Nurses are being encouraged to learn more about the new national lung cancer screening program (NLCSP), the first national screening program to be launched in two decades. Beginning in July, it marks a significant development in lung cancer detection, with hopes it will save 12,000 lives over the next decade. Early detection of lung malignancy…
2025 Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers The founder of a revolutionary approach to treating wounds using advanced technology has been awarded the 2025 Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers, as a leading, evidence-based demonstration of nurse-led innovation. The Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark Butler has named Professor of Wound Care and Skin Integrity…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has today announced the appointment of Director of National Operations at the Department of Defence, Group Captain Kath Stein FACN GAICD, as President. Group Captain Stein takes over from Adjunct Professor David Plunkett FACN, who has served as ACN President since August 2023. During his leadership, he leveraged his…
The Australian College of Nursing’s signature event, the National Nursing Forum (NNF), is taking place this week at the National Convention Centre Canberra, bringing together more than 800 delegates and over 40 exhibitors under the theme “Courage, Compassion, Connection – Empowering Nurses for the Future”. The Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, will address…
Pain management represents one of the most significant challenges in modern health care, affecting millions of Australians and placing a substantial burden on healthcare systems, communities, and individuals. This paper examines the complex nature of pain management in Australia, exploring its impact on public health, the evolution of treatment approaches, and the crucial role of…
Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) use in Australia is a vital area of practice that requires nurses to navigate a complex web of clinical, psychological, social, and cultural issues. As frontline healthcare professionals, nurses play a crucial role in prevention, early intervention, treatment, and ongoing support for individuals affected by substance use. With Australia continuing…
At ACN, we value the insights and experiences of our Affiliate Members. Being an ACN Affiliate Member is more than just a relationship; it is about forming connections, supporting each other, and advancing the industry for our nurses, students, and healthcare professionals. We want to hear directly from our affiliates about why they enjoy being…
Three pioneering nurses have been announced as finalists for the Health Minister’s Award for Nursing Trailblazers, Australia’s only award specifically recognising nurses who are transforming the nation’s health and aged care systems through leadership and innovation. The finalists of the sixth annual award represent the breadth of nursing innovation across wound care technology, geriatric emergency…
23-25 July 2025, National Convention Centre, Canberra Courage, Compassion, Connection – Empowering Nurses for the Future Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, will address the Australian College of Nursing’s premier annual event, the National Nursing Forum (NNF), in Canberra on Thursday 24 July, and will announce the winner of the 2025 Health Minister’s Award…
Queensland Health recently released communications to clarify the state’s regulatory obligations for cosmetic nurse injectors in Queensland. These clarifications have thrown the industry into disarray, effectively rendering nurse-led cosmetic clinics financially unviable. So, has anything actually changed, and what do Queensland Health regulations require? Are there any changes? There are no changes to the Medicines…