Meet Queensland health's indigenous nursing advisor.
Amid the recent focus of state and federal governments on Indigenous health, it seems increasing Indigenous nurse and midwifery numbers will play a significant part in addressing the life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Earlier this year Queensland Health established a full-time Indigenous Nursing Advisor position to implement strategies to boost the number of Indigenous nurses and midwives and support them in their role. TQN caught up with Odette Best, who commenced full-time in the role in January this year.
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