The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is deeply saddened by the death of the Member for Dunkley, Peta Murphy MP. ACN CEO, Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN, said Peta Murphy made a significant contribution to politics, public life, and her community and constituents. “She will be remembered fondly for her outstanding personal advocacy for women…
The National Nursing Forum (NNF) is not just an event; it is a platform for nurses from across the nation to come together and share innovative ideas and groundbreaking research. Held in sunny Cairns, the 2024 NNF will explore the theme Regenerate, Reinvigorate, Reclaim: Sustainable solutions for our future. Presenting at the NNF provides an…
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Recently, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) provided updates to the shingles vaccine schedule in Australia. As our understanding of the disease advances and vaccination methods improve, these updates are crucial for ensuring the health of Australians. As health practitioners, we are accountable for familiarising ourselves with these changes so we can provide…
The year may be winding down, but the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) isn’t slowing down! From a unique opportunity to meet our innovative CEO to scholarships for emerging policy leaders, there are plenty of exciting things on offer again this month. Whether you’re looking to upskill, engage with peers, or gain new insights, we’ve…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is calling for significant changes to Australia’s model of primary healthcare delivery to reflect the changing healthcare needs of an ageing population and supply issues affecting sections of the health workforce. In its submission to the Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce Review (the Cormack Review), ACN provides…
The First Nations Faculty of the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands and waterways where we all work and live. The Referendum was a devastating result for many peoples across Australia. For many First Nations people, this continues to be a difficult period as, overwhelmingly, First Nations Peoples supported…
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This unit of study explores the notion of advanced nursing practice within the context of the health care system, the clinical practice domain and the nursing profession.
View Fullscreen More resources Position Statement The sexual harassment and/or sexual assault of nurses by patients 5 March 2021 Position Statement Nurses, immunisation and health 21 April 2020 Position Statement Leading digital health transformation: The value of Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) roles 14 July 2020 Position Statement Nurse-led innovations in response to COVID-19 for…