This year’s theme is ‘Nurses: A Voice to Lead - Invest in Nursing and respect rights to secure global health’, focusing on the need to protect, support and invest in the nursing profession to strengthen health systems around the world.
Experts from the University of Southern Queensland are available for comment on the below topics related to nursing education, services and workforce.
- Dr Aletha Ward, Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery can comment on why we celebrate International Nurses Day, the role of nurses in the pandemic, the role of nurses in leading the way in crucial issues such as climate change and emissions reduction, and the future role of nursing.
- Barbara Black, Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery can comment on the life and legacy of nursing icon Florence Nightingale, whose birthday is also celebrated as International Nurses Day.
- Odette Best, Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery can comment on the truth about past First Nations nurses and midwives.
- Jessie Elliott, Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery can comment on the benefits of working as a remote, regional or rural nurse, and the skill shortage of nurses in the bush.
To arrange an interview with any of the following experts, contact Griffith Thomas 0423 234 822 or Sarah Green 0417 799 331, or email news@unisq.edu.au.
