Does the RUSON employment model support transition to practice, relieve workload pressure and improve patient care?

The article examines whether the Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing (RUSON) employment model can help improve transition to practice and address workforce shortages in Australia. Topics discussed include the global nursing shortage following the COVID-19 pandemic, challenges facing new nursing graduates, and the RUSON employment model's success in reducing workload pressure and increasing job satisfaction for registered nurses.

Suicide among nurses: how talking can reduce risk and stigma: With increasing workplace and home pressures for many, nurses can support colleagues through open, honest

In the BBC TV programme 'This Is Going to Hurt', hospital staff plant a tree in memory of a colleague who has died by suicide.

Survey Finds 1 in 7 Physicians Uses Alcohol or Drugs on the Job to Cope With Stress

The article presents results of the study "State of Mental Health: American Healthcare Workers Report," commissioned by recovery and rehabilitation center All Points North. Topics discussed include findings on the average number of physicians who admitted consuming alcohol or controlled substances while working to cope with occupational stress, the implications of the study, and the percentage of healthcare workers who checked into a rehabilitation or detox facility.

Worried Sick: Anxiety, depression, and the impact on dental health care workers

The article calls for the evaluation of the impact of anxiety and depression on dental health care workers and for improved identification and prevention of mental health disorders. It explains the relationship of psychological stress, anxiety and depression and identifies symptoms of depression and anxiety. Emphasis is also given on the need to recognize and screen mental health disorders. It discusses the impact of stress, distress and burnout on personal and professional functioning.

IMPROVING ERGONOMICS: KEEPING WELL AT WORK

Self-care is a phrase that is often used recently, especially with the additional stresses and strains that the pandemic has delivered. With a common general focus on the care provided to women, birthing people and their families, consideration for midwives' own wellbeing can sometimes be low down on the list of priorities. So, for the new year, I challenge you all to be more mindful of yourself, your health, and your wellbeing needs. After all, what will benefit you will in turn benefit the people who you care for and make services overall more efficient. Also look out for your colleagues and students;it's often when observing others that we can see potential hazards more clearly. An important element of professional self-care is working with the correct equipment to ensure optimal outcomes for the person receiving care and to decrease the risk of injury for the practitioner.