Publication: Swallowing problmes at the end of the palliative phase: incidence and severity in 164 unsedated patients

Bogaardt, Hans, Veerbeek, Laetitia, Kelly, Katherine, van der Heide, Agnes, van Zuylen, Lia, and Speyer, Renée (2015) Swallowing problmes at the end of the palliative phase: incidence and severity in 164 unsedated patients. Dysphagia, 30 (2). pp. 145-151.

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/43491/

Graduate Opportunities 2016 eBook

Graduate Opportunities 2016 is now available as an e-book.  You can download the special JCU version FREE at http://graduateopportunities.com/GO16-JCU

Publication: Work-family enrichment & satisfaction: the mediating role of self-efficacy & work-life balance

Chan, Xi Wen, Kalliath, Thomas, Brough, Paula, Siu, Oi-Ling, O'Driscoll, Michael P., and Timms, Carolyn (2015) Work-family enrichment and satisfaction: the mediating role of self-efficacy and work-life balance. The International Journal of Human Resource Management. pp. 1-22. (In Press)

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/43189/

Vibration exercise effects examined

A James Cook University researcher is investigating whether popular ‘vibration’ platforms, commonly sold on television infomercials, may have an adverse impact on the heart.

JCU Physiotherapy Honours student Cameron Siandri is researching the effect of vibration exercise on the heart, under the supervision of Dr Anne Jones (Physiotherapy) and Associate Professor Anthony Leicht (Sport and Exercise Science).

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Publication: Australian nursing students' experience of bullying and/or harassment during clinical placement

Budden, Lea M., Birks, Melanie, Cant, Robyn, Bagley, Tracy, and Park, Tanya (2016) Australian nursing students' experience of bullying and/or harassment during clinical placement. Collegian. (In Press)

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/42391/

EOI for BNSc and BNSc-BMid Student Representatives from each year level and campus

Expressions of interest are sought for BNSc and BNSc-BMid Student Representatives from each year level and campus.

Purpose of the Role
The primary purpose of a Student Representative is to act as point of contact between the student community and the rest of discipline. By raising student matters and communicating student views, Student Representatives make a valuable contribution to Nursing, Midwifery and Nutrition’s decision-making and activities.

Responsibilities
While the role of Student Representatives offers ample scope for innovation, there are certain basic commitments set out below:

• Meetings: Typically, Student Representatives attend two meetings per semester with the relevant year level coordinator. 
• General point of contact: Contact details for the Student Representatives are available to all students. In theory, any student could get in touch about any matter (and we encourage them to do so). In practice, this rarely happens and the onus is on Student Representatives themselves to keep their finger on the pulse of student matters.
• Social events: Student representatives are responsible for coordinating social events. 

Benefits 
As well as playing a crucial role in the student experience there are benefits to you personally.  Some of the skills and experience you will gain from your experience as a Student Representative include:

• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Organisational skills
• Team working skills
• Help improve your course
• Make a positive contribution for your fellow students

Please forward your expression of interest to your relevant year level coordinator by COB Friday 1st April:

First Year: peter.hartin@jcu.edu.au
Second Year: jane.oshannessy@jcu.edu.au
Third Year: tanya.langtree@jcu.edu.au
BNSc-BMid: gillian.harris@jcu.edu.au

Publication: Development and validation of a work stressor scale for Australian farming families

McShane, Connar J., Quirk, Frances, and Swinbourne, Anne (2015) Development and validation of a work stressor scale for Australian farming families. Australian Journal of Rural Health. pp. 1-8. (In Press)

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/41239/

Publication: A three-wave study of antecedents of work-family enrichment: the roles of social resources and affect

Siu, Oi ling, Bakker, Arnold B., Brough, Paula, Lu, Chang-qin, Wang, Haijang, Kalliath, Thomas, O'Driscoll, Michael, Lu, Jiafang, and Timms, Carolyn (2015) A three-wave study of antecedents of work-family enrichment: the roles of social resources and affect. Stress and Health, 31 (4). pp. 306-314.

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/43143/

Jocelyn Wale Seminar: The Role of Motivational Factors in Predicting Physical Activity and Weight Management in Different Life Settings

Jocelyn Wale Seminar: The Role of Motivational Factors in Predicting Physical Activity and Weight Management in Different Life Settings

Presenter: Professor Nikos Ntoumanis, Curtin University
Date: Friday 1 April 2016
Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm AEST
Location: A21-001 (JCU Cairns); 017-101 (JCU Townsville); C1-08 (JCU Singapore)

The purpose of the talk is to provide an overview of studies that I have conducted over the last 10 years in an effort to understand the role of personal and contextual motivational factors in promoting (or undermining) physical activity engagement, weight management, and psychological well-being. I will be drawing primarily from Self-Determination Theory to illustrate how significant others (e.g., fitness instructors, physical education teachers, romantic partners) can impact on decisions to engage in physical activity and healthy diet. Evidence from survey and experimental work will be presented. I will also reflect on practical issues with regard to the implementation of self-determination theory-based interventions for delivering optimal motivational strategies.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1523918184578953/

Publication: Kozier and Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing [3rd Australian edition]

Kozier, Barbara, Erb, Glenora Lea, Berman, Audrey, Snyder, Shirlee, Levett-Jones, Tracy, Dwyer, Trudy, Hales, Majella, Harvey, Nicole, Moxham, Lorna, Park, Tanya, Parker, Barbara, Reid-Searl, Kerry, and Stanley, David (2015) Kozier and Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing [3rd Australian edition]. Pearson Australia, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.

Chapters written by JCU authors:

• Chapter 19: Cultures and nursing
• Chapter 21: Concepts of growth and development
• Chapter 22: Promoting health from conception through to adolescence
• Chapter 23: Promoting health in young and middle-aged adults
• Chapter 24: Promoting health in older adults
• Chapter 25: Promoting family health
• Chapter 32: Infection prevention and control
• Chapter 39: Sensory perception
• Chapter 40: Self-concept
• Chapter 41: Sexuality
• Chapter 42: Spirituality
• Chapter 43: Stress and coping
• Chapter 44: Loss, grieving and death

Kozier and Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing prepares students for practice in a range of diverse clinical settings and help them understand what it means to be a competent professional nurse in the twenty-first century.

This third Australian edition has once again undergone a rigorous review and writing process. Contemporary changes in the regulation of nursing are reflected in the chapters and the third edition continues to focus on the three core philosophies: Person-centred care, critical thinking and clinical reasoning and cultural safety. Students will develop the knowledge, critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills to deliver care for their patients in ways that signify respect, acceptance, empathy, connectedness, cultural sensitivity and genuine concern.

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/42916/

SP1 Census Date - Thurs 24 March

SP1 Census Date is Thursday 24 March.  Census Date is the last date for withdrawal from subjects without financial penalty.  Your enrolment is considered finalised on Census Date. If your fees aren't paid or deferred by this date your enrolment will be cancelled. If you withdraw from a subject after the Census Date you are financially liable for it.

Visit the following websites for further information:

When are my fees due?
https://www.jcu.edu.au/students/fees-and-financial-support/when-are-my-fees-due

Withdrawing from subjects
https://www.jcu.edu.au/students/enrolment/withdraw-from-subjects

Publication: A retrospective chart audit of electroconvulsive therapy at a regional Australian hospital

Stormont, Barry, Diedricks, Angelo A., and Kidd, Garry (2016) A retrospective chart audit of electroconvulsive therapy at a regional Australian hospital. Australasian Psychiatry. pp. 1-4. (In Press)

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/41563/

CHS Seminar: Midlife Transitions: Perceptions of Women with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

CHS Seminar: Midlife Transitions: Perceptions of Women with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Presenter: Associate Professor Trish Wielandt
Date: Friday 1 April 2016
Time: 15:00-16:00 (AEST)
Location: 025-002 (JCU Townsville); D003-003 (JCU Cairns); A1-01 (JCU Singapore)

Alberta, a western province of Canada has one of the highest rates of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in the world with this chronic, progressive, demyelinating disease of the central nervous sytem typically diagnosed more in females aged 20 to 50 years ('midlife'). This seminar will highlight the lived experiences of women coping with MS whilst negotiating midlife.

https://www.facebook.com/events/481896445340731/

Close the Gap Coffee Morning - Thurs 17 March - Townsville

Close the Gap coffee morning, JCU Townsville campus
Thursday 17 March, 11am
Coffee cart outside Building 39
Speakers are Priscilla Page, Donald Whaleboat and Rachel Cummins

Everyone is invited!

JCU Careers Fair 2016

The Annual JCU Careers Fair is the biggest employer event held on campus. Each year, national and local employers and professional associations visit JCU to connect with students.

TOWNSVILLE CAMPUS
Tuesday 15 March, 9.30am-1.30pm
The Refectory, Building 12

CAIRNS CAMPUS
Wednesday 16 March, 9.30am-1.30pm
The Library, Building B1

Visit the Careers Fair website for a list of exhibitors and further information at https://www.jcu.edu.au/careers-and-employment/careers-fair

Publication: Service level decision-making in rural physiotherapy: development of conceptual models

Adams, Robyn, Jones, Anne, Lefmann, Sophie, and Sheppard, Lorraine (2015) Service level decision-making in rural physiotherapy: development of conceptual models. Physiotherapy Research International. (In Press)

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/43161/

Health workforce strategy development - Student survey

Queensland Health is embarking on the development of a statewide health workforce strategy to ensure that Queensland has a future health workforce that is capable, responsive, sustainable, and prepared to meet health service needs and expectations over the coming decade and beyond.  The demand for health services is expanding and expenditure on health care is rising with it. The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet's 2014 Reform of the Federation White Paper has outlined that, as our population increases and ages, as the burden of chronic disease grows, and as consumer expectations for better, faster, health services climb, the pressures on the health system and the health workforce are building.

Queensland Health is undertaking targeted consultation through a variety of mechanisms.  This online survey is one of a number of opportunities stakeholders will have to participate in information sharing and the provision of feedback.

• This first online survey is targeted at participants in the future health workforce. 
• Survey respondents will be current students undertaking health studies with a view to working in a clinical or clinical support role (medical, nursing midwifery, allied health, dental, paramedicine, etc) and either studying in Queensland or undertaking clinical placements in Queensland.

The survey should not take any longer than 10 minutes to complete.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HWStudent1

To protect access to this survey, a password has been applied.

Password: StudentWS1

Publication: Spirituality

Wicking, Kristin (2015) Spirituality. In: Berman, Audrey, Snyder, Shirlee J., Kozier, Barbara, Erb, Glenora Lea, Levett-Jones, Tracy, Dwyer, Trudy, Hales, Majella, Harvey, Nichole, Moxham, Lorna, Park , Tanya, Parker, Barbara, Reid-Searl, Kerry, and Stanley, David, (eds.) Kozier and Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing. Pearson, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, pp. 1117-1136.

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/37186/

NAHSSS Emergency Dept Clinical Placement Scholarships now open

NAHSSS EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT CLINICAL PLACEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Value up to $23,000

Available for those who wish to undertake a clinical placement in a hospital emergency department.

Applications are now open for clinical placements that meet the eligibility criteria and will commence within three months of submitting your application. Please ensure that you do not apply for placements outside of this timeframe, or if your placement has not been approved by your institution and confirmed by the hosting organisation.

The scheme is an Australian Government initiative to support nurses, midwives and nursing or midwifery students to undertake a clinical placement within a hospital emergency department.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

For eligibility criteria and further information please visit https://www.acn.edu.au/nahsss_ed_cp

First Aid Courses (JCU Townsville)

FIRST AID COURSES (Townsville)

Get your nationally recognized First aid or CPR certificate right here on campus. Sign up at the JCU gym for classes each Saturday in first semester.

$60 for CPR refreshers and $110 for Apply first aid and CPR.

https://www.jcu.edu.au/@jcu/source/first-aid-courses

Publication: Promoting health in older adults

Wicking, Kristin (2015) Promoting health in older adults. In: Berman, Audrey, Snyder, Shirlee J., Kozier, Barbara, Erb, Glenora Lea, Levett-Jones, Tracy, Dwyer, Trudy, Hales, Majella, Harvey, Nichole, Moxham, Lorna, Park, Tanya, Parker, Barbara, Reid-Searl, Kerry, and Stanley, David, (eds.) Kozier and Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing. Pearson, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, pp. 452-476.

http://researchonline.jcu.edu.au/37187/