The lessons I learned at the NNF

The National Nursing Forum (NNF) is the Australian College of Nursing’s (ACN) signature leadership and education conference. I was fortunate enough to once again attend this incredible event which brings together nurses from across Australia. This year is my third year NNF and they keep getting better and better. I am lucky that I am able…

Enable nurses to care for sickest Australians

Optimising the contribution of nurses in palliative care will enable the health care system to better meet the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of Australians with a life-limiting illness, delegates at the National Nursing Forum heard today. “We call on politicians at all levels to collaborate with nurses in palliative care policy development and…

ACN Foundation invests in nursing for the future

To secure the future of Australia’s nursing workforce, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has today announced a Foundation dedicated to educating and supporting nurses working in our health and aged care systems. “The ACN Foundation will be significant in driving the nursing profession to deliver better patient-centred care for the health and wellbeing of…

Become a digital health champion!

Are you passionate about digital health and its use in nursing? Do you want to play a key role in encouraging and promoting the adoption and use of My Health Record?  Then look no further! The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is proud to again partner with the Australian Digital Health Agency (the agency) for…