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MEC turns fear into awe

MEC turns fear into awe

Two new-to-remote RANs, Meg Lewis and Carmel Killen, assisted with the delivery of a baby in community, just two weeks after completing their...

Confidence in every procedure

Confidence in every procedure

For clinicians working across vast rural and remote regions, being “ready” is more than a goal, it’s a daily necessity. While CRANAplus is...

Gaslighting in the workplace

Gaslighting in the workplace

We often discuss how uniquely challenging, yet incredibly rewarding, rural and remote health work can be. However, a psychological risk within the...

Suzy’s half-century

Suzy’s half-century

Over fifty years of nursing has given RAN Suzy Pluker a rare perspective on the profession. Here, she shares what she’s learnt along the way. Bush...

More good news on the hepatitis front

More good news on the hepatitis front

Another example illustrating the power of education for health workers and people living with viral hepatitis, and the need to tailor initiatives to...

Maternity Quiz

Maternity Quiz

Test your knowledge of maternity care in remote Australia with this quiz adapted from CRANAplus’ maternity stream courses. Correct answers are shown...

Taking the leap to remote

Taking the leap to remote

Just three weeks into their graduate program in Alice Springs, CRANAplus spoke with new grad, Elliot Downes, about making the decision to go remote....

Child health common presentations

Child health common presentations

CRANAplus Member and Fellow, Lyn Byers, shares this story outlining the management of a common presentation to remote clinics. Families bring...

Reflections from the IHACPA Conference

Reflections from the IHACPA Conference

The 2025 Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) Conference in Adelaide was a chance for health professionals and stakeholders...