Nursing and Midwifery Council of New South Wales

This month we're pleased to introduce our newest Nursing & Midwifery Council member, Veronica Croome. Get to know her through our interview: How did you become interested in being a Council member? Following my retirement in late 2017 I always intended to remain...

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How NSW nurses and midwives regard the Code of Conduct

A new study by Cowin et al in the International Nursing Review explored Australian nurses’ and midwives’ familiarity with the newly revised Codes of Conduct (2018) for nurses and for midwives and what it means to them. A total of 136 nurses and midwives from an acute...

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Do you have an impairment?

Let’s look at your declaration around impairment. What does that even mean? A chronic health condition? Drinking wine the night before working a shift? Read on to learn if you should declare an impairment and what happens if you do.

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Has your right to practise been restricted?

Are you under any workplace restrictions from your employer such as specific work hours, restricted duties or supervision of your practice? If you are, you may need to tick 'yes' in your declaration.

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Planning your CPD

How many of us take the time to reflect on the CPD we’ve completed and plan for the upcoming year? Take time now to plan your CPD for the 2019/20 registration year with some helpful CPD guidelines from the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.

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Expression of Interest for Performance Assessors

Expression of Interest Role - Performance Assessors - Casual Who - Registered Nurses and Midwives, Year Five and above The Nursing & Midwifery Council of NSW are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified registered nurses and midwives who possess a...

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An interview with Jacqui Cross, NSW Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer

This month we caught up with NSW Chief Nursing & Midwifery Officer Jacqui Cross, who shares her reflections on why she became a nurse, what inspires her and how we can each strengthen professional standards in our own practice. What drew you to the nursing...

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NMC Topics of Interest: October - December 2018

Podcast: Your mental health matters Looking after your mental health is a major component of self care. To learn about important elements for maintaining mental health, listen to the podcast “ Your Mental Health Matters ” by Nurse & Midwife Support, featuring...

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NMC News and Events: October - December 2018