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NurseCentral notifications fixed 03-09-2019

We apologise for an issue that had arisen on NurseCentral where notifications of new content had failed. This would have led to numerous posts not being read and responded to by our members over the past few months. 

This issue has now been rectified and hopefully notifications all run smoothly from now on.

Hospitals in Australia to Provide Doctors, Nurses & Security Personnel with Body Armor 01-01-2019

West Australian hospital patients and visitors have increasingly become more aggressive and even violent. For their safety, the doctors and nurses as well as security personnel will soon be issued body armor.

The Australian Health Department has placed an order for 250 custom body armor vests, claiming the protective armor was needed “to enhance the safety of employees most at risk of being injured by the increase in aggression and violence in hospital settings.” 

Robotic Nurse Assistant (RONA) Current And Future Market Size 01-01-2019

Robotic nurse assistant or robotic nursing also known as ‘Carebots’ is the use of autonomous mobile robots which are  designed and programmed to perform tasks related to assist (but not replace) nurses in hospitals, care facilities or even homes for treatment and medical care of people especially elderly and physically disabled ones. Robot nurses are also used for performing several routine tasks such as collecting blood sugar and pressure levels.

The Dangerous Allure of Breech Birth at Home – and a Problematic New Paper 31-12-2018

At first glance, I thought I’d misunderstood it. I just didn’t expect to see a paper with so much spin about high-risk home birth in a mainstream specialist journal. This one claimed that, in essence, all you need is the right practitioner for breech birth to be safe at home. And it was amplified by the authors on the journal’s blog, too. Why do I think this was dangerous and misleading, and what does the case show about the editorial process of the journal that published and promoted it?

Ipswich nurse's tale of the high seas 03-08-2018

AN IPSWICH nurse navigator has returned from a global aid mission around the world. West Moreton Health Nurse Navigator Gail Rogers took the transition in her stride when she swapped the familiar wards of Ipswich Hospital for a 1000-bed hospital on the high seas during a recent seven-week deployment with the Navy.

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NurseCentral Lanyards

Could you look any better?

Lanyards showing clasp and breakaway

NurseCentral Lanyards come with quality clasp and Safety Breakaway so you can wear them at work

NurseCentral Lanyards have now been released onto the unsuspecting nursing workforce. Available in NurseCentral's theme colours of purple and orange, you will be the envy of all your workmates when you arrive at work sporting the latest must-have accessory.

NurseCentral Lanyards look great and promote your favourite nursing website

Every Nurse and Midwife needs to hang something around their neck - so surely it should look good as well as be functional. What could be better than an official NurseCental lanyard in bright, modern colours to add colour and life to your uniform?

NurseCentral Lanyards come equipped with a sturdy clip to hang your ID Badge, keys, mobile, tamagotchi etc from and they are all fitted with what should be, an industry required safety breakaway.

I was fortunate enough to get two of my dependants to model them for you so you can also imagine how great they will look on you!.

Bradman models the purple lanyard

Bradman thinks the Purple lanyard is cool!

Angel with an orange lanyard

Angel nonchalantly models the Orange Lanyard

How do you get one?

  • Full Fee Paying Gold Key Holders (ie - members who have paid $30 annual membership) will receive one free.
  • Discounted Gold Key Holders may purchase one or more for $5.00 incl GST and Postage.
  • Silver Members may purchase one or more for $7.50 incl GST and Postage
  • Non-Members may purchase one or more for $10.00 incl GST and Postage

 Payment Details are available here . Until we have an on-line shop implemented, please email me (darren [at] nursecentral [dot] com [dot] au) your payment details and order, specifying your preferred colour and we'll get one right out to you.