View Fullscreen More resources Submission Special commission of inquiry into healthcare funding 1 October 2023 Policy Paper Nursing leadership in diversity and inclusion guiding principles 2 February 2021 Position Statement ACN emissions reduction charter 17 June 2021 Position Statement The role of the nurse in the assessment and management of multimorbidity 17 February 2021 Position…
The Australian College of Nursing stands in solidarity with nurses and all those who have served in our military this Remembrance Day. Nurses continue to play an important role in our military campaigns and civic response to crises; this week we acknowledge and remember their sacrifice and dedication to serving our communities. We particularly remember…
View Fullscreen More resources Submission Special commission of inquiry into healthcare funding 1 October 2023 Policy Paper Nursing leadership in diversity and inclusion guiding principles 2 February 2021 Position Statement ACN emissions reduction charter 17 June 2021 Position Statement The role of the nurse in the assessment and management of multimorbidity 17 February 2021 Position…
As a nurse, you have skills that you are building on to lead and manage and the determination and ambition to succeed in your career. Knowing what is needed to build a prosperous and satisfying career though is completely objective. This means you will have to seriously consider what YOU will need to do to…
Learning outcomes: Know yourself as a leader 5 leadership styles characteristics, advantages and disadvantages will be highlighted. Leadership behaviour As you review the different leadership styles you may relate to some and have that aha moment, or leaders may resonate with you. Then you can build on your self-awareness around your strengths and potential areas…
Communication is not a one-way process. It requires, at least, someone to give the message and someone to receive it. Demonstrating active listening shows the person that their message is both received and understood. To enhance your listening skills, you need to let the other person know that you are listening to what they are…
Q&A: What do you think is “ethical leadership”? (Write 2-3 paragraphs) Ethical leaders do the right thing, at the right time, for the right reasons. They put their ethics before the bottom line and this makes it more likely for their teams to be loyal, dedicated and ethical in return. Ethical leaders seek to; Maintain…
Q&A: What is critical thinking and when would you use critical thinking in the clinical setting? (Write 2-3 paragraphs) In literature ‘critical thinking’ is often used, and perhaps confused, with problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills and clinical reasoning. In practice, problem-solving tends to focus on the identification and resolution of a problem, whilst critical thinking…
We all get angry, it’s a normal emotion. However, some of us handle our anger better than others. To manage anger, acknowledge that you have a problem, keep a hostility log, and build a support network based on trust. Anger An emotional condition that has different intensities from irritation to rage. Same as all other…
An overview of the Imposter Cycle and recognising the impact of Imposter Syndrome in ourselves, our workplace and in others by Kaarin Goeldner, RN, MACN, ENL. Imposter Syndrome is an insidious and unproductive feeling of phoniness and unworthiness amongst people. Even highly motivated people sometimes don’t believe the credit that comes their way. Almost…