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Welcome to Issue 14 From the Editor...

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Hi Readers, Welcome to Issue 14 of The Nursing Post.

This issue, our nurses on Ward 35 at Saint John of God share their photos in celebration of Purple Bra Day, raising funds for Breast Cancer Care WA. Vanity Fair is the next fundraiser event to take place raising funds for Breast Cancer Care WA and this will be held at Notre Dame University. On Sunday 11 November, the university will be transformed into a retro and vintage market raising money for a great cause.

Our feature this fortnight takes a close look at International Nursing. We hear from Rebecca Hibbert and her experience as part of the World Youth International “Nurses in Action” program.

Quick N Easy Finance..............................................01 Breast Cancer Care WA: Vanity Fair..........................03 Medacs Healthcare .................................................04 CQ Nurse.................................................................05 Breast Cancer Care WA: Purple Bra Day...................06, 07 FEATURE: International Nursing................................08 World Youth International Nurses in Action..............09, 10 World Youth International: Rebecca Hibbert..............11 Smart Salary............................................................12 Royal College of Nursing Australia............................13 Mediserve Nursing Agency.......................................13 Curtin University Nursing Students in Thailand.........14, 15 The Nursing Post: Send in your photos.....................16 Testimonial: Karen Cague, Registered Nurse............17 2012 Case Study: Katie Morrisroe............................18

We also hear from Curtin University Nursing students as they share their experience on exchange to Thailand as part of a 19 year program with Burapha University in Chon Buri Province.

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Our next issue is out on Monday 6 August where we take a look at Theatre and Critical Care Nursing.

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On the Cover Our nurses on Ward 35 at St John of God Hospital celebrate Purple Bra Day raising funds for Breast Cancer Care WA, as well as providing a laugh for their patients.

Thank you to the staff for sharing your photos.

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Vanity Fair:

the retro and vintage market for a cause

On Sunday 11 November, Breast Cancer Care WA is hosting their second annual Vanity Fair event at Notre Dame University, transforming the university into a house of love by giving pre loved clothing and accessories a new home.

Breast Cancer Care WA is seeking donations of used or new designer, vintage and unique items of clothing and accessories to sell at Vanity Fair.

Vintage and quality apparel items continue to be highly sort after by younger generations with second hand pieces being all the rage for creating a unique look. Items once worn by parents and grandparents of today’s youth have come back around in the fashion circle. Making a statement with classic outfits, shoes and accessories from past era’s is bringing back the past and making fashion fun.

“We are encouraging everyone to delve into their wardrobes and donate items they may not love or wear anymore to Vanity Fair for the items to find a new home and be loved again” said Maree Daniels, Fundraising Manager. “If it’s in good condition there will be someone who would love to reinvent an outfit that you may consider old or not your favourite anymore.”

All funds raised from purchases on the day will go towards providing support to people who have been affected by breast cancer. Importantly, money raised by Breast Cancer Care WA stays in WA. Donations can be delivered directly to the Breast Cancer Care WA office at 1034 Wellington Street West Perth. For further information please call the organization on 9324 3703.

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Purple Bra Day The staff at Bendat Family Comprehensive Cancer Centre Ward 35 at St John of God Hospital in Subiaco had a great day fundraising for Purple Bra Day on 22 June 2012.

Breast Cancer Care WA provides personalised emotional, practical and financial support and care to those affected by breast cancer. The organisation receives no government funding and relies on the generosity of the WA community.

Well done to the team who raised close to $1000 for this great cause.

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St John of God Hospital Subiaco Success

Over 4000 bras were sent across the state in the name of Purple Bra Day which celebrated it’s tenth anniversary on Friday 22nd June. Purple Bra Day is a work place and community campaign where enthusiastic participants wear a novelty purple bra on the outside of their clothes and raise funds for Breast Cancer Care WA by getting their friends and family to sponsor them, or the more adventurous jump out of planes or even abseil.

An extraordinary bunch of people from an array of businesses, support us from all over the state and Australia wide. For the third year the St John of God Hospital team led by Fiona Boyd have worn their purple bras with pride and raised over $2,900.

Thanks to the support of the community and many inspirational teams and individuals like St John of God Hospital and Fiona, Breast Cancer Care WA is able to continue providing practical, emotional and financial support and care to assist women and their families through their breast cancer journey.

To see the amazing array of hilarious photos visit: Breast Cancer Care WA’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BreastCancerCareWA

Volunteers during the street appeal

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International Nursing // INSIDE THIS FEATURE World Youth International Nurses in Action......................................... 9 - 10 World Youth International: Rebecca Hibbert....................................... 11 Curtin University Nursing Students Experience Nursing in Thailand.. 14 - 15 Testimonial: Karen Cague, Registered Nurse...................................... 17 2012 Case Study: Irish born nurse, Katie Morrisroe............................ 18 8

International Nursing

World Youth International Nurses in Action

World Youth International (WYI) is a not for profit, non-religious and non-political international development organisation. Founded in 1988, WYI offers people over the age of 18 the opportunity to volunteer overseas in a meaningful way. WYI provides a range of exciting and specialised volunteer programs in countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Nepal, India, Cambodia and Peru. Supporting community-led development activities is foundational to all of WYI’s work internationally. Within each country, local staff share a commitment to sustainable development through mutual learning and cultural exchange.

Kenya has been a primary partner in WYI-supported development projects and has hosted Australian volunteers to live and work there since 1992. The rural village of Odede in western Kenya has for generations been one of the most disadvantaged regions of Kenya, with some of the highest rates of poverty and HIV/AIDS in the country. With a population of around 80,000 people, some of the key health concerns also include malnutrition, high infant mortality rates, malaria, cholera, and a host of other preventable diseases. However, most health care is either inadequate or inaccessible for many people within the region, as the nearest health facilities are located 10 km from the Odede village. As a result, many people die from illnesses that could have easily been treated with adequate health care.

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International Nursing WYI has made a commitment to the people of Odede to help improve the quality and availability of healthcare by partnering with the local community in the construction of a Level Four registered District Hospital. In accordance with strict government criteria, some of the key services of the hospital will include maternal and child health services such as immunisation programs, HIV/AIDS-related care and counselling, reproductive health and family planning services, and hygiene and sanitation campaigns. It is intended that through a range of services and awareness activities, local people will be more inclined to seek out appropriate health care and will be better able to ensure the positive health of their families.

In partnership with the Odede community, WYI has developed a new volunteer program, Nurses in Action, for nurses and allied health care professionals to support the development and implementation of this new hospital. Accompanied by an Australian-trained Team Leader, a team of 6-12 professionals will head to Western Kenya for one month to assist with enhancing the capacity of local health professionals to provide quality health services to the entire community of Odede and surrounding areas. The team will live and work with the local community and have the opportunity to experience the realities of life for families in Western Kenya first hand. This group of energetic professionals will also work to facilitate a network of community health workers to deliver home-based care to the chronically ill and elderly, as well as deliver free medical clinics to approximately 300 people in a day, and work individually on projects that are chosen with the support of the Team Leader.

Head to www.worldyouth.org.au to find out how you can become involved in this once in a lifetime opportunity!

Rebecca Hibbert, Registered Nurse

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Yesterday we had a medical camp at the Malanga Child and Maternal Health Clinic where I work with an amazing team of doctors. The clinic is a small and probably inappropriate venue for a medical camp, which yesterday treated over 300 people who otherwise could not have afforded much needed medical care. There were many cases of infection. I saw one lady with an ulcer on her foot which had been exacerbated because she covered it by tying a handkerchief around it, further inhibiting the blood supply to the wound each time she walked. I am usually doing both wound dressings and injectable medication on the medical camps. I am now in charge of all cases requiring injectables and/or dressings, so it becomes hectic at times especially without space. I am seeing her again today and in the coming weeks to redress and hopefully start to heal the ulcer. Healing is made especially difficult in this district mainly because health care is a low priority as it is quite inaccessible in comparison to western countries - and because food comes first.

The worst case of the day however, goes to a little girl of about seven, who apparently had hot tea spilled on her side, and down her leg. It is quite difficult to get a straight answer here and it often results in me spending more time trying to break the language barrier and less time actually doing the job! Even when her mother said it was hot tea, from the look of the wound I am not completely convinced that this is the truth. The locals are often very suspicious of modern Western healthcare.

There are witch doctors here and just recently, our close friends and neighbours were talking of curses being laid on people. There is a lot of suspicion and as a result it is difficult to ever know truly what occurred. The girl’s burn covered 18% of her body which rang alarm bells for me, especially being a paediatric case. As I was dressing I was trying to find a translator to tell her mother that she needs to pump this child full of fluids overnight and come back to see me today. So I will go there after work (at the Malanga Child and Maternal Health Clinic) and redress it and check on the child.

I can’t help but imagine what would have happened if this same case walked into an Australian hospital. The child would have stayed in the hospital, been given IV fluids and monitored so closely for signs of shock that you wouldn’t miss a breath! But unfortunately, the best that she has is me which I find very daunting. At the same time I have to say that it is very motivating and very inspiring, and has kept me up last night thinking how I can best deliver optimal health care given the environment and little resources available. I hope that today my dressing has kicked off the healing process and that the damage is limited only to her leg and side.

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Curtin University Nursing Students Experience Thailand Curtin University nursing students recently departed for Thailand as part of a 19-year exchange program with Burapha University in Chon Buri Province.

The 16 students, currently in the final year of their Bachelor of Science (Nursing) degree at Curtin, spent three weeks on a fieldwork experience visiting Thailand health facilities as part of the Global Community Health Nursing unit.

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July 2012 Julie O’Neill, 44, from High Wycombe said that this was the second time she had visited Thailand, but this time round the experience was very different.

“I first travelled to Thailand with my husband in 1988 when we went to Phuket for our honeymoon,” Ms O’Neill said.

“However, this time I gained an understanding of the real Thailand and its generous people. Our experience involved visiting public and private hospitals, one of which was funded by the Thai Red Cross, rehabilitation centres and the Camillian Social Centre, an orphanage for children affected by HIV/AIDS. “We also gained hands-on experience observing and working alongside Burapha University masters nursing students. This valuable encounter has provided me with insight into what nursing is like in a developing country.

“Thailand’s health system seems to have changed a lot over the last 20 years and I was impressed with the health facilities I was introduced to. The Thai people were very generous with their time and knowledge and I put on weight experiencing all the wonderful foods Thailand has to offer.

“It was a fantastic educational experience, which will help me in my future nursing career.

“I was also lucky enough to meet my husband after the tour to celebrate the completion of my nursing degree and 24 years of marriage.”

Kim Coleman, unit coordinator and one of the supervisors of the group, said that nursing students from Burapha University had recently visited Curtin University earlier in the year as part of the mutual arrangements between both universities.

“This ongoing exchange is an opportunity which helps students immerse themselves in another culture, understand other healthcare systems and work in partnership with each other,” Ms Coleman said.

“This collaboration enhances cultural diversity and develops valuable relationships, which assists our students to be better global health workers and citizens in today’s global context.”

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“Nursing in the Middle East is an experience not to be missed!�

Written by Karen Cague, Registered Nurse What a great privilege it is to live and work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This culturally mysterious Muslim society is steeped in tradition but defined by paradox. The fabulously wealthy royals, oil wells, and modern technology, alongside fundamentalist clerics, whose ideals date back 1400 years to the Prophet Mohammed.

Nursing in the Middle East is an experience not to be missed! Living and working with a bunch of like minded people from all over the world is fantastic. Most of the nurses here are on a mission to either expand their knowledge, save money, or to travel. The most dedicated can do all three!

Patient care is both challenging and rewarding. The people of Saudi Arabia have health conditions and co - morbidities rarely seen in the western world.

Geographically Saudi Arabia is perfectly positioned for travel. My first holiday after 3 months in the Kingdom is a 14 day tour of India. To see the Taj Mahal is a lifelong dream, and easily affordable when earning tax free dollars in the Kingdom. I am already planning my next trip to Greece and the Greek Islands in September.

The food and the shopping here in the Kingdom are amazing. There are the most delectable sweets, pastries, and breads (definitely not for the diet conscious) as well as the very latest in designer clothes, and exotic jewellery. Even the humble abaya can be a fashion statement!

To all of those nurses looking to revive their career, meet new people, and have a life changing experience, come to the Middle East, there is no other place like it! Under the direction and guidance of Raquel from CCM my transition from the west to the east was seamless. Every detail was taken care of by CCM. All I had to do was pack my bags!

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2012 Case Study

Irish born nurse, Katie Morrisroe When Dublin born nurse, Katie Morrisroe, decided to move to Australia she wanted to find an employer that gave her the opportunity to work while travelling around the country. Before she left Ireland, Katie joined Healthcare Australia, the nation’s leading healthcare recruitment solutions provider and never looked back.

Since arriving in Australia, Katie has been able to work in Sydney, the Gold Coast, Melbourne and now Perth. “Healthcare Australia has let me experience working all over the country due to their national scope. As I choose when and where I work, As a Registered Nurse with over three years of experience in acute and emergency, Katie still enjoys being in a position that makes big difference in other people’s lives. “Being a people person, I enjoy all the different characters I meet in my job – from the very old to the young,” she says.

Being so far from Ireland, Katie feels comforted to know she belongs to the Healthcare Australia family, which operates in every Australian state and territory. “Working with Healthcare Australia ensures I always feel part of a team, which is so important when you are over 12,000 kilometres away from home.”

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Common Objections Parents Have to Childhood Vaccinations: How To Address Them As a nurse, you may encounter parents who are against childhood vaccines. The debate over immunisations is a hot one, but the preponderance of the evidence suggests that vaccines are not only necessary, but they are the safest way to protect children from deadly diseases. Many studies have shown that the only way to protect children and the population from the diseases that these vaccines fight is to continue to inoculate children. You may encounter parents who want more information, or who have concerns that you don’t know how to address. Here are some arguments in contrast to common concerns parents have about childhood vaccines.

They Are Unsafe No medical intervention is without its risks. That being said, the risks of having the disease far outweigh any of the risks that the vaccine may induce. Vaccines undergo rigorous testing, year after year, to ensure that they are safe to give to children. National databases in most countries exist for reporting of any adverse effects from vaccines. These reports are reviewed, and if any adverse effects are noted, the vaccines are pulled from the market. Some side effects do occur with vaccines, but they are usually mild 22

and short-lived. By explaining the side effects to watch out for, you can reassure your patient that the vaccines are safe for the child to take.

They Are Unnecessary Since vaccines are administered for diseases that no longer are a threat to humanity, many parents feel that they are no longer necessary and, therefore, don’t want to give them to their children. This is a fallacy in thinking. It is by taking the vaccines that the diseases are kept at bay and that they are no longer a Ad-Single-Page.pdf 30/01/12 11:41 AMthey stopped giving the pertussis vaccine threat to the population. For instance, in Great 1Britain in 1974, due to concerns over the vaccine’s safety. Pertussis at that point was not a threatening disease in Great Britain. By 1978, there were 100,000 reported cases and 36 deaths from pertussis. It is only by taking the vaccines and keeping current with them that we maintain our immunity.

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Many parents fear vaccines because they introduce what they consider an unnatural substance into their child’s body. Vaccines are in a sense, actually natural substances. They are the natural bacteria that cause the disease state. Furthermore, they cause the natural immune response that the child would have if he or she were to catch the disease naturally. Some argue that living in an all-natural way will keep the child free from contracting these horrible diseases. Even if the child lived a healthy, all-natural lifestyle, he or she would still be at risk of contracting various diseases from carriers around them. No amount of healthy living can defeat the bacteria that cause diseases. Healthy living, however, is encouraged in addition to vaccines because it promotes a robust immune system, which is necessary in order to help children overcome diseases that no vaccines are available for.

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Picasso to Warhol: Fourteen Modern Masters Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987) Self-Portrait, 1966 The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Gift of Philip Johnson. © 2012 Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

From The Museum of Modern Art, New York.

Now open at the Art Gallery of Western Australia Picasso to Warhol: Fourteen Modern Masters is the exciting launch exhibition of the Australian exclusive partnership between AGWA and MoMA. Featuring over 120 works by fourteen of modern art’s most iconic artists including Matisse, Picasso, Pollock and Warhol, this exhibition presents a world-class introduction to the figures who redefined the very idea of art.

Savour some well-known favourites such as Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans and discover some new friends, such as Léger’s Big Julie. Encompassing a wide range of art movements including Cubism, Abstract Expressionism and Pop art, Picasso to Warhol will leave you inspired and invigorated with a renewed sense of wonder at what modern art can be.

Director of AGWA, Dr Stefano Carboni said the MOMA experience at AGWA offers Australians an unparalleled insight into history’s most renowned artists coupled with the vibrancy of all things New York.

“I am particularly honoured to be able to share this rare once-in-a-lifetime experience with the Australian public and international visitors as we bring New York and MoMA to the heart of Perth.”

Exhibition runs until 3 December 2012. Please visit www.momaseries.com.au for further information.

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ARTBAR is now in its fourth season and brings an exciting line-up of national and international acts to the Art Gallery of Western Australia.

ARTBAR coincides with the world-class exhibition Picasso to Warhol: Fourteen Modern Masters and tickets include entry into the exhibition prior to the main performance.

Owl Eyes Thursday 16 August Featuring twice in Triple J’s Hottest 100 this year, Owl Eyes brings together startling vocals and vivid lyrics. Performing tracks from her Faces and Raiders EPs and her newest release Crystalised, Owl Eyes will take you on a journey of escapism with her breezy, indie-pop songs.

Brooke Addamo, also known as Owl Eyes, took two years off following her experience as finalist on Australian Idol four years ago. Addamo has since found her own voice, grown as a person and as a writer.

Her cover of Foster the People’s Pumped up Kicks was voted No.28 in the 2011 Triple J Hottest 100 countdown, four spots higher than the original version.

Cost: $39.40 + booking fee from Ticketek.com or the Gallery Ticketing Desk

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Healthy Recipes...

Spiced Pork Fillet The pork is roasted and infused with the flavour of Chinese five spice, honey and finished with toasted sesame seeds.

Ingredients (serves 4) 2 (about 300g each) pork fillets 125ml (1/2 cup) ironbark honey 1 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice 1/4 tsp finely ground black pepper 1/4 tsp salt 1 tbs sesame seeds Wilted spinach noodles (see related recipe), to serve

Method

Preparation Time 10 minutes

Cooking Time 20 minutes

Preheat oven to 200째C. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper. Place the pork fillets on the tray. Drizzle with honey and turn to coat. Combine the Chinese five spice, pepper and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle pork fillets with Chinese five spice mixture.

Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until pork is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven. Transfer to a heatproof plate and cover with foil. Set aside for 5 minutes to rest.

Meanwhile, heat a small non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the sesame seeds and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove from heat.

Cut the pork diagonally into 1cm-thick slices. Divide the wilted spinach noodles among serving plates. Top with pork and drizzle with pan juices. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

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