CareersThe following information is a helpful collection of resources which relate to Health & Nursing students.
Required Text List - Nursing Students
Tabbner’s Nursing Care Theory & Practice (5th Edition) by Funnel, Koutoukidis and Lawrence. Published by Churchill Livingstone Australia, 2008.
The Human Body in Health & Illness (4th Edition) by Herlihy & Maebius. Published by Elsevier, 2010.
Nursing Calculations (Medications) CD. Written by Anthony Ramos, 2011.
Essential Clinical Skills (Enrolled | Division 2 Nurses) (2nd Edition) by Tollefson, Bishop, Jelly, Watson and Tambree. Published by Cengage Learning, 2012.
Library Facilities
EQUALS LIbrary
The EQUALS Library can provide students with a range of useful books, videos, dvd's and journals in both print and/or electronic format.
Students may borrow resources using their valid Student ID card or equivalent.
For details on the LIbrary collection, please refer to http://www.equals.edu.au/library/ page.
UniSA Library: Students who are interested in becoming a member of the University of South Australia Library should contact UniSA for more details.
Student/Community borrowers will have access to:
- main collection
- select electronic resources and the internet using guest access pc's
- print journals (in-libary use only)
- photocopiers and scanners
Computing and Printing Facilities
Students have access to computing and printing facilities in the quiet study and computing lounge areas and may book the use of multi-media equipment for preparation of assignments and presentations.
For information and bookings please contact Student Services at 8110 1200 or email your request to customerservice@equals.com.au.
Journal Access
EQUALS Students have access to select Journal articles (including backfile, chapters in online books, entries in online reference works and current protocols).
Joanna Briggs Institute
Students wishing to access publications or guidelines from the Joanna Briggs Institute should submit their requests in writing to customerservice@equals.com.au.
Western Journal of Nursing Research
Western Journal of Nursing Research (WJN) is a peer-reviewed journal published eight times a year providing an innovative forum for nurse researchers, students and clinical practitioners to participate in ongoing scholarly debate. WJNR offers clinical research reports broadened by commentaries and authors' responses.
Clinical Nursing Research
Clinical Nursing Research (CNR) is a peer-reviewed quarterly journal that addresses issues of clinical research that are meaningful to practicing nurses, providing an international forum to encourage discussion among clinical practitioners, enhance clinical practice by pinpointing potential clinical applications of the latest scholarly research, and disseminate research findings of particular interest to practicing nurses.
Applied Nursing Research
Applied Nursing Research presents original, peer-reviewed research findings clearly and directly for clinical applications in all nursing specialties. Regular features include "Ask the Experts," research briefs, clinical methods, book reviews, news and announcements, and an editorial section.Applied Nursing Research covers such areas as pain management, patient education, discharge planning, nursing diagnosis, job stress in nursing, nursing influence on length of hospital stay, and nurse/physician collaboration.
Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing
The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing aims to provide a vehicle for nurses to publish original research and scholarly papers about all areas of nursing. Papers will develop, enhance, or critique nursing knowledge. Access here.
Important Readings & Useful Information
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Council
Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses in Australia
Code of Ethics for Nurses in Australia
Continuing Competence Framework
Principles for Dealing with Professional Conduct Issues for Nurses and Midwives
ANMC Position Statements & Guidelines (http://www.anmc.org.au/positon_statements_and_guidelines)
Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
Continuing Professional Development Registration Standard
Communiques from the NMBA - The Board regularly publishes Communiques, which summarise important issues discussed at Board meetings and the decisions made.
Demonstrating Continuing Competence (a powerpoint presentation by Christine Ashley, FRCNA, previously Research and Policy Advisor, Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Your Professional Practice Portfolio - for DIploma of Nursing students, and part of your continuing professional development and reflective practice. Available here.
National Health & Medical Research Council
The National Health and Medical research Council (NHMRC) is Australia’s leading expert body promoting the development and maintenance of public and individual health standards.
NHMRC brings together within a single national organisation the functions of research funding and development of advice. One of its strengths is that it draws upon the resources of all components of the health system, including governments, medical practitioners, nurses and allied health professionals, researchers, teaching and research institutions, public and private program managers, service administrators, community health organisations, social health researchers and consumers.
The NHMRC regularly publishes guidelines and other information which are a support to health and nursing professionals. As a health and/or nursing student, you are encouraged to use these guidelines and publications during your studies and in your professional practice.
