The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) welcomes the findings and recommendations of the Final Report of the Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce – Scope of Practice Review, released today by the Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler. ACN is urging the Government to respond positively to the recommendations and…
Accessibility remains a cornerstone of equitable healthcare service delivery in Australia, representing the very foundation upon which Medicare was built. Registered nurses (RNs) stand as frontline advocates to provide accessible and equitable health care. However, the extent of their impact hinges greatly on the support and funding of the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). Amidst this…
The introduction of laws to remove outdated ‘collaborative arrangements’, which take effect from tomorrow 1 November, will allow Nurse Practitioners and Endorsed Midwives to autonomously provide Medicare services and prescribe Pharmaceutical Benefits Schedule (PBS) medications. This is a big win for nurses and midwives who, since 2010, have had a legal requirement to have collaborative…
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…
The National Nursing Forum (NNF) is the Australian College of Nursing’s signature annual leadership and educational event bringing together nurses, students and other health professionals from around the country and across the globe.
This unit of study will allow nurses to expand their knowledge of specific nursing interventions relating to breast cancer surgery.
The below references and additional resources is for the article, The importance of perseverance, relating to ACN’s advocacy and policy work published from The Hive, Issue #48, Summer 2024/25 edition. Influencing change Pre-budget submission 2024-2025 https://www.acn.edu.au/advocacy-policy/2024-2025-pre-budget-submission Review of General Practice Incentives https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-10/review-of-general-practice-incentives-expert-advisory-panel-report-to-the-australian-government_0.pdf Consultations that impact how nurses work Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce…
The below references are for the article, Nature Contact in Nursing, from The Hive, Issue #48, Summer 2024/25 edition. References Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2024). Health workforce. Australian Government. Accessed: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/workforce/health-workforce Beukeboom, C. J., Langeveld, D., & Tanja-Dijkstra, K. (2012). Stress-reducing effects of real and artificial nature in a hospital waiting room. The…
Why do you need a nurse for an X-ray? At first glance, you might think you don’t. But in radiology, the role of a nurse goes far beyond a simple scan. When patients need extra care—whether it’s hoisting, monitoring deteriorating conditions, or assisting with complex procedures—the radiology nurse steps in. And X-rays are just the…
ACN White Paper: The Nursing Response to the Climate Emergency (2024) Ahead of Global Climate Change Week 2024 (14-18 October), the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is today releasing its new White Paper: The Nursing Response to the Climate Emergency (2024). Among a suite of recommendations, ACN is calling for a review of how health…