Episode 36 Synopsis

The Tyranny of Distance 
The Alice Springs ICU is a long way from anywhere. We meet the nurses who must overcome language and cultural barriers in order to treat their critically ill patients.
 Duration: Approx 10 mins 
Location: Alice Springs Hospital, NT 

SENsational
 They are called State Enrolled Nurses in most states; in Victoria they are Division 2s. Whatever you call them… these nurses play a vital role in the health care of Australians. We discuss the role and future of this important workforce. 
Duration: Approx 10 mins
 Locations: Royal Perth Hospital, WA
 Monash Medical Centre, VIC 
Alice Springs Hospital, NT
 Western Australian Health Dept, WA 
South Australian Health Dept, SA
 Queensland Health Dept, QLD

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