A recent report by the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre has found that there are an average of five drug-induced deaths in Australia per day. As nurses, we hold a pivotal role in not only identifying and managing substance use issues but also in fostering community education and awareness. Understanding the signs of an…
Applications open this week for the 2024 Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarships Scheme. The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarships Scheme (PHMSS) encourages and assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander undergraduate students in health-related disciplines to complete their studies and join the health workforce. The Australian Government established the PHMSS as a tribute to the late Dr Arnold…
Australian College of Nursing (ACN) CEO, Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN, said today that enabling nurses to work to the full scope of their skills and training would dramatically improve patient access to high quality primary health care where and when they need it. Welcoming today’s announcement that Professor Mark Cormack will lead the Unleashing…
In the dynamic landscape of health care, continuous learning and skill enhancement are not just desirable qualities but essential attributes for nurses to stay ahead and thrive in their careers. As the calendar turns to September, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) again has a range of exciting networking and professional development opportunities on offer…
Emeritus Professor Christine Duffield FACN Australian College of Nursing President There are many reasons why a nurse may leave our profession. Family obligations, pursuit of educational opportunities or a different career path, retirement, to attain work-life balance or simply taking time out are a few that spring to mind. Some nurses may decide to return…
Featured image: Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN (left) and Lauren Barber MACN (right) Lauren Barber MACN was announced as the 2023 winner of the Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers in a special award ceremony at the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) National Nursing Forum in Adelaide. Lauren, a Clinical Nurse Specialist, received the prestigious…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has today announced the appointment of Adjunct Professor David Plunkett FACN, GAICD, MBA, RN, as President, effective immediately. Adjunct Professor David Plunkett takes over from retiring Emeritus Professor Christine Duffield, PhD (UNSW), MHP (UNSW), BScN (UWO), DNE (Armidale), RN, FACN, FAICD, FACHSM, FAAN, who has served the Australian College…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) welcomes today’s announcement by the Minister for Aged Care, Anika Wells, that Registered Nurses are now on site in aged care 98 per cent of the time. Speaking from the ACN National Nursing Forum in Adelaide, ACN CEO, Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN, said the high rates of 24/7…
A Clinical Nurse Specialist who created a revolutionary device that helps reduce the fear, stress, pain and anxiety associated with needles has taken out one of the Australian nursing profession’s most prestigious honours. Today, Sydney’s Lauren Barber MACN was named the 2023 winner of the Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers in recognition of her…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is committed to working with the Government to bolster the aged care nursing workforce and strongly back their efforts to provide training and support for overseas-trained nurses to live and work in Australia to supplement the workforce to meet growing demand. ACN CEO, Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN, said…