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Indigenous Nursing
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Jackson from The Nurse Break interviewed Melanie Robinson, one of Australia’s most senior Indigenous nurses and former CEO of CATSINAM.
We talked about:
Mel is an RN of more than 18 years, with a background spanning paediatrics, critical care, aged care, government policy and research and so much more.
We discussed multiple topics and themes including:
– The relationship between traditional healing and medicine and the ‘Western Medical Model’
– Cultural Safety and Awareness
– Restorative Health
– Different cultural practices specific to Indigenous communities
– Learn about Sorry Business, Men’s Business and Women’s Business, being Sung and more, especially if you’re going to work rural & remote
– We discussed racism and justice
– Tackled the big questions around how non-indigenous nurses and midwives can provide culturally safe care
….and much more….
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