In this episode of the Nursing Australia podcast: MAJOR gaps in dementia training among health professionals, as well as lack of general knowledge among the general population; PLUS: Did you know 1 in 4 Australians over 65 are prescribed antidepressants (compared with 1 in 7 from the average Australia population); and of course, the latest healthcare news.

The latest Nursing Australia News (02:05): Broken heart patches, bacterial pricks, and Ebola claims a nurses' life.

The Dementia Dilemma (03:45): Globally, dementia is on the rise and yet there are still so many misconceptions about this disease. Kristie Tiernan, works for Dementia Training Australia (DTA). She has personally experienced the impact of dementia after her grandfather was diagnosed & she is passionate about addressing the gaps in training and education when it comes to dementia & types of dementia.

Overprescribed (13:50): Latest data from the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare shows people over 65 are disproportionally prescribed anti-depressants...Why is this happening, what harm could this be causing, and how can we break this cycle? Matt catches up with Dr Kate Annear to discuss.

Dr Kate Annear, Medical Advisor for Quality use of Medicines Alliance



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Hosted by: Matthew St Ledger, Mitch Wall & Katherine Fullagar
Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger

We interrupt this programming to introduce 🌞🎙️ Nursing Australia’s Summer Series! This 4-part, limited series will deliver a dose of nursing insights to your ears 🎧each week throughout the month of January. Dive into the heart and soul of Australian healthcare 🩺with inspiring stories, expert insights, and a touch of summer vibes as we profile 4 of Australia’s favourite nurses☀️🌊

In this fourth (4th) installment of our Summer Series meet nurse, Taylor-Jane! Taylor is a 2024 APNA Nurse Awards recipient, taking out Graduate Nurse of the Year. Taylor is very goal-driven & even had written down on her list of goals that she wanted to win this award! She's interested in wounds, rural nursing and she loves caffeine! She's our kinda gal! ☕️ 🍫

The Graduate (01:00): Meet Taylor 🏆 the 2024 APNA Graduate Nurse of the Year! Taylor is extremely motivated and has achieved a lot in a short time. Don’t miss her inspiring story - grab your cuppa and tune in! 🎧✨ #nursingaustraliapodcast


Handy Links:

Primary Health Care Nurses Day 2025 - Get Involved!

Join APNA today

Subscribe to The Connect (our weekly newsletter)

Click here to watch the 2024 APNA Nursing Awards Ceremony

Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything

Hosted by: Matthew St Ledger, Mitch Wall & Katherine Fullagar
Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger
Music by:
Pixabay
Adobe

Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything

Hosted by: Matthew St Ledger, Mitch Wall & Katherine Fullagar
Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger

Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything

Hosted by: Matthew St Ledger, Mitch Wall & Katherine Fullagar
Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger

We interrupt this programming to introduce 🌞🎙️ Nursing Australia’s Summer Series! This 4-part, limited series will deliver a dose of nursing insights to your ears 🎧each week throughout the month of January. Dive into the heart and soul of Australian healthcare 🩺with inspiring stories, expert insights, and a touch of summer vibes as we profile 4 of Australia’s favourite nurses☀️🌊

In this third (3rd) installment of our Summer Series meet nurse extraordinaire & Nurse Practitioner (NP), Jo! Jo is a 2024 APNA Nurse Awards recipient, taking out the Nurse of the Year: Pursuing Excellence category. Our producer Leith interviewed Jo about her own journey and the importance of putting yourself out there to grow your career.

Nursing Excellence (01:20): Meet Jo 🏆 the 2024 APNA Nurse of the Year! With 36 years of nursing wisdom, she’s breaking barriers for nurse practitioners and finding balance on her bush block. Don’t miss her inspiring story and career-changing advice - grab your cuppa and tune in! 🎧✨ #nursingaustraliapodcast


Handy Links:

Primary Health Care Nurses Day 2025 - Get Involved!

Join APNA today

Subscribe to The Connect (our weekly newsletter)

Click here to watch the 2024 APNA Nursing Awards Ceremony

Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything

Hosted by: Matthew St Ledger, Mitch Wall & Katherine Fullagar
Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger
Music by:
Pixabay
Adobe

Click here to get in touch with Nursing Australia (send a text for free from anywhere in the world) #askusanything

Hosted by: Matthew St Ledger, Mitch Wall & Katherine Fullagar
Produced by: Leith Alexander & Matthew St Ledger