ACN Position Statement on Standardised Nursing Terminology (SNT) The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has developed a new Position Statement on Standardised Nursing Terminology (SNT). ACN is advocating for SNT systems that enable nursing’s contribution to health care to be more visible, and to generate new insights, leading to best practice and increasing the body…
Overview Australia’s adoption of a nationwide Standardised Nursing Terminology (SNT) system would enable nursing’s contribution to healthcare to be more visible, to generate more insights, leading to best practice and an increase in the body of nursing knowledge. The SNT would allow healthcare practitioners, regardless of their location or healthcare system, to understand exactly what…
ACN Position Statement: Artificial Intelligence (AI) The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has developed a new Position Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI). This Position Statement aims to provide nurses with an understanding of the core principles to safely navigate using AI, recognising the pivotal and important role of AI, and acknowledging the role AI will…
Overview AI’s role in health care is poised to expand exponentially in the coming years. AI is becoming more advanced, accurate, practical, effective, efficient, and economical for nursing care providing the nursing profession with opportunities while also adding pressure to apply AI technology in patient care. The key issues for the nursing profession surrounding AI…
On this page: What is artificial intelligence? Historical development of AI in health care Digital health and applications of AI in nursing practice Generative AI in nursing Challenges and considerations What’s on the horizon? What is artificial intelligence? Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think…
The Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers is the only award of its kind in Australia, recognising nurse leaders and innovators who transform our health and aged care systems. These trailblazers make significant impacts by reducing costs, improving quality of care, and enhancing consumer satisfaction. Established in 2019 and administered by the Australian College of…
2024 Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is proud to reveal the four nurses who have been selected as Finalists in the 2024 Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers. In its sixth year, the Award recognises and celebrates nurses whose leadership has led to innovative solutions to address key…
The 2024 National Nursing Forum (NNF) will be held in tropical Cairns from 14-16 August. This vibrant city, known for its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, offers a plethora of activities and sights to explore. While attending the NNF, take advantage of the opportunity to immerse yourself in all that Cairns has to…
Why would you choose the Nurse Practitioner pathway? Have you ever wanted to advance your career in nursing and enhance person-centered care but remain at the point of care? Have you had a career in one or two specialty areas and would like to further your knowledge, experience, and opportunities in evidence-based practice? The nurse…
This year’s National Nursing Forum (NNF) in Cairns, proudly supported by our Principal Partner, HESTA, and the Queensland Government, will feature high-profile keynote speakers whose visions for the future of nursing and health care are as diverse as their backgrounds. From senior advisors and professors to CEOs and policy advocates, these leaders will share insights…