Common Misconceptions About New Nurses
Written by Natalie Sarmiento Entering the nursing profession can be both exciting and daunting at the same time. With a field that is in high demand for Australians – and one that has a higher intake than most other professions – it is often difficult to avoid the opinions and misconceptions of the public regarding […]
The Coronavirus: What you need to know
The coronavirus, or COVID-19, has certainly been a topic of conversation and concern ever since news of the outbreak was first reported on 31 December 2019, in Wuhan, China. The coronavirus first appeared to be pneumonia in a group of individuals who had been to a seafood market in Wuhan. Since then, the virus has […]
Hyperglycemia vs Hypogylcemia: a crash course
According to Diabetes Australia, 280 Australians develop diabetes each and every day. That’s the equivalent of one person every five minutes! Nurses are exposed to this fact every day of their working lives and understand the importance of educating patients and promoting self care management. Diabetes is a complex yet manageable condition. However, the key to […]
Postural Hypotension
What is Postural Hypotension (also known as Orthostatic Hypotension)? According to Augn et al.(2012), Postural Hypotension (otherwise known as Orthostatic Hypotension) is defined as a reduction in systolic blood pressure of at least 20 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure of at least 10 mmHg within 3 minutes of standing from a lying position. It is […]
Trigeminal Neuralgia
What Is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia a disorder of the fifth cranial (trigeminal) nerve that causes episodes of intense, stabbing, electric shock-like pain in the areas of the face where the branches of the nerve are distributed – lips, eyes, nose, scalp, forehead, upper jaw, and lower jaw. Classic symptoms of Trigeminal Neuralgia include: Pain […]
