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This lecture discusses the complex issue of the development of a healthy personality in adolescent girls. The concepts of femininity, sexuality and society are discussed, in the context of the development of an adolescent girls’ identity as they become women. How young women are perceived within our culture, and issues of objectification of women’s sexuality are discussed at length. The risks and conflicts faced by teenage girls in today’s world are considered and key dimensions of this important social phenomena analysed. This is a highly informative lecture.

This lecture discusses the key factors involved in the development of drug abuse in adolescents. The most commonly used legal and illegal drugs used and abused by adolescents are described. The developing adolescent brain is discussed, and the impact that drug use has on the developing teenage brain, considered. The availability of online pharmaceuticals to this age group is also discussed. The issues of the ‘ice epidemic’ and the policy for supervised ‘chroming’ are explored in this highly informative lecture.

This lecture is about Indigenous peoples in Australia and depressive illness. It discusses the importance of knowing ‘where you are from’ as a major factor in the development of mental wellness. Depressive illness is defined and the physiological and psychological signs and symptoms are described. The importance of using culturally appropriate communication is emphasised along with the importance of organic factors such as consumption of alcohol, substance abuse and poor blood glucose control when assessing mental health.

This lecture discusses the profound impact that nurses have in promoting Indigenous well-being. It identifies and explores some of the problems that prevent nurses providing the best care. In this passionate and challenging lecture, statistics of Indigenous mortality and morbidity rates are provided. Major health issues affecting Indigenous people are identified and strategies to address these problems are provided. The importance of nurses breaking the cycle of chronic poor health amongst these populations are emphasised in this lecture.

This lecture provides a comprehensive review and exploration of research findings from the longitudinal research project entitled ‘Life Chances Study’. The study began in 1990, the year in which the 138 participants were born, and highlights the impact of socio-economic disadvantage over their life-time. The most recent report ‘Turning 18 – Pathways and Plans’ (2010) presents the lives of the participants - as 18 year olds- when they left school and sought further training or work.

This lecture provides information on ‘Headspace” an Australian Government, Youth Mental Health Initiative where those between twelve and twenty five years can access services. Safe and unsafe, healthy and unhealthy risk taking behaviours in adolescents are discussed and analysed. Systems and structures that are provided by the government to support teenage mental health are described and discussed in detail. The need to keep the community informed of government resources is emphasised in this informative lecture.

This lecture provides an overview of the role of the Victorian Police Youth Affairs Office and their ‘Safe Street” and ‘Party Safe Plan’, programmes to facilitate a safe and secure environment for youth. Social strategies to prevent crime and create a more integrated society are provided. The dangers of under-age drinking on the development of adolescent children are discussed. A sociological perspective on the issue of under-age drinking is provided and the impact this activity has on teenagers is explored.

This lecture discusses the complex concepts of mental health and mental illness in young people. It gives an overview of a range of different types of behaviours of concern, observed in adolescents. Healthy and unhealthy coping strategies seen in youth are described and reasons for the use of these mental defence mechanisms are discussed. The main types of psychiatric illnesses seen in young people are considered and information is provided on helpful resources and actions. This is an informative lecture.

This lecture discusses the impact of parental divorce and separation upon adolescent children. An overview of the concept of family is discussed and the psychosocial changes, which are affecting the child, are acknowledged and explored. The changing gender roles and the impact of technology on the family are discussed. Some key factors that impact upon the mental health of adolescents caused by relationship breakdown are identified in this highly informative lecture.

This lecture discusses how midwives can incorporate knowledge of, and respect for differing ways of interpreting and working with Asian women during the continuum of child birth. Information is provided on reproductive health in particular child birth issues and the post-partum period for Asian women. The social construction of the birth experience is discussed and accounts of Mong women’s experiences are utilised to clarify Asian women’s differing perspectives and expectations of the pregnancy, birth and motherhood experiences experience.

This lecture discusses the psychosocial aspects of pregnancy and the development of the woman’s imagined world. How and why the imagined world is constructed is analysed applying attachment theory and psychoanalytic perspectives.

This lecture states the importance of applying theory to practice. The need for nurses to be aware and to apply contemporary research findings to patient care and enhance skin care is emphasised. Practical and realistic strategies to prevent the development of pressure ulcers are provided. Maintenance of healthy skin integrity is discussed in detail. Preventative measures to manage continence are provided to prevent dermatitis associated with incontinence. This is a highly interactive session.

This lecture discusses the prevention, the assessment, the management and care of pressure ulcers. It identifies the people at risk of developing pressure ulcers. The need to provide education for patients at risk of developing pressure ulcers and the nursing staff is emphasised.

This session provides an overview of the role of beds in the incidents of falls within health care facilities. The use of bedrails is discussed and the concept of restraint is explored. Guidelines for the safe use of beds, side rails and related equipment are provided. Research and studies are referred too extensively to support this discussion. Useful suggestions are provided for the use of this equipment for patients who are acutely ill within the community and in private homes.

Exploration of a top down strategic approach to E-Health with an emphasis on the application of electronic processes in chronic disease management.

An excellent lecture that looks at a range of key factors relating to substance abuse in adolescents.

This lecture discusses elderly residential care and the law. The increase in responsibilities and the resulting increase in exposure to risk for registered nurses working in the area of residential aged care is described and discussed. The laws governing nursing practice within elderly aged care are described and discussed. The reasons for clear documentation of incidents promptly are discussed. Examples of incidents which occurred in aged residential care and resulted in legal interventions are provided. This is a highly informative lecture.

This lecture provides an overview of smart pump technologies. The three main causes of harm to patients within the Australian health care system are identified. The main causes of medication errors are provided. An overview of smart pump technologies for reducing the incidence of life threatening errors is provided. Risk identification as a foundation for effective and safe pump selection is emphasised. The need to use up-to-date technologies in order to provide the best standards of nursing care is discussed.

This lecture defines Bariatrics & discusses the availability of surgical procedures to promote the health of a person who is obese. Stories of patients who are obese are told. Their traumatic experiences within the health system are described. Nurse’s prejudices and attitudes towards patients who are obese are discussed.

This lecture begins with a brief discussion on retrospective and prospective audits.