In this October episode, we look into Australia’s current vaccine rates; career mentoring, education, and scope of practice in aesthetics medicine; and... effective treatments for eczema. Gain unique insights from those navigating these spaces. Plus, all the latest healthcare news headlines.
The latest Nursing Australia News (03:35): Deadly viral outbreak, psych prescription spike, Aussie Asthma hotspots, and vape ban repealed.
Australia’s Chief Nurse on Vaccines (06:56) These past few years in Australia, we’ve certainly seen a lot more discourse around the mistrust in vaccine use. Alison McMillan, Australia’s Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer joined Nursing Australia to discuss.
Expanding your Scope: Inside Aesthetics Nursing (14:15) Kelly Beasy is a Nurse Practitioner working in aesthetics. Her clinic focuses on skin health, anti-ageing medicine and women's health. Kelly spoke to APNA’s Suzanne Blackeby about building a supportive network (including mentors), developing a solid foundation of clinical education and the importance of scope of practice.
Eczema (28:04) People suffering from eczema can encounter sleep disturbance, financial loss, low self-esteem, and even mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Dr Kate Annear joins the show to chat about effective treatments available for this chronic skin condition and *clears up* misinformation which is currently out there around eczema treatments.
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Hosted & Produced by: Matthew St Ledger & Leith Alexander
Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger
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