Australian Nursing & Midwifery Journal (ANMJ)

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

The global nursing and midwifery community is mourning the loss of colleagues along with innocent civilians; their deaths are not only a personal tragedy but an affront to our shared values. In line with our commitment to social justice and human rights, the ANMF stands firmly in its commitment to peace, health equity, and the protection of healthcare workers everywhere. With the ongoing violence in the region, some of your colleagues may be directly or indirectly impacted.

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

Following video messages played from nurses in areas of conflict, the 7,000+ nurses from 130 countries attending the ICN 2025 Congress in Helsinki stood together united for peace. In the last plenary session, ICN Chief Executive Officer Howard Catton re-emphasised the importance of partnerships and collaboration to help support nurses in conflict zones and natural and human-made disasters.

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

The new comprehensive Definition of Nursing and the Nurse, is grounded in disciplinary knowledge, ethical standards, and human connection affirming nursing as a science-based, people-centred, and socially just profession. The definitions were unanimously approved at the ICN Council of National Nursing Association Representatives held at the recent ICN 2025 Congress in Helsinki where 7,000 nurses attended from more than 130 countries, including Australia.

2 weeks ago | anmj.org.au | Robert Fedele

1    What inspired you to pursue a career in nursing? I was inspired by the nurses I met before starting my own journey – they completely starstruck me. I saw how caring, smart, and compassionate they were, and I just knew I wanted to be like them. They made such a difference in people’s lives, and I felt drawn to that. I couldn’t imagine myself doing anything differently now. 2    How does your first year as a grad compare to what you expected? It’s been so much fun! It’s honestly flown by.

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

A free student webinar about how the CPP (VET) works, eligibility criteria and a live walk though of how to apply will be held on 17 June at 2pm. The new CPP payment will provide some relief to over 5,000 VET students, many already studying under the Albanese Government’s Free TAFE program, said Minister for Skills and Training, Andrew Giles at Bendigo TAFE on Monday, where he met with students undertaking a Diploma of Nursing.