What was it like being a nurse in 2020? Unique and personal stories have been brought together to build an iconic image symbolising this unprecedented year.

"Thank you" mosaic

Our President Professor Christine Duffield FACN and CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN have recorded a special thank you message for our Members reflecting on the truly unforgettable year that was 2020! We would like to thank you all for the contributions you have made to our tribe throughout the year. Bring on 2021!

Thank you to all our members who took part in the ACN Creative Challenge and submitted a hand drawn mandala. Congratulations to Louise Huesmann MACN who won a $500 Kmart gift card!

You can still join in the fun by taking some time out to connect with your artistic side and join the ACN Creative Challenge. We are calling on nurses to draw mandalas that symbolise inspirational and uplifting strength words, which will be published as 'Strength Cards' and gifted to senior leaders across various industries.

To get involved please submit your hand drawn mandala to events@acn.edu.au by 31 January 2021.

Creative Challenge - Louise Huesmann MACN
Louise Huesmann MACN
Creative Challenge - Christine Baker
Christine Baker MACN
Creative Challenge - Karen Boschma
Karen Boschma MACN
Creative Challenge - Sharon Bown FACN
Sharon Bown FACN
Creative Challenge - Michelle Crawford MACN
Michelle Crawford MACN
Creative Challenge - Louise Huesmann MACN
Louise Huesmann MACN
Creative Challenge - Mele'ana Kaitu'u MACN
Mele'ana Kaitu'u MACN
Creative Challenge - Kaylee Lennox MACN
Kaylee Lennox MACN
Creative Challenge - Ellie McCann MACN
Ellie McCann MACN
Creative Challenge - Lisa Merry MACN
Lisa Merry MACN
Creative Challenge - Julie Millett MACN
Julie Millett MACN
Creative Challenge - Heather Murphy MACN
Heather Murphy MACN
Creative Challenge - Suzanne Oh MACN
Suzanne Oh MACN
Creative Challenge - Sally Pender MACN
Sally Pender MACN
Creative Challenge - Tammy Reading MACN
Tammy Reading MACN
Creative Challenge - Natasha Rose MACN
Natasha Rose MACN
Creative Challenge - Georgina Rudken MACN
Georgina Rudken MACN
Creative Challenge - Kaye Rudken MACN
Kaye Rudken MACN
Creative Challenge - Anne Smart MACN
Anne Smart MACN
Creative Challenge - Karen Tuqiri MACN
Karen Tuqiri MACN
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shout-outs given

We asked nurses and members of the public to give shout-outs to inspirational nurses that have made an impact on their lives.

2020 shout-out - Lucy
2020 shout-out - Jennifer
2020 shout-out - Carollyn
2020 shout-out - Belynda
2020 shout-out - Alexandra
2020 shout-out - Jakodi
2020 shout-out - Russell
2020 shout-out - Drew
2020 shout-out - Louise
2020 shout-out - Luke
2020 shout-out - Francine

A demonstration of nurses that have brought new thinking to challenges in the health and aged care systems

2020 Trailblazer Winner & Finalists

Shannon Wallis

Shannon Wallis MACN

2020 Winner

Matiu Bush MACN

Matiu Bush MACN

2020 Finalist

Lorna Cook

Lorna Cook MACN

2020 Finalist