This course is designed for nurses who are required to perform hearing assessment, diagnosis and management. This course provides comprehensive audiometry testing and interpret test findings to develop and implement evidence-based interventions tailored to individuals with hearing needs.
The National Nursing Forum (NNF), proudly supported by our Principal Partner, HESTA, and the Queensland Government, is a must-attend event for all nurses eager to expand their horizons, advance their careers, and connect with like-minded colleagues. Held in sunny Cairns from 14 to 16 August 2024, this year’s theme is Regenerate, Reinvigorate, Reclaim – Sustainable…
International Archives Day 2024 On International Archives Day, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is proud to announce valuable additions to the National Nursing Archives of Australia, including a new website. International Archives Day highlights the crucial work of archives and archivists in preserving historical records. Archives are vital in providing public access to community…
Australia’s peak nursing bodies are united in supporting scope of practice and primary care reform processes. The peaks have each submitted individual responses to Issues Paper 2 from the Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce – Scope of Practice Review. Here is our joint submission. joint-response-from-nursing-and-midwifery-peak-bodies-scope-of-practice-issues-paper-2
ACN Response to Scope of Practice Review – Issues Paper 2 The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is calling on all health professions to work collaboratively to support and promote the much-needed primary health care reforms that will flow from the Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce – Scope of Practice Review, which is…
Picture this, you are in an interview for your dream job. The panel chair states, “This is the last question.” As you quietly sigh with relief, they follow with, “Describe your leadership style, and what makes you an effective leader?” Your mind goes blank, and then a corporate word salad enters your brain – bureaucratic,…
ACN Position Statement: Scope of Practice – Registered Nurses in the community setting The Australian College of Nursing today released a new Position Statement: Scope of Practice – Registered Nurses in the community setting. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) clarifies that “the scope of nursing practice is not limited to specific tasks, functions, or…
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…
A clinical research nurse (CRN), also known as a clinical trial nurse or research coordinator, is a registered nurse (RN) who possesses advanced knowledge and skills in both clinical nursing and research methodologies (Australian College of Nursing, 2022). The role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to conduct clinical trials or research projects, collect and analyse…
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