Join our tribe!

If you are looking to join a network of like-minded nurses that support and empower each other you have come to the right place!

Whether you want to keep up-to-date with all things nursing, access professional development or profile yourself as a nurse leader – we’ve got your back!

We can help you reach your goals by keeping you informed, connected and inspired.

Perks to look forward to

Save

Save

on education* including CPD,  graduate certificates** and leadership programs. *Education discounts not applicable to Undergraduate members **Excludes Nursing (Re-entry) 

Join

Join

a Faculty to network with nurses who share similar areas of practice.

Network

with local members through ACN’s Regions, States and Territories.

Create

a network of contacts and engage in discussions on ACN’s online engagement platform The Buzz.

Contribute

to health care discussion and shape and influence government policy to make a real difference.

Build

your credibility by adopting the exclusive postnominals and participating in complimentary CPD programs.

Stay up-to-date

Stay up-to-date

with, and contribute to, news and articles affecting the profession through ACN’s publications.

Participate

Participate

in Career Mentoring: connect with a Career Mentor who can provide advice and guidance or volunteer as a Career Mentor to support a future nurse leader.

Receive

exclusive event invitations and discounted registration rates for ACN’s signature event The National Nursing Forum.

Access

the Katie Zepps Nursing Library, nursing databases like EBSCO and the ACN Archives.

Benefit

from exclusive Professional Legal Advice service*, discounts on Professional Indemnity Insurance, ACN shop and more.

*for eligible financial members only

Represent

ACN at professional and government forums and build your profile as a nurse leader.

ACN Transition to Practice Program

The ACN Transition to Practice Program prepares newly qualified Registered and Enrolled Nurses for a confident entry into the workforce and allows new grads who have not secured a graduate position to gain equivalent knowledge and skills.

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What are you waiting for?

ACN offers different membership types and pricing to suit nurses and nursing students at all career stages. Join our tribe today to stay informed, connected and inspired throughout your nursing journey. Don’t forget to check whether your employer is an ACN Affiliate as you may be eligible to access the exclusive Affiliate rate, saving you 20%!

COI leaders at the NNF 2019

Why our members love ACN

Sussan Pleunik FACN

“A non-judgmental collegial voice that can represent nurses and nursing to all sides of government and associated organisations. Being part of this organisation affords me a voice to position nursing for the future. It is also the peak organisation that I can contact for advice and information on professional questions. Through organised conferences and meetings,…

Ilze Jaunberzins MACN

“Thirty seven years in the nursing profession and loving it! Central to my enthusiasm is being “meshworked” with colleagues who also have vision, passion, commitment and action – and there are thousands of us. The Australian College of Nursing is my “tribe” where I belong, am valued, informed and where I can contribute to supporting…

Belynda Abbott FACN

“I am very proud to be a Fellow of the Australian College of Nursing. I have been a Member since 2005 and it has given me the opportunity to network with like-minded nurses and have a voice within my profession.  Being a Member has also given me the confidence to lead others within healthcare.”

Kate Partington MACN

“I joined the Australian College of Nurses to help find a unified voice for Community and Primary Health Care (CPHC) Nurses across Australia. Over the past few years ACN has worked with the CPHC Nursing Community of Interest to create a position statement on our speciality; launch the Australian CPHC Nursing week; and currently is…

Suzanne Volejnikova-Wenger MACN(Student)

“I joined ACN as a student member in my first year of my nursing degree and can safely state it has been the best investment of my undergraduate years. Expanding my nursing horizon, seeing the bigger picture of the nursing profession, networking and inspiration will continue into my novice years.”

Karen Yates MACN

“As the peak professional body for Australian nurses, membership of the Australian College of Nursing provides me with access to CPD opportunities, networking, mentorship and access to high quality resources. The opportunities to interact with nurses both within my region and throughout Australia provide valuable networking opportunities and potential for collaborative partnerships.”

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We offer exciting membership benefits for undergraduate RN and EN students.

ACN can offer you a support network of thousands of nurses across the country that can be there for you throughout the ups and downs of your career.

ACN Fellowship

Fellowship is the most prestigious honour bestowed upon nurses in Australia, recognising the extraordinary contributions of nurse leaders to ACN and our profession.

2019 Fellowship ceremony

Contact us

For more information contact ACN Membership
e: membership@acn.edu.au
t: 1800 061 660

Professional standards for ACN Membership

ACN Fellows and Members must act professionally and respectfully at all times, not act in a manner prejudicial to the interests of ACN and adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, Code of conduct for nurses, and if appropriate, the Code of conduct for midwives. See professional standards here