Author Archives: McCall

One2Four – how involved are you?

Posted on January 19, 2011 by McCall

The One2Four campaign has been running for awhile now. Hospitals and public sector nurses are involved in various ways.

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Busy, busy – the holiday season and how it affects nursing workloads.

Posted on January 17, 2011 by McCall

The Silly Season usually means hospitals (especially emergency departments) are run off their feet, due to the holiday road toll, and alcohol induced injuries and accidents. Our small coastal rural hospital is always a magnet for tourists, backpackers and family … Continue reading →

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Nursing uniforms – for, against or sitting on the fence?

Posted on October 27, 2010 by McCall

While I understand the practicalities of wearing a uniform for clinical work – don’t need to decide what to wear, work clothes quarantined for just work, recognition of staff  – I can’t stand the underlying subtext of oppression still attached … Continue reading →

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NURSING TIPS: both personal and professional to assist in our everyday lives.

Posted on October 22, 2010 by McCall

My personal and professional lives are inextricably linked and my maxims to assist & support me are – 1. Regular meditation – I find morning meditation centres me for the day and reinforces my aspirations to practice compassion at work and … Continue reading →

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