Overview The proportion of children above a healthy weight continues to rise. Nurses can identify children at-risk, educate families and combat weight stigma. Nurse-led interventions are flexible, cost-effective and have proven effective in various settings. Supporting nurses with training, resources, and leadership opportunities is crucial to optimise impact. ACN Factsheet – Working with children above…
As a nurse, staying updated with the latest knowledge and skills in your field is crucial. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a vital part of this process, ensuring that you remain competent and confident in your practice. The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) plays a key role in supporting nurses through this journey by offering…
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…
Photographs are a central source of evidence in some health history and curatorial practice. They might be used in exhibitions on hospital architecture and labour, interpreting the nexus between building design, ward layouts, and human labour. Other analyses might consider work culture and practice, drawing on images of equipment, uniforms, and certificates. Black and white…
2024 Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers Professor Lorna Moxham FACN has won the 2024 Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers for her innovative approach to mental health care and recovery by working with patients and nursing students in unison in a camp environment. The Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler, announced Professor…
The Board of the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) today announced the appointment of Dr Kathryn Zeitz FACN as the organisation’s new CEO. The announcement was made at the ACN National Nursing Forum (NNF) in Cairns. Dr Zeitz is an accomplished and respected health administrator, academic, researcher, and nursing leader. Dr Zeitz is currently the…
Urinary catheter insertion is a common procedure for managing urinary complications in residential aged care facilities (RACFs). Research, however, suggests that catheter-associated urinary tract infections are the most common nosocomial infections worldwide. Of healthcare-associated urinary tract infections, 80% occur in catheterised patients (Gesmundo, 2016 & Gilbert et al., 2018). The National Ageing Research Institute (2024)…
ACN is excited to launch its newest faculty – Street Health. This faculty will bring nurses together who care for people suffering homelessness and will address a significant gap in our healthcare system. This faculty, the first of its kind in Australia, will be chaired by ACN’s previous Trailblazer Award winner Sonia Martin MACN. In…
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…
A nutritional study conducted by Monash and Griffith Universities has revealed the alarming extent of malnourishment in residential aged care facilities (RACFs). The study reports that over 40% of residents were categorised as malnourished, while 6% were characterised as severely malnourished (O’Shea et al., 2024). The federal government currently estimates the cost of malnutrition in…