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New course supports health workers experiencing trauma
Following the recent release of two written trauma resources, the CRANAplus Mental Health and Wellbeing team are proud to announce the addition of a...
Returning to remote area nursing after time away
Greg Morley launched his remote nursing career in the 1980s, before returning to the city and building a life there for more than 25 years. But his...
Culture the focus at Yutjuwala Djiwarr Aged Care Centre
“You won’t find our residents sitting blankly looking at a television screen. They’re always outdoors, catching the breeze.” That’s Registered Nurse...
CRANAplus Q&A: “I have been asked if I am competent at triage. Is a certificate all I need?”
Triage requirements vary significantly across different healthcare settings, encompassing distinctions between state services, health districts, and...
CRANAplus facilitator Kirsty Blair’s passion for preparing remote health professionals
CRANAplus course facilitator, Kirsty Blair RN/RM has experience ranging from intensive care as the after-hours coordinator in a busy city hospital...
Student story: Cameron’s remote nursing placement on Thursday Island
Cameron Powers’ final student nursing placement has solidified his career direction: he’s heading remote. Here, the Queensland University of...
Student story: Jethro’s confidence-building placement in Central Australia
Jethro Haythorpe, a nursing student from Charles Darwin University, recently undertook two consecutive placements in Alice Springs, NT. Here, Jethro...
Remote nursing research tips
Are you interested in undertaking research in the remote healthcare sector? We invited six nurses with research experience to answer your burning...
CRANAplus facilitators in action
Check out what it’s like to take to the road as a CRANAplus facilitator. A few of our volunteers have captured some behind-the-scenes action as they...
Nurse-led skin cancer detection pilot continues
In December 2022, we spoke with Marion Eckert, Director of the Rosemary Bryant Research Centre (RBRC) Uni SA and her team about their new pilot...
What’s happening online? CRANAplus Member Facebook Group
Check out some of the latest content from our new CRANAplus Members Facebook Group. This Facebook Group provides a forum for Individual CRANAplus...
2023 CRANAplus Member Survey Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2023 Member Survey. Your participation helps us to develop a deeper understanding of your experiences...