Guides: Nursing: The Nursing Profession & Australia's Health System

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Australia's Health: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2024) Falls are a significant cause of potential harm in health care, and are a national safety and quality priority.
The Australian Health System (2019) Medicare – the foundation of our health system Private health insurance Primary health networks Government responsibilities Health system challenges Cost of health care in Australia
About Medicare - Australian Government - Department of Health and Aged Care.
National Preventative Health Strategy 2021-2030 (2021) The Australian Government has developed the National Preventive Health Strategy, which will outline the overarching, long-term approach to prevention in Australia over the next 10 years.

History Timeline (1949- Present): Australian College of Nursing August 2023 The unveiling of the sculpture of the sole survivor of the Bangka Island massacre, Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel, marks a historic first: the inaugural sculpture dedicated to an individual nurse and woman within the grounds of the Australian War Memorial. February 2024 The first Bullwinkel Scholarships are awarded at Duntroon House in honour of Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel and the 21 nurses who tragically lost their lives during the 1942 Bangka Island massacre.
Our History: Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation
The Evolution of Nursing Education: HCP Healthcare Pros (2024) The term nurse was linked to the monks and nuns of catholic churches which is why nurses are still referred to as sisters in Australia. Influenced by British traditions and North America’s development, Australia started conceptualizing the Nursing Profession.
The History of Nursing: Healthcare Australia (2022) Fun fact: the word ‘nurse’ actually came from the Latin word ‘nutrix’ which means to nourish. A nurse was described to be someone who nourished, fostered, and protects patients and citizens.

Nursing in Australia: Contemporary professional and practice insights (2021) This comprehensive yet accessible textbook provides expert guidance for student and commencing nurses on the contexts for their practice.
Transitions in Nursing (2020) Offering a range of strategies and a practical approach, Transitions in Nursing is a valuable resource that challenges and motivates students, educators and administrators throughout key stages of the transition to professional nursing practice.
Understanding the Australian Health Care System (2020) Understanding the Australian Health Care System 4e is the essential guide to the complexities of health care in Australia.