Mothers in Uganda will benefit from safer, higher-quality care during childbirth, thanks to a local initiative supported by the Australian College of Nursing (ACN). As part of the ODENNA Africa Project, led by the International Council of Nurses (ICN), ACN is mentoring and sharing knowledge with the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Union (UNMU) to improve…
Postgraduate study is your chance to specialise in what you’re most passionate about, take your career to the next level, and step into leadership roles. But let’s be honest—balancing study with the demands of a nursing career isn’t easy. Long shifts, night duty, and the physical and emotional challenges of the job can make it…
Adjunct Professor Kathryn Zeitz PhD FACN, is the incoming Australian College of Nursing CEO. Kathryn is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Flinders University and an Adjunct Professor at The University of Adelaide. Since 2017, she has been a nursing representative on the Independent Hospital Pricing Authority Clinical Advisory Committee. Outside her professional roles, Kathryn is…
Presenting at a conference, seminar or forum is a great platform for nurses to share innovative ideas and groundbreaking research. It also provides an opportunity to build your profile and showcase your visionary work. Whether you are an undergraduate, registered nurse, or even retired, these events give nurses the chance to share their learnings, insights,…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is offering a new education program providing nurses and other health professionals in 22 Pacific Island countries and territories with life-saving skills through its immunisation course aimed at improving health outcomes in the region. With 50 funded placements supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), the course, developed in…
At ACN, we value the insights and experiences of our Affiliate Members. Being an ACN Affiliate Member is more than just a relationship; it is about forming connections, supporting each other, and advancing the industry for our nurses, students, and healthcare professionals. We want to hear directly from our affiliates about why they enjoy being…
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Nine of the nation’s largest nursing and midwifery organisations have formed an Alliance to campaign for significant and meaningful primary health care reform. The Alliance calls on all governments to enable nurses, nurse practitioners, midwives, and allied health professionals to work to their full scope of practice to improve access to quality and affordable health…
Early in 2024, while helping my stepdaughter with her recently commenced enrolled nursing studies, we began to talk about the current state of nursing in Australia, and what it is like to be a nurse in a tertiary hospital. During this conversation, she asked me a question I had not been asked before: “Do patients…
STEPHEN CENATIEMPO: This week, the final report of what’s called the Unleashing the Potential of Our Health Workforce – Scope of Practice Review was released by the Health Minister Mark Butler, and look, it seems to be mixed reviews to it. The Australian College of General Practitioners say that some of the recommendations could make…