October is Mental Health Month, a time where words like “wellness,” “wellbeing” and “self-care” become hot topics in workplaces and on social media. But how often have you stopped to consider what these practices actually are, and more importantly, how they can help you?
The McGrath Foundation estimates that approximately 57 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia every day in 2022, with 20 640 having already been diagnosed so far. Although there have been significant advancements in research and treatment in recent years, raising awareness of the impacts of this disease for those diagnosed and their loved ones still remains important.
Women’s Health Week is well underway in Australia, with face-to-face and online events running nationwide to empower women to focus on their health and well-being. Now in its tenth year, this initiative encourages women to make some extra time for their health and consider how they adapt their current lifestyle to better support their physical, emotional and social needs.
It’s no secret that nursing is a more intense career than most. With long shifts that often involve working while everyone else sleeps, it can often feel like you’re missing out on having a vibrant and fulfilling social life. Whether you’re juggling practical placement with nursing school or picking up extra shifts due to shortages in your workplace, it’s understandable that many nurses feel their social life is lacking.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a nation-wide initiative to raise awareness of risks and treatment options available to men in Australia. Although there were an estimated 18 110 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed in 2021, making up 23% of all male cancer cases diagnosed last year, the disease is often not discussed as much as other cancers.
Studying to be a nurse can be both an exciting and challenging time. You’re gaining knowledge and practical experience while juggling a range of different commitments and trying to stay ahead of the curve so you can snatch up the best possible job come graduation. It’s a lot to manage, and it’s no wonder many ENs (enrolled nurses) and AINs (assistants in nursing) feel a lot of pressure maintaining this balancing act.
An agency nurse at Healthcare HQ is required to work at multiple facilities in the Sydney metro region to best support our clients and their patients. And whether you’re an AIN about to walk into your very first nursing shift, or an RN with years of agency nursing experience, your first day at a new facility is always a little daunting.
Angela was recently interviewed and featured in an article for Yahoo Business. Angela Thwaites runs a boutique nursing recruitment firm in Sydney. Even at the
Angela Thwaites runs a boutique nursing recruitment firm in Sydney. Even at the best of times, she might find herself one or two nurses shy of being
written by: Melanie Wong This is the question that all our clients want to know. How exactly does HHQ attract such high-quality RNs? And how
