Featured Image: SewCreamStudio on Shutterstock Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a condition that many nurses have heard of but little may have had direct experience in treating. RHD, like other chronic heart conditions, has a high long-term fatality rate. Nurses need to have a keen eye to notice symptoms, risk factors and implement preventative measures…
Image: Professor Deborah Hatcher MACN as she shares her wisdom to ACN Graduates at the Graduation Ceremony in Sydney. Last week, nurses from across Australia joined together in Sydney, NSW to attend their graduation from the Australian College of Nursing (ACN). Held in-person for the first time since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) welcomes the announcement of Blair Comley as the next Secretary of the Department of Health and Aged Care. Mr Comley, who is an experienced public service leader at both Federal and State levels, takes over from retiring Secretary, Professor Brendan Murphy, from 17 July 2023. ACN CEO, Adjunct Professor…
Featured Image: Port Kembla Harbour on the NSW South Coast. Taras Vyshnya on Shutterstock Australians across the country know the pivotal role nurses played in the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination. Millions of Australians rolled up their sleeves to receive their vaccination from a nurse immuniser, who provided the consultation, vaccination and follow-up. Nurse immunisers…
Every year, nurses across the country are showing up every day to provide high-quality health care for all Australians. From executive nurses leading policy change to the quiet achievers providing expert care in the community, we are proud that our nursing profession continues to be recognised for this important work. The Australian College of Nursing…
Featured Image: DisobeyArt on Shutterstock The operating theatre department requires quick feet and a quick mind to ensure that patients are getting the best care they need under exceptionally vulnerable circumstances. When a patient in our health system goes into the operating theatre, they are putting their trust in us, their health workers. Theatre is…
Featured Image: Andrey_Popov on Shutterstock As a nurse, you know that providing the best care starts with creating a safe environment and modelling your practice to be patient-centred. According to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, patient-centred care in safe environments is more cost-effective and leads to improvements to safety and…
As 2023 continues at a fast pace, keeping an eye on continuing professional development (CPD) should be at the back of every nurse’s mind. As part of the requirements set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, all nurses are required to complete 20 CPD hours every year to remain registered. CPD hours…
Featured Image: Net Vector on Shutterstock For nurses, career advancement does not end the second they clock off at work. Continuing professional development (CPD), networking events, and even keeping up a social life with your fellow nurses are crucial parts of maintaining a long-term career in the profession. At the Australian College of Nursing (ACN),…
A key part of a nurse’s career is selecting a specialty and developing skills in the chosen area. Whether you want to focus on general practice, perioperative, nursing policy, or one of dozens of other specialties, finding a community of peers who are passionate about the same specialty will enable you to receive support, further…