A decision to cut nursing staff hours at Gilgandra Multi Purpose Service (MPS) has prompted local members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) to take to the streets to raise awareness of the risks to patient safety. Gilgandra Branch members of the NSWNMA fear patient safety has been compromised since Western NSW Local […]
Members from Kempsey District Hospital Branch of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) will rally outside the local hospital tomorrow (Thursday, 4 December) as part of a campaign calling for improved nurse-to-patient ratios in Peer Group C hospitals across the state. General Secretary of the NSWNMA, Brett Holmes, said ongoing speculation that the NSW […]
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has stepped up its campaign for improved nurse-to-patient ratios, particularly in emergency departments. Members of St George Hospital Branch of the NSWNMA are calling on the NSW Government to extend nurse-to-patient ratios of one nurse to three patients (1:3) into the local emergency department. Only selected wards in […]
Local nurses have raised concerns over impacts on patient safety following attempts by Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) to reduce nursing staff hours at Nimbin Multi Purpose Service (MPS) from next Monday, 8 December 2014. Members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) fear patient safety will be compromised if the NNSWLHD introduces […]
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has stepped up its campaign for improved nurse-to-patient ratios, particularly in emergency departments. Members of the NSWNMA Blacktown Hospital Branch have called on the NSW Government to extend nurse-to-patient ratios of one nurse to three patients (1:3) into the local emergency department. Only selected wards in metropolitan public […]
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) is stepping up its campaign for improved nurse-to-patient ratios, particularly in emergency departments. Members of the NSWNMA Gosford Hospital Branch are calling on the NSW Government to extend nurse-to-patient ratios of one nurse to three patients (1:3) into the local emergency department. Only selected wards in metropolitan public […]
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has publicly criticised the NSW Coalition Government over today’s decision to appoint private sector operator, Healthscope Limited, to build and run Sydney’s new Northern Beaches Hospital. For more than 12 months, the NSWNMA has been lobbying on behalf of more than 59,000 nurses and midwives statewide to highlight […]
Members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) targeted St Leonards railway station during peak hour this morning (Tuesday, 28 October), to discuss their campaign with local commuters for improved nurse-to-patient ratios within emergency departments. NSWNMA members from the Royal North Shore Hospital branch were keen to raise awareness of their call for nurse-to-patient […]
One of America’s most influential healthcare professionals, renowned researcher Professor Linda Aiken, will visit Brisbane in December. The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing professor will be guest speakers at a QNU symposium titled Keeping Patients Safe. There will also be a host of other speakers on the day. So lock in the date – 3 December […]
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