Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common yet potentially severe virus that affects the respiratory system. It poses a significant risk to infants, pregnant women, older adults, and those with chronic conditions, often leading to serious complications such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia. RSV infection can occur at any age, and repeated infections are common throughout…
Mentoring is a dynamic partnership between a less-experienced individual (referred to as the novice) and an experienced expert practitioner, founded on the exchange of experience and knowledge-based guidance (Keogh, 2015). Mentorship plays a pivotal role in personal and professional growth (Sarabipour et al., 2022), especially in fields like nursing where guidance and support are crucial…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of new streamlined processes for registration of overseas nurses, with nurses coming to work in Australia from comparable countries having their assessment and registration time cut by as much as 6-12 months. ACN CEO, Adjunct Professor Kathryn Zeitz FACN, said the changes will help…
An introduction to key theoretical concepts related to management and organisations.
Develop the skills and knowledge to examine specific types of acute and chronic wounds.
ACN Pre-Budget Submission 2025-26 Strategic and significant investment in nurses and nursing will improve healthcare access for all Australians and ensure that government health funding delivers appropriate and affordable care to people when they need it and where they need it. Nurses and midwives make up 54 per cent of Australia’s health workforce. Nursing is…
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National Nursing Forum 2025 AccommodationThe Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has announced the house-sitting dates for 2025, which coincide with the week of the National Nursing Forum (NNF). This overlap means that both houses of Parliament will be in session, likely driving up demand and prices for air travel and accommodation during that…
Delegates are invited to enjoy a range of social events as part of the NNF 2021 Forum.
National Nursing Forum 2025 Registration terms and conditions Accommodation For cancellation policies regarding accommodations, please check the specific hotel guidelines available on the website and the online registration page. Any changes to your original hotel booking must be sent via email to acn@aceo.net.au. Please note that verbal requests for changes or cancellations cannot be accepted,…