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 - September 2010
Florence Nightingale's legacy lives on. more » 
Nursing Online - August 2010
AJAN update The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing continues to provide an excellent vehicle for nurses to publish original research and scholarly papers about all areas of nursing. more » 
Nursing Online - July 2010
Big, bad tobacco. more » 
Nursing Online - May 2010
Battle continues over health reforms. more » 
Nursing Online - April 2010
After promising much during the 2007 election campaign and a prolonged period of consultation and deliberation by the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission, the Rudd Government made the first in a series of announcements of plans that, if implemented, will transform health care in this country. more » 
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. more » 
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. more » 
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. more » 
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. more » 
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. more » 
Nursing Online - August 2009
As the health reform debate heats up in Australia it is interesting to consider the situation in the United States. more » 
July 2009 - New Nursing Research
Here's a snapshot of the latest research on nursing from the Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing. more » 
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. more » 
April 2009 - A fairer and more effective health system
The release of the National Health and Hospitals Commission Report has stimulated discussion and further reports on health reform. more » 
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