The Chronic Disease Nurses Faculty is being launched. This group of highly specialised nurses are passionate about increasing awareness of the importance of their specialty in improving health outcomes. As our population continues to live longer, there is now a need, more than ever, to support our nurses working in the area of Chronic Disease Nursing.…
Featured Image: Pitchyfoto on Shutterstock Why I chose the Australian College of Nursing for my Critical Care study After doing some research on my options, I started the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing at the Australian College of Nursing (ACN). I found it useful that they are the only college that offers a mid-year…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has today called on the Government to support the nursing profession in delivering COVID-19 vaccines in residential aged care facilities and residential disability facilities. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN welcomed the Government announcement of the next phase of Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program but said the program failed…
Featured image: NTL studio on Shutterstock Working in the Refugee Health setting involves working with clients from a multitude of cultural backgrounds with widely varying life experiences. However, what they all commonly share is the immense challenge of adapting to a new life and culture of which they have not been able to adequately prepare…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) calls on state and territory leaders to prioritise the health of all Australians when National Cabinet meets on Friday. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said that the nursing profession has consistently shared concerns about the state of our primary health system and its impact on the community,…
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The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) today welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment to overhaul Medicare to better address Australia’s health needs and expand the scope of primary care nurses. “I welcome today’s news that nurses look set to play a key role in funding reforms to Medicare,” ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said.…