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Karina So
Interested in urological nursing? Over the next two months, the NSW Urological Nursing Society (NUNS) has a few educational events organised for nurses interested in urological nursing. We begin with a national conference in the Gold Coast Convention Centre on 8-10 March. Invited speakers will share their experiences as Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Practice Nurses. Local, interstate and overseas nurse presenters have a number of free papers and posters to showcase their clinical, educational and research work. There are plenty of
opportunities to socialise and to check out the trade displays. On 30 May, the local group has an exciting program on bladder and prostate cancer treatment and management. We are well supported by the urologists at St Vincents Private Hospital and the venue is easily accessible by public transport. Your readers can contact urological_nurses@ hotmail.com for additional information. Nurses who would like to gain a certificate in Urological Nursing, here is the chance to attend a 2-day, post graduate course on urological nursing at the College of Nursing in May. Our group appreciates the on-going support from the NSWNA in providing a free service for the nursing community such as the Diary Dates in The Lamp. On behalf of our members, we would like to express our gratitude. Karina So, CNC, Concord Hospital. Vice President of NUNS
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THE TROUBLE WITH TUESDAYS
You may be finding it hard to talk to our information officers on Tuesdays. This is because Tuesday is the one day of the week when all our staff are in the office for staff and team meetings. These meetings are essential for information distribution and planning activities. If at all possible, please don’t ring on this day as there can be considerable delays. But if you need urgent assistance, you will get it.
NSWNA member Lesley Urquhart (second from left) on an NPA bushwalk in Royal National Park
Our information department receives approximately 900 calls per week, and the phones are ringing hot from 8am to 5.30pm.
National Parks Association welcomes all
We are working hard to meet your needs and thank you for your patience.
I’m a member of the NSWNA and a member of The National Parks Association (NPA). I think other members of the NSWNA may be interested in joining The NPA. The NPA is a non-government, non-profit, volunteer conservation and bushwalking community group – the largest in Australia. The NPA offers members over 1000 free midweek and weekend activities a year including bush walks, canoe trips, bike rides, family trips, slideshows, biodiversity surveys, bird watching, bush care and conservation work. Activities cater for all levels of fitness. Easy/short walks, day bushwalks, overnight bushwalks and week bushwalks into remote areas. The activities take place
around Sydney, around NSW, around Australia and overseas. Research shows that bushwalking can help lower stress levels and blood pressure, improve mental wellbeing, boost immunity, and enhance your quality of life. By joining the NPA, you will get fit, make new friends, explore the great outdoors and help protect and conserve the natural areas and biodiversity of Australia. For more information, ring the NPA office on 9299 0000 or check the Website www.npansw.org.au I’ve attached a photo from a recent NPA walk in the Royal National Park lead by my husband. (My husband and I are on the left in the photo.) Lesley Urquhart, CNS, St George Public Hospital
Call 8595 1234 (metro) or 1300 367 962 (non-metro).
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