Advanced Concepts of Cancer Nursing
This unit of study explores the impetus for change in conventional health service delivery and the issues related to providing health services for people with chronic disease.
A nurse’s guide to flood safety
Featured Image: speedshutter Photography on Shutterstock The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Disaster Health Faculty supports the development of resources to prepare nurses to respond to disaster conditions. A nurse faces disaster conditions when the normal functioning of the organisation has been suddenly disrupted by a wide-scale emergency. Emergencies can be isolated to the organisation…
A day in the life of an infection prevention and control nurse
I had a less-than common career path lead me to becoming an infection prevention and control nurse. After a difficult graduate program during the COVID-19 pandemic, I learned that ward-based nursing was not for me, and I moved into diagnostic nursing. I started a position as an endoscopy nurse, with no previous gastroenterology experience. An…
How can nurses support the elimination of rheumatic heart disease?
Featured Image: SewCreamStudio on Shutterstock Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a condition that many nurses have heard of but little may have had direct experience in treating. RHD, like other chronic heart conditions, has a high long-term fatality rate. Nurses need to have a keen eye to notice symptoms, risk factors and implement preventative measures…
Congratulations to the 2023 ACN graduates!
Image: Professor Deborah Hatcher MACN as she shares her wisdom to ACN Graduates at the Graduation Ceremony in Sydney. Last week, nurses from across Australia joined together in Sydney, NSW to attend their graduation from the Australian College of Nursing (ACN). Held in-person for the first time since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
ACN welcomes Blair Comley PSM as next Secretary of Department of Health and Aged Care
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) welcomes the announcement of Blair Comley as the next Secretary of the Department of Health and Aged Care. Mr Comley, who is an experienced public service leader at both Federal and State levels, takes over from retiring Secretary, Professor Brendan Murphy, from 17 July 2023. ACN CEO, Adjunct Professor…
Ensuring safe vaccination for seafarers in Illawarra and Shoalhaven
Featured Image: Port Kembla Harbour on the NSW South Coast. Taras Vyshnya on Shutterstock Australians across the country know the pivotal role nurses played in the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination. Millions of Australians rolled up their sleeves to receive their vaccination from a nurse immuniser, who provided the consultation, vaccination and follow-up. Nurse immunisers…
Congratulations to the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours recipients
Every year, nurses across the country are showing up every day to provide high-quality health care for all Australians. From executive nurses leading policy change to the quiet achievers providing expert care in the community, we are proud that our nursing profession continues to be recognised for this important work. The Australian College of Nursing…
A day in the life of a perioperative scrub/scout nurse
Featured Image: DisobeyArt on Shutterstock The operating theatre department requires quick feet and a quick mind to ensure that patients are getting the best care they need under exceptionally vulnerable circumstances. When a patient in our health system goes into the operating theatre, they are putting their trust in us, their health workers. Theatre is…
From ally to advocate: Five tips for nurses to support their LGBTIQA+ colleagues
Featured Image: Andrey_Popov on Shutterstock As a nurse, you know that providing the best care starts with creating a safe environment and modelling your practice to be patient-centred. According to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, patient-centred care in safe environments is more cost-effective and leads to improvements to safety and…