“More needs to be done and it needs to be done fast.” – Ending Violence In...
A nurse in aged care tells a story that is unfortunately more and more common. The NSWNMA Report into Elder Abuse in Residential Aged Care found 90% of staff have been subject to some form of...
View Article“This is the type of work you have signed up for so get over it.”
It is bad enough that nurses experience abuse and violence at work, but it is entirely shameful when management disregard concerns and treat it as ‘business as usual’. Ensuring safe nurse-to-patient...
View Article“We need adequate ratios to avoid getting burnt out” – Aged Care Nurse
There was an overwhelming response to a story we shared recently about violence in aged care, with many nurses sharing their similar stories. Here is another nurse’s experience where they highlight the...
View ArticleAged Care Nurses Speak Out – “We Need Ratios.”
A number of aged care nurses have told their story on Nurse Uncut over the past few weeks, many describing violence but every single one emphasising how overworked they are. It’s imperative we achieve...
View Article‘My Dream To Become A Nurse Was In Jeopardy.’ – Nurses Need Affordable Housing
The need for affordable housing is an ever-growing issue and can affect all workers and can lead to dramatic career changes. Who would be left to care for us if nurses and midwives can’t afford to live...
View ArticleImprove Domestic Violence Care Survey – Nurses And Midwives Have Your Say
Nurses and midwives are invited to participate in research focused on Domestic violence: Nurses and midwives’ knowledge, attitudes and practices. The survey will assist in research which aims to...
View ArticleRatios Needed In Aged Care To Help Prevent Elder Abuse
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (June 15) is a reminder that not enough is being done to stamp out elder abuse in all its forms. It can be financial, social, physical, psychological and includes...
View ArticleViolence in Nursing and Midwifery Survey
The purpose of this research/online survey is to find out about the experiences of NSW nurses and midwives with violence from patients and/or their friends and relatives at work. This research...
View ArticleNSW nurses and midwives win paid domestic violence leave
Nurses and midwives in NSW have won 10 days of paid domestic and family violence leave.
View ArticleFour in Five Nurses Experienced Violence in Past 6 Months: Report
Research has uncovered terrifying statistics on the levels of violence experienced by nurses and midwives on a daily basis.
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