Christine Han - NurseClick - Australian College of Nursing

How everyday actions decrease emissions

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…

Ruth Timmins

Ruth Timmins: Wound care in the community

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.…

Anna Shepherd

A lifetime advocate for community nurses

Anna and her dog Mambo: Photo Provided.  The Australian College of Nursing’s (ACN) Nursing in the Community Week has a proud history of raising public awareness about the crucial role nurses play in caring for them where they need it most, in their local communities. Adjunct Associate Professor Anna M Shepherd FACN (Hon), Executive Chair…

Media Release - Australian College of Nursing

Australian College of Nursing supports the requirement for nurses to be vaccinated

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) supports the call for mandatory and consistent COVID-19 vaccination policies for all nurses nationally. Currently each jurisdiction has different requirements for frontline and essential workers, including nurses, for vaccination against COVID-19. Australian College of Nursing Chief Executive Officer, Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN, said that ACN was on the…

Position Statement

Surge workforces

View Fullscreen More resources White Paper Nurse leadership 1 January 2017 Position Statement Nurses, genomics and clinical practice 8 December 2020 Policy Paper Nurse leadership during disruptive events 17 March 2022 Submission Special commission of inquiry into healthcare funding 1 October 2023 Position Statement The role of nurses in a public health response to child…