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From the Editor... Welcome to Issue 24! Firstly I would like to congratulate Alison Charlesworth for submitting the winning photo for the last Front Cover Competition of 2010. The photo shows staff at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Mental Health Ward C3 and ED and was taken in Christmas last year. Alison sent the photograph in January and she thought she would “submit this for consideration for the Christmas 2010 edition of the Nursing Post”. Well Alison, I’ve been waiting all year and I’m finally able to use it. Thanks for submitting such a fitting photo for our final cover. Another year has passed and we’ve seen a lot of new content introduced in 2010. We plan to continue bringing new content throughout 2011. We will have more competitions, stories and articles amongst other things. So keep a lookout for future editions on The Nursing Post magazine.
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We hope everyone has a well deserved break over the holidays. From everyone at the Nursing Post, we wish all our readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. P.S. Don’t forget to read our second CPD article on page 30 for your chance to earn CPD minutes towards your yearly CPD requirements.
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Registered Nurses Flexible working conditions Low dependency care environment Generous remuneration package Working with a dynamic multidisciplinary team Working with Defence Force Personnel Experienced registered nurses (Div 1) are required to provide nursing and related services to Australian Defence Force personnel within a low dependency care environment at theses Health Centres. Appropriate qualifications and unconditional professional registration is essential.
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POSITIONS AVAILABLE Facility Manager (Aged Care) BRISBANE BAYSIDE Ref: 1017/10 Lovely renovated Georgian-styled aged care facility. This mid-sized home at Manly offering a diverse range of services including ageing in place is seeking an experienced Facility Manager. This Christian based not-for-profit organisation is definitely one of Brisbane’s preferred employers and service providers. Community Nurses (Aged Care) INNER SOUTHERN BRISBANE & BAYSIDE Ref: 1018/11 This Christian based not-for-profit organisation is seeking community nurses for their inner Southern and Bayside areas. Monday to Friday daytime hours. Great working conditions, generous remuneration and salary sacrificing. This is without doubt one of Brisbane’s preferred employers and service providers. Care Manager (Aged Care) BEAUTIFUL LOCKYER VALLEY – LAIDLEY Ref:1022/10 This Christian based not-for-profit organisation offers a range of aged care residential and community services within Queensland. They wish to appoint an experienced Care Manager or a Clinical Manager looking for the next step in their career to their Lockyer Valley facility of 29 high care and 34 low care beds. Registered Nurse / Endorsed Enrolled Nurse - LAIDLEY Ref: 1023/11 They also wish to appoint an RN or EEN to their Laidley facility. The organisation offers access to salary packaging, access to an Employee Assistance Program, above award conditions and on-going professional development and training. Registered Nurse (Aged Care) NORTH SHORE Ref: 1021/11 Our client has numerous facilities across Sydney and is currently seeking an experienced RN to work Tuesday through Friday at their Gordon facility. Outstanding working conditions with an open an enjoyable environment. Generous remuneration and salary sacrificing are offered. This is a great career opportunity.
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For application info please call Sarah Doherty (08) 8956 9875 or send an email to: ceo@urapuntjahealthservice.com.au Urapuntja Health Service is an Aboriginal community controlled health organization situated in the Alyawarr region of Central Australia, 280km NE of Alice Springs. We have a population of 1200 people living across 16 small communities. Attractive wages, including flexible salary packaging arrangements, and subsidised accommodation in a beautiful setting, is on offer to reliable resilient individuals who have some time to devote to us. Do you really want to make a difference in remote Aboriginal health? This is your chance to take a crucial role in an organisation whose mission is to maximise indigenous health and has remarkable statistics to prove it. Opportunities to put your ideals into practice exist in this exciting time in health evolution.
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Fortune favours the bold ... and the well-prepared Hi everyone, As Christmas and New Year fast approach, I have been reflecting on the nurses we have placed at various Gulf hospitals during the year. As usual this year, we have placed loads of nurses at good hospitals across the Gulf, some well established and some new. Our nurses have reported that they have settled in well and are experiencing the unique culture, enjoying the social life, travelling, studying, etc. The hospitals have reported that our Promesse nurses are making a strong contribution as well. Among the nurses we’ve placed, there’s really been an amazing variety of personal goals, family situations and personal circumstances. The reality is that for most people, the number of times in their lives where their personal circumstances allow them to live and work overseas is quite small. Therefore, our nurses from whatever background have seized the opportunity when it became possible. In fact, that’s about the only common thread I can discern about our nurses – they’ve all summoned up that bit of courage necessary to take them out of their comfort zones to see what the adventures and experiences the Arabian world might offer them. So I’m pleased to say that the old adage, “Fortune favours the bold ...” seems to have been proven correct. But boldness or courage is obviously not enough – you would have to be very silly indeed to accept a work contract overseas - it doesn’t matter where it is - without being properly briefed and prepared. That’s where Promesse comes in – we have the contacts, jobs and expertise to help you work out what your best options are, to find you the best job possible and to get you there as efficiently and easily as possible. We at Promesse obviously think that working in Arabia, whether it be Saudi Arabia, the UAE or Qatar has a huge amount going for it - where else can you develop your career, see the world and still save a big chunk of your salary. And that’s not to mention the cultural experience and making friends across the globe. I had a couple of great years working in Saudi myself – I came back a better nurse and had some momentous experiences that would not have been possible for me otherwise. Similarly, many of our
nurses have been excited to report some great travel experiences. It almost seems that every time we hear from then they are off on another adventure, safaris in Africa, skiing in Switzerland or Lebanon, or Crusader castles in Syria. But it’s not just about travel – lots of our nurses have received promotions, undertaken special nursing assignments and gained higher degrees. Your career can really move forward if you’re keen and conscientious. The great news is that the Gulf healthcare sector is very healthy indeed, unlike the stagnant healthcare scene in many countries due to the ‘two-speed economy’ or the aftermath of the global financial crisis. Cashed-up governments across the Gulf are continuing to invest heavily in the healthcare sector, particularly in expanding hospitals, to meet the needs of the rapidly rising population and improve health outcomes generally. The shortage of well-trained, competent healthcare professionals like nurses, is the major impediment to growth. Also, one of the reasons why the hospitals in the Gulf are so keen on Promesse’s nurses is because they know our nurses will be as well prepared as possible with a good fit between their aspirations and their job and location. This all means our Promesse nurses are very much in demand. So I believe that you can achieve your dreams and goals in the Gulf - you need to supply the bit of boldness or courage and Promesse can supply the preparation. Best wishes for a happy and healthy Xmas and New Year. Regards Chris and the Promesse team
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Central Nervous System The nervous system is highly organised, and one of the most complicated systems of the human body. Its primary function is concerned with the association and integration of various bodily processes and the reactions and adjustments of the organism to its environment.
Divisions of the Nervous System
Figure 1: Divisions between Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems
Although the nervous system functions as a unified whole, structures and functions of the nervous system have been divided to facilitate understanding. Structurally, the nervous system is divided into the central and the peripheral parts. The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord, enclosed within the protective cranial vault and vertebrae, respectively. The peripheral nervous system is composed of the cranial 30
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nerves, which project from the brain and pass through foramina (openings) in the skull, and the spinal nerves, which pass through intervertebral foramina of the vertebrae.
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Functional Unit of the Nervous System
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Blood Supply to the Brain and Spinal Cord The brain receives approximately 20% of the cardiac output, or 800 – 1000 ml of blood flow per minute. The brain derives its arterial supply from two systems: the internal carotid and the vertebral arteries. The internal carotid arteries supply a proportionately greater amount of blood flow. They take their origin from the common carotid arteries, enter the cranium though the base of skull. They divide into anterior and middle cerebral arteries. The vertebral arteries, Content Provided by AusmedOnline.com
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The two basic types of cells that make up nervous tissue are neurons and supporting cells called neuroglia or glial cells. The neuron is the primary cell of the nervous system. Neurons process sensory information, integrate signals from other bodily systems, generate higher cognitive processes and initiate responses to maintain homeostasis. Neuroglia or glial cells support the neurons of CNS. They make up approximately half of the total brain and spinal cord volume and are five to ten times more numerous than neurons. These cells form contacts between the neurons allowing for rapid transport of nutrients and metabolites. A neuron has three components: a cell body, dendrites and an axon. The neuronal processes (dendrites and axons) vary in size from micrometre to several metres long. The shapes and complexity of neurons can vary considerably. Neurons carry electrical messages to and from the brain and to the rest of the body. The cell body contains the cell nucleus and a concentration of cellular organelles in the cytoplasm. The nucleus is spherical and contains a well-marked nucleolus. Unique to the nerve cell cytoplasm are Nissl bodies, which are vesicles located near the nucleus, and are involved with protein synthesis. The cell body is the site of the normal metabolic reactions that allow the cell to remain viable. Neurotransmitters synthesised within the cell body are transported to the axon terminus where they are released as chemical messages across the synapse. The dendrites are extensions of the cell body that carry nerve impulses towards the cell body. The axon is a long projection from the cell body that carries impulses away for the cell body. The junction of the axon and
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Figure 2: Blood Supply to the Brain and Spinal Cord
posteriorly, originate as a branch of subclavian arteries, and enter the cranium through foramen of magnum. They join at the junction of the pons and medulla oblongata to form the basilar artery. The basilar artery divides to form paired posterior cerebral arteries. These three major paired arteries perfuse the cerebellum and brain stem: the posterior inferior cerebellar artery from the vertebral artery; and the anterior inferior cerebellar and superior cerebellar arteries from the basilar artery. At the base of the brain, the carotid and vertebrobasilar arteries form a circle of communicating arteries known as the circle of Willis. Because the carotid and vertebrobasilar arteries form a circle, if one of the main
arteries is occluded, the distal smaller arteries that it supplies can receive blood from the other arteries (collateral circulation). This provides collateral blood supply and can often preserve the cerebral perfusion well enough to avoid major tissue infarct in the event of a stroke. The spinal cord derives its blood supply from the branches of vertebral arteries and from branches from various regions of aorta.
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