Featured image: Nasiba Faiz MACN as part of the ‘A Day in the Life of as WSLHD NICU nurse’ for 2022 National Nurses Day. Source: Supplied via Youtube When you have had a long day at work, having a network of nurses who can share your experiences, help navigate new state or region-based policy, or…
Today marks 75 years since the establishment of the World Health Organization (WHO) and yet 30 per cent of the global population is still unable to access basic health services according to WHO’s data. This year on World Health Day, WHO has looked back to its founding principle to set the theme of Health for…
Featured Image: Hypervision Creative on Shutterstock Editor’s Note: This article contains discussion around mental health, disasters, trauma and post-traumatic stress. If you find you are experiencing distress, please discontinue reading and contact a health service, such as Lifeline at 13 11 14. In the past decade, healthcare workers in Australia have not just been exposed…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) hosted the Nursing and Health Expo (Expo) in Melbourne last Saturday, which saw attendees come together to explore career and education pathways for the nursing and health professions. The annual Expo, sponsored by HESTA, provides a space for prospective and current nursing students to meet with delegates from organisations…
Featured Image: mentalmind on Shutterstock You hear those dreaded words that signal feedback: Would you have time for a chat? Do you have time to talk about how you went today? Can I give you some feedback? How do you respond? Yes, please! Why? Because feedback is a gift! Feedback is your friend. Whether…
Featured image: Riccio da favola on Shutterstock The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that with the interconnectedness of our world, it is inevitable that at some point, infections emerging overseas may make their way to our community. One of the few viruses that has reached Australia since COVID is the mpox (previously known as monkeypox)…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) congratulates the New South Wales Labor Party on its win in the New South Wales state election. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said ACN looks forward to working with Premier Minns and his team on the issues that matter to the nursing profession and the delivery of…
The Mental Health Nursing Faculty aims to support nurses working in all areas of Mental Health Nursing. This Faculty brings Mental Health nurses together to provide strategic advice on policies and positions for this team. The Faculty provides an avenue for the sharing of information, contemporary education and support for nurses, working in this sometimes…
Featured Image: GoodStudio on Shutterstock. Australia is a vast country with diverse people, perspectives and celebrations that nurses need to be aware of when providing care. When we focus on inclusive and accessible care at the core of our profession, it is important to be aware of situations where we may need to deviate from…
Featured Image: nurses from the UNSW Microbiome Research Centre MotherBabies study attend the October 2022 Venepuncture and Cannulation session. Instagram For all nurses, continuing professional development (CPD) is an essential part of best practice consumer care. While it can be easy to forget, health care professionals need to keep on top of their knowledge and…