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Joint Media Release with the Australian War Memorial. A new sculpture of nurse Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel will be the first sculpture of an individual nurse or woman in the grounds of the Australian War Memorial. The sculpture will feature a representation of Bullwinkel in recognition of her exceptional military service and importance to the…
This unit of study explores the impetus for change in conventional health service delivery and the issues related to providing health services for people with chronic disease.
This unit of study is designed for nurses working in rural and remote areas are often referred to as specialist generalists, indicating their role’s multifaceted nature and diverse contexts.
There have been many reports of a longstanding shortage of nurses in Australia (Health Workforce Australia, 2014; World Health Organization, 2020). It would be ignorant to believe otherwise. Compound this with an ageing population, increasing demands and the additional challenges COVID-19 has brought, and there is now even more pressure on our health care systems…
October is recognised internationally as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and brings attention to the impact of breast cancer on patients and their loved ones. Each year, the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation runs the ‘burpees4boobs’ campaign. The campaign is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for support and research into breast cancer by challenging people to…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is today launching a #ProtectNurses Campaign demanding a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of violence the nursing profession experiences. The campaign highlights the far-reaching ways violence against women affects all areas of society and coincides with the UN Women’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. ACN CEO Adjunct…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) congratulates the Victorian Labor Party on its victory in Saturday’s Victorian Election. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said ACN looks forward to continuing to work with Premier Andrews and his team on the issues that matter to the nursing profession and the health of all Victorians. “I…
On International Men’s Day (IMD), the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is highlighting the nursing profession’s leading role in shifting harmful gender stereotypes and improving health outcomes for men and those who identify as male. “The theme for International Men’s Day 2022 is ‘helping men and boys,’ a challenge I am proud to say the…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is again calling on the Government to waive HECS debt for all Australian nurses after they introduced legislation to wipe the debt for nurse practitioners and doctors pursuing a career in regional and remote areas. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said that nurse practitioners significantly impact the…