Mental health nursing is a big career opportunity and is a diverse and rewarding profession. Almost one in two will experience a mental health condition at some point in their lifetime and one in five Australians experience a mental health condition each year. One significant...
There is an increasing demand for highly trained mental health nurses in Australia. The Department of Health estimates Australia will be short-staffed by almost 40 per cent of the mental health nurses it needs by 2030. However, this does mean more opportunities for those interested...
What is a mental health nurse? Mental health problems begin with stressful life events like financial problems, the death of a loved one, divorce, substance abuse, neurodivergence, or just one’s upbringing. Multiple genes can interact to cause mental illness as well. Some people have chronic...