As today marks International Nurses Day 2020, I would like to reflect on the contributions made by nurses since the time of Florence Nightingale as well as their efforts in nursing the world back to health over the years, especially amidst the current COVID19 pandemic. As most of us within the nursing world and beyond …
If you are looking to specialise in the Healthcare industry, but you are busy with work or family, then we have great news for you! The Institute of Health and Nursing Australia – IHNA is now delivering 7 courses online through IHNA’s Student Hub. Our online courses are: HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance …
You were thinking of going to Australia to study, and you have been planning for a long time about what to study and what career path you want to pursue. You found the university or college you wanted to study at, you found out that the minimum required overall IELTS score to be eligible to …
Today’s classrooms have moved beyond traditional brick and mortar classes, and innovative learning tools are the order of the day! At college level, more and more students are turning to learning apps to help to reinforce their learning, and to augment collaborative learning. With exams just around the corner, we’d like to highlight some ways …
The WHO reports that there are at least 7.7 million new dementia cases across the world every year, and the health prognosis for such patients is poorer than for patients who do not have cognitive impairments. Many people have raised concerns about the adequacy of compassionate nursing care given to such patients in hospitals, strongly …
With the aged-care numbers in Australia on the rise, today close to 200,000 elderly Australians are residents of aged care homes. At least 80 percent of them require high care, because they have dementia, chronic pain, incontinence, sleep disorders or depression, or a combination of these disorders. Managing these conditions requires the experience and expertise …
For the fifteenth consecutive year, the Gallup poll has ranked nursing as the most trusted profession, and nurses as the professionals who uphold the highest ethical standards out of a wide range of professions, including doctors, police personnel and teachers. This poll reflects the trust that the public hold in nurses; and truly, whether by …
The early years in a child’s life are crucial to their overall physical and mental development. Even babies perceive everything they see, touch, hear, and feel. They are able to interpret things differently just like adults based on their circumstances. A child’s very first learning experience is the bond he or she develops with their …
Working in childcare is something many people want to adopt as a full-time profession. But usually, they are unsure of what path to take especially when it comes to early education and childcare education in Australia. The students are required to complete their Diploma in which practical knowledge and workplace experiences are usually practised. There …
Care erosion refers to a decline in the level of care given to patients in healthcare facilities. It has become a major public health issue all around the globe. There is a need to address this issue by finding the reasons behind it and taking steps to eradicate or minimize those causes. More registered nurses …
Drug or medication calculation is a skill all nurses and practitioners should practice and master. However, it’s not an easy task and many nurses are unsure whether they can accurately do all the mathematics involved. It is therefore essential for registered nurses as well as midwives and practitioners in general to master this skill. Here …
Thank you for the recruitment team from the”Health Southern NSW | Local Health District Group” who came for the second time to our Heidelberg campus, to conduct students’ interviews to recruit future nurses in NSW.
Early childhood education is a career field that is becoming increasingly popular, especially among those who enjoy young children and have a desire to help to shape their learning. This growing field has opened up many different job opportunities; you can work with children right from birth to grade 3 or so, which is 8 …
If you wish to get a healthcare qualification in Australia, there are many different types and levels of qualifications that you can choose from. What is the AQF and why is it relevant? The AQF or the Australian Qualifications Framework is maintained by the Federal Government, through its Department of Education, Employment and Workplace …
Natasha Davies, our DON student, talks about her experience with IHNA and has some advice to offer nursing students. What made you decide to become a nurse? Was that a good decision? Why or why not? One of my first jobs as a teenager was in aged care. After moving to Melbourne in the late …
Nursing is one of the most sought after professions in healthcare and can be a highly rewarding and fulfilling career option. As a nurse, you can make a huge difference in the lives of the people you care for. You can work to flexible timings, work part time or full time as you wish, and …
If you have made the decision to take up nursing in Australia, you have chosen a career path that is very rewarding and satisfying, and one that is an integral part of the healthcare system of the country. Nurses are the backbone of any medical institute- their caring, compassionate and dedicated service is what makes …
The HLT51612 Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) qualification is for those who wish to start their career in Nursing. It is suitable both for school leavers and for mature aged students who wish to make a career change and take up nursing, but have no experience in the field. This Nursing Diploma is also …
IHNA has an all-new logo! We are happy to unveil our new branding, with our new logo being the focus of IHNA’s brand identity. With this new branding, we seek to convey the transformation that IHNA has undergone over the past few years. IHNA has grown considerably in stature and size, and we felt the need to establish a …
So you have made a decision to take up nursing — congratulations, you have chosen a very noble profession that makes a significant contribution to your community! A nurse is an integral part of the healthcare profession, and can be said to be the backbone of any hospital. Nursing is a profession that is in …