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Sarah Mitchell, Nurse Practitioner, Brisbane asks:

42m ago

What is the current best practice for NP prescribing of Schedule 8 medications in community health settings in QLD? Recent guideline changes have created some confusion.

PrescribingNurse PractitionerQueensland

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Dr James Okafor · Pharmacist

The updated QLD Health guidelines from March 2026 clarify that NPs with Schedule 8 authority can prescribe within their scope provided the patient is under an established therapeutic relationship and the prescription is documented against an active care plan. The key change is the removal of the dual-signature requirement for continuation scripts under 30 days…

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Anonymous · Verified practitioner asks:

3h ago

Has anyone navigated transitioning from acute care to community health as a senior nurse? The pay drop is significant but the work-life balance seems worth it. Would appreciate honest perspectives.

CareerCommunity HealthNursing

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Liam Tremblay, Medical Student, Adelaide asks:

5h ago

Looking for a cardiology supervisor for my fourth year elective in South Australia. Does anyone have recommendations or connections?

Medical StudentCardiologySouth Australia

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Dr Amara Osei, Doctor, Perth asks:

9h ago

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How are GPs managing the increasing demand for mental health plans given current Medicare restrictions? Finding myself referring patients out when I could provide the support directly.

Mental HealthGPMedicare

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Jordan Williams, NP Student, Sydney asks:

12h ago

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I have been trying to find a clinical mentor for six months. Cold-calling hospitals, emailing associations, no responses. Is this normal? How did others find their first mentor?

NP StudentMentorshipClinical Placement

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