Whether you are an undergraduate student or an experienced nursing superstar, ACN is here to support you and help you stay informed, connected and inspired. Become a part of our tribe to connect with like-minded nurses, access a huge number of benefits, build your profile and be the best nurse you can be!
ACN offers flexible online education designed for nurses by nurses with a strong clinical focus and evidence based practice. Whether you’re an RN or an EN, looking to take your career in a new direction and specialise, or just tick off some CPD hours, we’ve got your learning needs covered!
Our mission is to enhance health care by advancing nurse leadership. We believe all nurses are inherently leaders.
Regardless of your job title or the number of years you have been nursing YOU are a leader! ACN can help you enhance your leadership skills and confidence through specialised leadership webinars and face-to-face training.
We are powerful individually – together we’re unstoppable! ACN brings together thousands of extraordinary nurses from across the country to build a strong, collective voice for nursing. ACN commands the respect and recognition our profession deserves, ensuring the expertise and experiences of nurses are represented in policy development throughout the Australian health system.
ACN is the pre-eminent professional nursing membership organisation in Australia, open to nurses in all settings and at every stage of their career. In addition to being the Australian member is the International Council of Nurses, ACN is also an authorised higher education provider and registered training organisation and specialises in online postgraduate, professional development and training courses for registered and enrolled nurses.
We can assist you to showcase your organisation, products and services to nurses; demonstrate your leadership in corporate social responsibility; increase brand equity and credibility; build brand and business loyalty; increase sales and market share; and generate positive media and PR coverage, with positive brand positioning to key audiences.
Offering a range of platforms for you to engage with the nursing market.
Providing tailored opportunities to get involved at specialist nursing events.
Align your organisation with the leading voice of the Australian Nursing Profession.
Enhance the credentials of your course, workshop, seminar or conference.
For National Palliative Care Week 2018 nurses have a key role in encouraging and educating Australians in conversations that consider “What matters most?” “Many of us are hesitant to start a conversation about the decisions on where we wish to die, and when to die,” said Australian College of Nursing CEO, Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward…
Nurses’ advocate for immunisation against vaccine-preventable diseases and the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is reminding all Australians to get vaccinated in preparation for the upcoming flu season. “Australia experienced one of its worst flu seasons last year and we need to ensure that we are all taking the necessary steps to prevent the spread…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is proud to announce a record number of events were held across the country on Saturday 12 May to celebrate the nursing profession’s contribution to health care in Australia on International Nurses Day. “The Australian College of Nursing would like to congratulate each and every nurse for choosing an…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) strongly supports the opt-out approach to My Health Record which will ensure Australians are provided with improved health care delivery. “A shared electronic health record will allow health professionals looking after patients to have access to their medical history, regardless of where they are in Australia,” said CEO of…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) supports the investments that have been announced in tonight’s Federal Budget, particularly those designed to strengthen Australia’s valued nursing workforce. Initiatives funded include: 3,000 extra nurses to improve the health of people living in rural, regional and remote areas; Exploring nurse models of health care delivery that can provide…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) acknowledges the health initiatives the Victorian government has invested in are a good start to securing the future of the nursing workforce to deliver safe care to Victorians. “Victoria’s 2018-19 Budget demonstrates commitment and awareness to what is required to enhance an already strong health system and provide care…
