Isolated Specialist Breast Care Nurses feel less alone as they deal with anxious patients
(WorldNews Health)

Published:23 April 2019 Dr Pammie Ellem says the participating Specialist Breast Care Nurses have gone from being shy and retiring to forging strong bonds and greater confidence. Some of Queensland`s most isolated Specialist Breast Care Nurses (SBCNs) have undergone an amazing transformation thanks to structured support sessions introduced by a CQUniversity research student. Professional peer support for SBCNs working in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia has not previously been available. That`s according to Dr Pammie Ellem, who recently graduated with her PhD based on a study to support nine SBCNs working across South-West Queensland and Central-West Queensland. The...