Wounds have become a significant public health challenge, consuming a large amount of healthcare resources (Wounds Australia, 2022). They can severely affect people’s quality of life, causing psychological and social distress (Eriksson et al., 2022; Falcone et al., 2021), and may lead to significant periods of lost employment, resulting in financial loss (McCosker et al.,…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) welcomes the cumulative impact of funding and measures in tonight’s Federal Budget as recognition by the Government of the vital and significant role of nurses and nursing in providing quality health care for all Australians. Interim ACN CEO, Emeritus Professor Leanne Boyd, said that direct and indirect measures in…
International Nurses Day 2024 The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Foundation is proud to be part of an important partnership with Endometriosis Australia to train Endometriosis Specialty Nurses (Endo Nurses) to provide much-needed care in communities in rural, remote, and regional Australia. The new scholarship program will fund training for 100 Endo Nurses to provide…
International Nurses Day 2024 “Our nurses, our future – the economic power of care” On International Nurses Day (IND) 2024, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is urging governments to work with the nursing profession to deliver significant health reforms that will keep nurses in nursing to ensure that all Australians continue to have access…
Nurse Midwife Health Program Australia (NMHPA) is a new government-funded initiative offering free and confidential support and counselling to nurses, midwives, and students. Nurses and midwives often face immense challenges, repeatedly witnessing people at their lowest moments, enduring vicarious trauma, and carrying the weight of caregiving long after the end of their shifts. Until now,…
On this page: Social images | Email banners | Web banners | Suggested messaging | Tag us with social handles Are you passionate about advancing wound care education? Join us in raising awareness and supporting aspiring wound care professionals by sharing information about our scholarships. Your voice can make a significant difference in someone’s career…
ScholarshipWound Care Scholarships On this page: Overview | Available scholarships | Eligibility criteria | Funding details | Selection criteria | FAQs | Apply Explore ACN Scholarships View opportunities Got questions? 1800 061 660 scholarships@acn.edu.au Transform healthcare with specialised wound care training with a scholarship today Chronic wounds affect approximately 450,000 Australians each year, significantly diminishing their…
A total of 487,753 nurses and midwives were registered for clinical practice in Australia in the reporting period of April to June 2023 (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, 2023). The importance of nurses and midwives within our healthcare system cannot be overemphasised as we account for 58.6 per cent of all healthcare practitioners nationally…
Venepuncture and cannulation are essential healthcare procedures, crucial for administering medications, fluids, and taking blood samples. Given that nearly half of pediatric patients and a third of adults experience challenging intravenous access, proficiency in these techniques extends beyond mere skill—it requires a deep understanding of vein selection. By recognising and addressing these complexities, healthcare professionals…
At ACN, we value the insights and experiences of our Affiliate Members. Being an ACN Affiliate Member is more than just a partnership; it’s about forming connections, supporting each other and bettering the industry for our nurses, students and health care professionals. We want to hear directly from our affiliates about why they enjoy being…