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New Series: Older workers, Technology and Stereotyping (Part 2)

Posted on February 3, 2012 by NU_admin
This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Older Workers, Technology, and Stereotypes

Jacquie works as an educator at a NSW Hospital and chatted to us about mature workers, technology and stereotyping issues she has noticed in the public and private sector. What is the general feeling toward older mature nurses/midwives in your … Continue reading →

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US spends more on health than French on ‘everything’

Posted on February 2, 2012 by NU_admin

Former White House health policy adviser Zeke Emanuel has hit on a staggering comparison to illustrate the inefficiencies of the predominantly privatised American healthcare system compared with the publicly funded European health care systems.

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Aged Care in Crisis

Posted on January 31, 2012 by NU_admin

Nurses and assistants in nursing working in aged care and public health in the Federal electorate of New England have joined together to seek Tony Windsor’s support. By supporting aged care in Budget 2012, Tony Windsor can make a real … Continue reading →

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It’s a Great Time to get into Nursing!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by NU_admin

Nurses in NSW have fought hard for desperately needed nurse-to-patient ratios, which have now been delivered via set nursing hours per patient day. New funding is available for 1,400 more nurses and midwives to join NSW public health over the … Continue reading →

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Building Union Solidarity for Quality Health Care : Nurses Migrating to Australia

Posted on January 24, 2012 by NU_admin

The continuing global shortage of more than 4 million health care workers is symptomatic of the crisis in health care as essential public health services are reduced, with both health care workers and users suffering its severe consequences.

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