The Australian College of Nursing has doubled the number of scholarships available to enable Enrolled Nurses (EN) currently working in non-clinical practice to refresh their clinical skills after the original 250 places were filled within just 24 hours. “Within the first day, this program was completely oversubscribed,” Australian College of…

The Australian College of Nursing is urging all Australians to get vaccinated against seasonal influenza in order to protect themselves, their loved ones and the nation’s indispensable health care professionals. “Australia, like the rest of the world, has been rocked by COVID-19,” Australian College of Nursing CEO, Adjunct Professor Kylie…

As COVID-19 continues to put increased pressure on Australia’s health care services, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has opened up its Career Hub Online Portal to help match nurses looking for work with employers urgently seeking frontline staff. “We have an interesting situation in that resources are, quite rightly,…

Some of the most vulnerable Australians, including those who live in rural and remote communities, will miss out on access to primary care despite the COVID-19 funding package announced yesterday by the Minister for Health, Greg Hunt. “We welcome the fact this support will make it easier for those living…

Australia’s acute care workforce could be boosted by up to 250 additional Enrolled Nurses (ENs) thanks to a new scholarship program being offered by the Australian College of Nursing. “The COVID-19 pandemic is putting unprecedented pressure on all parts of Australia’s health system, including our hospitals,” Australian College of Nursing…

Thousands of nurses on health’s frontline are being put at risk every minute of every day as they care for Australians during the COVID-19 crisis due to the Government’s failure to provide them with access to personal protective equipment (PPE). “PPE for health care workers is vital as we fight…