Month: June 2018

Ms Therese Forbes1,2, Dr Yoni Luxford2, Dr Annmaree Wilson1,2 1Cranaplus, Broome, WA 2University of New England, Armidale, NSW   Workplace ostracism, incivility and bullying have been increasing in incidence and concern in Australian health workplaces despite concerted efforts to address it on a range of organizational levels and...
  • June 6, 2018
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Mr James Macdonald1, Mr Connor Smith1, Mr Simon Wilkinson1, Mr Jason Park1, Ms Pegah Shafieekhazaneh1, Dr Felicity Croker1, Dr Karen Carlisle2 1James Cook University – The College of Medicine and Dentistry (Cairns), Smithfield, Cairns, QLD 2Australian Institute of Tropical Health & Medicine (James Cook University – Townsville), Douglas, Townsville, QLD   The purpose...
  • June 6, 2018
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Ms Diana Mosca1 1Rheumatic Heart Disease Australia, Darwin, NT, Australia   This presentation will highlight some local health promotion activities that are contributing to the global goal of eliminating rheumatic heart disease (RHD). An estimated 32 million people live with RHD. Each...
  • June 6, 2018
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Ms Michelle Dowden1, Ms Meg Scolyer1, Ms Irene OMeara1, Ms Hannah Woerle1 1One Disease, Darwin, NT, Australia   Introduction: Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory, Australia, have some of the highest reported rates of scabies in the world. Secondary skin infections associated with scabies can lead to...
  • June 6, 2018
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Greta Webb1, David Schultz2,3 1Aspen Medical 2Rural LAP 3Healthcare Australia   Introduction • There is a significant worldwide challenge in recruiting and retaining skilled nurses. This is especially true for rural and remote health services, which continue to experience significant,...
  • June 6, 2018
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Carolyn Reimann1, Miss Ashley Brown1 1National Rural Health Student Network   The NRHSN recognises the importance of well-supported and positive rural placement experiences to attracting and supporting a future rural and remote health workforce. Rural and remote placements offer the...
  • June 6, 2018
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Carolyn Reimann1, Miss Ashley Brown1 1National Rural Health Student Network   The NRHSN’s Rural High School Visit (RHSV) program has been developed to encourage students in rural areas to study a health discipline at a tertiary level. Research has shown...
  • June 6, 2018
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Jessie Stone1, Miss Amy Wenham1 National Rural Health Student Network   What are some of the barriers faced during nursing school? As a junior nurse what are some of the questions you are finding yourself asking? Where do you go...
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Greta Webb1, David Schultz2,3 1Aspen Medical 2Rural Locum Assistance Program (Rural LAP) 3Health Care Australia   Introduction A relief nurse gets off a small plane on an island they have never been to before and walks to the clinic. The...
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Andrew Hughes1 1Queensland Government, QLD   Introduction The Nursing and Midwifery Exchange Program is an innovative workforce program. NMEP inspires candidates to try different areas and arms aspiring leaders with the skills required to lead. NMEP journeys our workforce to...
  • June 5, 2018
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