ACN Pre-Budget Submission 2024-25 The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is calling on the Government to fund a major national campaign to promote a positive image of a lifelong career in nursing as a core component of major reforms needed to build a multidisciplinary health workforce skilled to meet the complex needs of a growing…
On International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) reiterates and reinforces the commitment of nurses and the nursing profession to improving women’s health and wellbeing. ACN CEO, Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN, said the values, practices, and objectives of ACN and the nursing profession are fully aligned with the spirit of…
In honour of International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting the extraordinary female leaders within our organisation. These trailblazers have navigated the multifaceted landscape of leadership, carving paths in diverse fields and roles. They now share their wisdom on rising to leadership, embodying inclusive leadership traits, and addressing the current challenges leaders encounter. Their insights provide not…
Stakeholder kit The National Nursing Forum is almost here! Help us to spread the word to your network via our stakeholder kit, so we can help them to elevate their expertise and make lifelong connections in 2024. More information on National Nursing Forum If you have any event queries, please contact our event organisers acn@aceo.net.au.…
Overview Modern slavery, encompassing human trafficking, forced labour, forced marriage, and sexual exploitation, affects an estimated 40.3 million people globally. Despite a common misconception that modern slavery is limited to developing countries, it is a worldwide issue, with Australia also affected. Nurses, as frontline healthcare workers, are crucial in identifying and protecting victims and vulnerable…
Throughout my nursing career, I would like to think that I have had a significant impact on the lived experience of many patients, including patients whom I was never able to meet. Patients with whom I never had the opportunity to sit down and talk about their care and their needs. Patients who needed me…
The transition from working in clinical nursing providing direct patient care to assuming a management role is a path many of us have taken, yet few were adequately prepared for. Unlike other promotions, advancing into management within health care frequently happens without the requisite administrative or leadership skills development. As many nurses find themselves navigating…
Overview The Australian College of Nursing emphasises the importance of specialised qualifications for nurses working in maternal, child, and family health nursing (MCFHN) to ensure high-quality, expert care. While recognising the distinct roles of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Midwives (RMs), ACN advocates for RNs with specialized qualifications in MCFHN, underscoring the significance of their…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) today honoured the memory of Lt Col Vivian Bullwinkel and 21 of her dedicated wartime nursing colleagues with scholarships awarded to emerging Australian nurse leaders. The ‘Bullwinkel Scholarships’ – valued at up to $10,000 each – were awarded at Duntroon House at the Royal Military College in Canberra, on…
ACN Response to the NSW Government Special Commission of Inquiry into Healthcare Funding The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has urged the NSW Government to provide greater funding and support to bolster the nursing workforce to meet increasing health needs across the State. In its submission to the NSW Government Special Commission of Inquiry into…