Nursing Online
In 2008, The Lamp magazine commenced a monthly review of original research and scholarly papers about nursing.
On this page you will find reviews and information on papers that are being profiled.
Nursing Online - March 2010
There is no better example of health inequity in Australia than the 17-year gap in life expectancy between white and black Australians. Equity is one of the key principles that is supposed to underpin our health system but we have a long way to go before our health system lives up to this goal.
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Nursing Online - February 2010
The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing aims to provide a vehicle for nurses to publish original research and scholarly papers about all areas of nursing. The latest edition of AJAN is available free online at www.ajan.com.au.
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Nursing Online - December/January 2009
The Northern Territory Emergency Response Intervention (the Intervention) was initiated in the dying days of the Howard Government in response to the findings of the Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse.
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Nursing Online - November 2009
The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing continues to provide an excellent forum for new and original research and analysis for Australian and international nurse researchers. Below is a selection from the latest edition.
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Nursing Online - October 2009
National Preventative Health Strategy launched.
The Minister for Health and Ageing, the Hon Nicola Roxon, launched the National Preventative Health Strategy on 1 September.
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June 2009 - Four New Online Resources
The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing continues to provide a valuable forum for original research and scholarship. The latest edition of AJAN is available at www.ajan.com.au.
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February 2009 - Reflections on nursing
The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing continues to provide a valuable forum for original nursing research and scholarship. The latest edition of AJAN is available online at
www.ajan.com.au.
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December 2008 - Reforming Health Care
On 25 February 2008, the Prime Minister and the Minister for Health and Ageing announced the establishment of the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission. The Commission has been established to develop a long-term health reform plan for a modern Australia. This month Nursing Online features four key contributions to the current discourse.
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October 2008 - Nursing In An Age Of Obesity
The obesity epidemic will have significant implications for the nursing and midwifery professions. The number of obese patients requiring nursing and midwifery care will have a significant impact on our practice.
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September 2008 - Brave New World Of Mental Health
In the past decade there has been a significant growth in the literature and evidence based practice development, which suggests mental health services can be delivered safely without reliance on seclusion and restraint.
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