The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) supports all nurses to advocate for and promote sustainable practices within their workplaces and communities. As part of this, we are proud to have an Emissions Reduction Policy Chapter which draws from the expertise of our membership and focuses on how the carbon footprint can be reduced through nursing…
Walking on to the ward to begin your clinical placements is so exciting. You’ve worked so hard to get to that point – hours in the simulation labs, studying, attending tutorials and countless exams. However, placement is a big jump from practicing vital signs on your family and friends and giving sub-cut injections to sponges.…
To kick off the 2021 Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers, we will be featuring each of our Finalists in the lead up to the virtual National Nursing Forum taking place from 26-28 October 2021, where the Winner will be announced. This week, we are featuring Julie Westaway MACN, a Urogynaecology Nurse Practitioner at Darling…
Image: Provided. The Australian College of Nursing’s Nursing in the Community Week aims to raise awareness of how nurses can support our community to stay safe at home, wherever that is. This year, the activities will support nurses in having “A Voice to Lead”, in discussion of topical areas affecting nurses working in our communities.…
Image: Provided The Australian College of Nursing’s Nursing in the Community Week aims to raise awareness of how nurses can support our community to stay safe at home, wherever that is. This year, the activities will support nurses in having “A Voice to Lead”, in discussion of topical areas affecting nurses working in our communities.…
View Fullscreen More resources Position Statement The role of nurses in chronic disease prevention and management in rural and remote areas 26 May 2020 Policy Paper Blood donation in Australia — Joint issues brief with the Australian College of Nursing and CRANAplus 23 July 2020 Submission Inquiry into human rights framework 6 July 2023 Position…
Each nurse has a special story to tell about how they enter and continue on a path through our profession. Nurses come from all different backgrounds and life phases but are united under a common goal of caring for others. The final article of our Men in Nursing Impact Series shares the stories behind what…