A Sydney woman who has nursed rural and metropolitan patients back to health for more than 50 years was officially recognised by the nursing fraternity today by becoming a Distinguished Life Fellow (DLF) of the Australian College of Nursing (ACN). Nursing, Midwifery and Health Care Consultant Judith Meppem PSM FACN was sworn in as a…
For many children and adolescents, hospitals can be an overwhelming place where their thoughts and feelings can be overshadowed by confusing conversations about their treatment and care. However, one hospital has introduced the use of emojis on patient communication boards as a way for young patients and their families to communicate their feelings with treating…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is calling on the Commonwealth Government to ensure Australia’s health care system respects and keeps pace with changing patient preferences, in particular a person’s wish to die with dignity in their own home, surrounded by loved ones. “We have delivered health care in this country in essentially the same…
Hundreds of nurses, students and health professionals from around the country will come together next week to discuss how to ‘Make Change Happen’ for the benefit of patients and communities and use their voice to lead change in nursing, health and aged care. The Australian College of Nursing’s National Nursing Forum is being held in Sydney from…
Nurses have a unique leadership role in ensuring a digitally enabled health system delivers on the promise of better health for all Australians. A joint position paper released today by Australia’s peak bodies for nursing and digital health says as the largest single profession in the healthcare workforce, nurses need to be recognised and acknowledged…
ACN commends Opposition Leader Bill Shorten’s acknowledgement of the need to address nurse staffing levels and training in the aged care sector. Mr Shorten made his comments on the ABC’s 7.30 program last night: “When it comes to aged-care facilities, no question in my mind, we need to make sure if we have the right…
ACN is highlighting the important role nurses play in organ and tissue donation during DonateLife Week. Led by the Organ and Tissue Authority, DonateLife Week (30 July-6 August) encourages Australians to register their donation decision and discuss their decision with loved ones. Only one in three Australians have joined the Australian Organ Donor Register, despite…
