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 Policy Paper Improving health outcomes in rural and remote Australia: Optimising the contribution of nurses 1 December 2018 Position Statement Maternal, child and family health nursing 20 February 2024 Joint Position Statement, Position Statement Sustainable access to prescription opioids for use in palliative care 1 May 2019 Position Statement Nurses, immunisation…

Congratulations to the 2021 Emerging Nurse Leader Program Cohort 

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) congratulates the 41 nurses and nursing students who have completed our 2021 Emerging Nurse Leader (ENL) Program. The prestigious leadership program supports the recognition and development of leadership skills in early career nurses across five stages, empowering individuals with the opportunity to be the very best they can be and lead others with the same…