Guidance for the use of medicinal cannabis in Australia: OverviewFLORENCE 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 One Shot, Long Life!One shot, Long Life! is a podcast focused on The Global Health Advocacy Incubator's...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyHosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger
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Ep. 83 The Slammer 🚔💉
In this episode of Nursing Australia - The Slammer: The latest Nursing Australia News (04:26) Ozempic for alcoholism, nursing assistant $100,000 fraud, and foreign nurse fast-track. Seg 1 Kellie & Di - Prison Nurses (07:38)  Behind bars, beyond duty—meet Kellie & Di, two Aussie prison nurses making a difference. 🚔💉 #HealthcareBehindBarsSeg 2: Step behind the bars - meet Blake (17:45) Step inside the world of prison healthcare with Blake as we uncover the realities of treating patients behind bars. 🚔💉 #HealthcareBehindBarsSubmit your Abstract for The Festival of Nursing 2025: Keeping People Well and Out of Hospital   The Festival of Nursing 2025 - coming to Brisbane this July  Subscribe to The Connect (our weekly newsletter) Submit your Abstract for The Festival of Nursing 2025: Keeping People Well and Out of Hospital   Click here to get in touch with Nursing AustraliaClick here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything One Shot, Long Life!One shot, Long Life! is a podcast focused on The Global Health Advocacy Incubator's...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyHosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger
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Ep. 82 Overprescribed & The Dementia Dilemma 💊💊💊
In this episode of the Nursing Australia podcast: MAJOR gaps in dementia training among health professionals, as well as lack of general knowledge among the general population; PLUS: Did you know 1 in 4 Australians over 65 are prescribed antidepressants (compared with 1 in 7 from the average Australia population); and of course, the latest healthcare news. The latest Nursing Australia News (02:05): Broken heart patches, bacterial pricks, and Ebola claims a nurses' life. The Dementia Dilemma (03:45): Globally, dementia is on the rise and yet there are still so many misconceptions about this disease. Kristie Tiernan, works for Dementia Training Australia (DTA). She has personally experienced the impact of dementia after her grandfather was diagnosed & she is passionate about addressing the gaps in training and education when it comes to dementia & types of dementia. Overprescribed (13:50): Latest data from the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare shows people over 65 are disproportionally prescribed anti-depressants...Why is this happening, what harm could this be causing, and how can we break this cycle? Matt catches up with Dr Kate Annear to discuss. Dr Kate Annear, Medical Advisor for Quality use of Medicines Alliance Want to learn more (boost your CPD)?Antidepressants decision aidDeprescribing planNavigating the grey – a holistic approach to mental health in later life – Free webinar 1 hour CPD More handy Links: Submit your Abstract for The Festival of Nursing 2025: Keeping People Well and Out of Hospital  Discover more: Dementia Training Australia  Primary Health Care Nurses Day 2025 - Get Involved!  Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything One Shot, Long Life!One shot, Long Life! is a podcast focused on The Global Health Advocacy Incubator's...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyHosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger
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