Happy International Nurses Day to all nurses and nursing students, whether you are in Australia or another part of the globe! This is a day to consider our role in the global health ecosystem, celebrate our achievements, our profession and our colleagues as well as to raise awareness with the general public about what nurses…
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…
by ACN Policy Team ACN is committed to representing the knowledge and expertise of our Members in policy development throughout the Australian health and aged care system. In this series we want to share what ACN is doing in the policy space with our Members and followers and how your contributions shape our messages to…
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…
The Australian College of Nursing would like to reiterate its position on the “tampon tax” after recent comments were made in the media about its relevance in the upcoming election. Female sanitary items are essential items that should not incur a tax. “Personal hygiene products, such as pads and tampons, are fundamental to a woman’s…
By Madeline Hawke MACN (Stage 1 ENL) As someone who inadvertently signed up to a university course located 40 minutes from my house, I find that I spend a lot of my time sitting in the car. If it weren’t for excellent podcasts put together by clever people around the world, this time would be…