Contesting the pre-existing culture Jane Born (pseudonym) Nursing is in my blood – from my mother, sister, aunts and cousins. Between them they have nearly 200 years of experience; there is nothing they haven’t seen or done. When I said I was going into nursing school I had a large range of responses, some excited…
Who is to blame for the bullying epidemic? Jennifer Wressell MACN I have worked in health since I was 18, first as a personal care assistant in a nursing home and then as a registered nurse, employed across acute care, remote indigenous communities, aged care and community health. In 2016 I moved out of the…
Confirming our professional identity in the eyes of the general public: why our language and stories are so important Elizabeth Matters FACN In January, a short article from the BBC passed through my newsfeed entitled Nurses: The way the profession is changing. In this article, a collaboration with the Royal College of Nursing, three…
Whether you’re a student nurse or have over 20 years of experience in a range of settings, we found six inspiring international TED talks to get you through your week. In no particular order, please enjoy and let us know of any other talks we may have missed! Kathleen Bartholomew: Lessons from Nursing to…
by Judy Hitchcock MACN International Neonatal Nurses Day is 15 August 2018. We extend our most heartfelt gratitude to these exceptional nurses and the vital role they play in the lives of newborns and their families! From the clinicians who value your experienced preparation, Your knowledge and efficiency, your amazing dedication, From the…
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 many consultations that…
by Lucy Osborn MACN (ENL) This column, The Scrubs that Fit, is all about the highs and lows of being a junior nurse, from the perspective of an ACN Emerging Nurse Leader. The aim of these blog posts is to help ease the transition from university to grad years and beyond. Find Lucy on ACN’s neo and or Instagram @aussie_nurses. In…
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The Australian College of Nursing welcomes today’s launch of clinical guidelines outlining current best practice in the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure. The guidelines were developed by the National Heart Foundation of Australia and the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ), which sought input from a multidisciplinary group…
Today the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has recommended fostering strong linkages between the nursing profession and the Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) to improve patient outcomes following cosmetic procedures. At a parliamentary inquiry into cosmetic health services complaints in New South Wales, ACN provided input on improving the framework for complaints regarding cosmetic health…