Nicole Madigan - 25-08-2021

While rewarding, nursing is one of the most demanding jobs there is, both physically and mentally. And although nurses are well versed on how to manage conditions

Nicole Madigan - 15-01-2019

After many years of combining shift work and night duty with raising her own young children, midwife Caroline McMahon began to feel overwhelmed and exhausted.

Nicole Madigan - 10-04-2018

Violence and aggressive behaviour directed towards nurses by patients and their families is underreported, according to literature, most likely due to nurses' high thresholds

Health Insights - 17-01-2017

Unfortunately, in the course of providing health service to patients, you will encounter many patients who behave in a way that makes you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Inappropriate

Health Insights - 17-01-2017

Patients who present as hostile, violent, or aggressive in some way, may result in healthcare workers fearing for their own safety. Here we discuss best practices in managing

HealthTimes - 15-07-2016

Occupational violence and aggression is rife within the healthcare sector. The impact of verbal and physical assault can leave psychological scars that lead many to question