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Natalie Dragon

Queensland

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  • 4 days ago | anmj.org.au | Natalie Dragon

    ECU’s School of Nursing and Midwifery immersive practice ward-based simulation builds on its existing program, which places nursing students in real-world scenarios to assist their transition between academia and practice. “Midwifery students use the space very differently compared with nursing and medical students,” said ECU Course Co-ordinator Melanie Welfare.

  • 1 week ago | anmj.org.au | Natalie Dragon

    Midwives are trusted first responders within their communities who can prepare health systems for any crisis.  For midwives to adequately respond, they must also ensure they are safe and are equipped with the training, tools, and resources they need to save lives and protect rights in the most challenging settings.  Georgina Bosworth, a private practice midwife in Ingham, North Queensland, was impacted by the devastating floods in February, as she had four women due to homebirth that month.

  • 2 weeks ago | anmj.org.au | Natalie Dragon

    The public health community has called on the Coalition to retract its plan, arguing it will see the legalisation of vape sales through retail outlets and dramatically increase access to vapes by young Australians. The policy, just revealed in the Federal Coalition election costings, includes raising $3.6 billion in revenue over the next four years from vape taxation.

  • 2 weeks ago | anmj.org.au | Natalie Dragon

    Now a thriving multidisciplinary clinic, Cygnet Family Practice has a team of over 20 staff, including five GPs, and provides essential healthcare to around 2,000 local residents who might otherwise be left without access to medical services. New nurse-led processes have improved patient care by capturing baseline health data, conducting health checks, and developing care plans for chronic conditions.

  • 2 weeks ago | anmj.org.au | Natalie Dragon

    On International Day of the Midwife (5 May) we recognise the dedication, skill, and compassion of these essential professionals who provide care when it is needed most. As we mark this important day, we extend our gratitude to all midwives for their unwavering commitment to their patients, their communities, and the profession. Their expertise and dedication are the foundation of quality healthcare, and their impact is felt in every corner of society.

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Natalie Dragon
Natalie Dragon @NatalieJDragon
1 Aug 20

“Like passive smoking and unprotected sex, the failure to wear a mask threatens the health,wellbeing and even the lives of others”

Australian Nursing & Midwifery Journal
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Journal @anmjaustralia

"It is not merely disappointing but unconscionable that some people simply refuse to accept their mutual obligations towards their fellow citizens and to play their role in helping to stop the spread of COVID-19." #COVID19aus #nursing https://t.co/4hlRX11nU4

Natalie Dragon
Natalie Dragon @NatalieJDragon
27 Jun 20

Child burn injuries up 40% during school holidays, specialists warn https://t.co/fauj0OabZm

Natalie Dragon
Natalie Dragon @NatalieJDragon
26 Jun 20

Santa more real than dragon and ghosts https://t.co/W2j1dPU8m0