Today, on International Nurses Day, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has been proud to receive recognition for nurses from across the country and the world. This includes an open letter from the prestigious Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) to nurses and midwives acknowledging their work and efforts in the…
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A bush nurse who served in World War I, Sister Kenny was well known for her successful but controversial methods of treating polio.
Declared an Australian National Living Treasure, Lowitja became the first Aboriginal person to train as a nurse at Royal Adelaide Hospital.
A trailblazing nurse, Vivian’s story of surviving the Bangka Island massacre and advancing the profession is legendary.
A non-English speaking migrant, Olga not only became a nurse but paved way for transcultural nursing in Australia.
Olive, who chose nursing against her family’s wishes, was only the second Australian nurse to be the President of ICN.
Joan was a strong, outspoken advocate for improved standards in education and greater professional development of nurses.
Pat, considered a modern leader in nurse education, played a major role in progressing hospital-based training to tertiary-based education.
A Nightingale trained nurse, Lucy is credited with having played a critical role in establishing modern nursing in Australia.