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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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Nurse Uncut Christmas Contest winner “thrilled”

Posted on February 1, 2012 by NU_admin

Our Nurse Uncut Christmas Contest winner Florey is loving the iPad she won! Florey completed her Bachelor of Nursing in the Philippines, graduated in 1995, and has been nursing ever since. She worked in the Middle East for three years … 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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New Series: Older workers, Technology and Stereotyping

Posted on January 19, 2012 by NU_admin

Perceived long-held stereotypes such as frailty, inflexibility and a fear of technology are pushing older workers towards premature retirement, research shows. In this blog we asked what you thought about stereotypes of older workers in the nursing profession and how they … Continue reading →

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