Kerry Reid-Searl

TL;DR: This paper reflects on the achievements of the first 18 months of the Council of Deans of Nursing and Midwifery Australia and New Zealand expert reference group, and considers future directions for the enhancement of simulation learning practice, research and development in Australian nursing.

TL;DR: The perceptions of nurses working in mental health of effective clinical leadership are explored to understand these characteristics and how they can influence positive outcomes for clients is crucial in addressing the recruitment and retention challenges for the nursing workforce.

TL;DR: The findings of a grounded theory informed study exploring the attributes and characteristics required for effective clinical leadership in mental health nursing, specifically the views of nurses working inmental health about the importance of effective communication in day to day clinical leadership are presented.

TL;DR: Nursing staff welcomed the programme and benefitted from its implementation, however, strategies must be explored to accommodate the staffing needs associated with providing emergency and subacute care in the nursing home setting.

TL;DR: Concerns about the adequacy of the supervision for nursing students are raised and the need for a more concerted approach to the theoretical and clinical education of students in relation to medication administration is highlighted.