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Mrs Skinner wants to hear from you!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by NU_admin

Jillian Skinner, Minister for Health, will be in Dee Why to talk to the community on Wednesday 29 February. You may have seen ads in your local papers regarding this, but if not, here are the details. Venue: The Gallery, … Continue reading →

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10,000 Reasons to Sign!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by NU_admin

NSW nurses and midwives seek community support for cheaper re-entry courses.  Shortage made worse by $10,000 course cost.  10,000 signatures will force parliamentary debate. Nurses and midwives will be out and about around the State over the next few weeks … Continue reading →

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New Series: Older workers, Technology and Stereotyping (Part 3)

Posted on February 22, 2012 by NU_admin
This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Older Workers, Technology, and Stereotypes

Mandy works for NSW Health and has been a nurse for 30 years, at nearly 50 she loves technology (when it works). She chatted to us about her experiences with the stereotypes towards older nurses.

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ME Bank follows RBA and holds interest rates

Posted on February 21, 2012 by NU_admin

Cost of funding should not be burden of customers alone ME Bank has announced that it will hold its standard variable interest rates following the Reserve Bank’s decision to maintain the official cash rate at 4.25%. Keeping rates stable ensures … Continue reading →

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History repeats in Victoria

Posted on February 20, 2012 by NU_admin

– Editorial by Brett Holmes Victorian nurses are embroiled in a tough dispute, pitted against a well-organised and determined Liberal government, over ratios and pay. This may be an important cautionary tale for nurses in New South Wales. As The … Continue reading →

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