Endometriosis represents a significant challenge in women’s health care, demanding increased attention from clinicians, researchers, and policymakers. As awareness grows about its widespread impact and the complexities surrounding its diagnosis and treatment, various initiatives have emerged in Australia to address these challenges. Background of endometriosis Endometriosis is the most common benign gynaecological condition worldwide and…
Achieving a Socialised Model of Health Care in Australia with Nurse Leadership The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is calling for a fundamental rethink of Australia’s approach to health care in the next term of government, with the current system persistently failing to address key factors that affect health and wellbeing, like poor nutrition, housing…
On 20 May each year, we celebrate the pioneering work of Dr James Lind, who in 1747 led one of the first documented clinical trials. His research into treatments for scurvy ultimately led to the discovery of the the preventative role of Vitamin C in this condition. Fast forward 250+ years, and in all our…
Overview The healthcare industry is ever evolving to meet the increasing population growth, ageing population, increase in chronic disease rates, and mental health conditions. The Australian healthcare system is currently dominated by a biomedical model, focusing on diagnosing and treating rather than preventing disease. This model overlooks socioeconomic factors which often contribute to health issues.…
Australia is renowned as the ‘sunburnt country’, but this title comes with a dark side: we have the highest melanoma rates in the world. Sadly, melanoma claims the lives of approximately 1,400 Australians every year (Melanoma Institute Australia [MIA], 2022). What makes this even more tragic is that melanoma and other skin cancers are among…
What is nursing informatics? Imagine a world where technology works for you, making nursing care delivery more efficient, patient care safer, and your role more impactful. That’s where nursing informatics comes in—a rapidly growing field that is shaping the future of health care in Australia. Nursing informatics blends nursing, computer science, and data analysis to…
An evaluation report of Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) provides promising evidence that the clinics achieve their desired objective of providing care for illnesses and injuries that are urgent, but not life-threatening, and reduce expensive visits to hospital emergency departments. ACN CEO, Adjunct Professor Kathryn Zeitz FACN, said the evaluation report, by the Department of…
Nursing has always been intertwined with the history of war. Like many technological and medical advancements, healthcare innovation has often surged during the unfortunate realities of conflict. Humanitarian crises frequently emerge alongside warfare, highlighting both the best and worst of humanity. Nurses witness this complexity firsthand, providing clinical skills and life-saving measures in times of…
What does it take to be a successful nurse executive in today’s healthcare landscape? Beyond clinical experience and management skills, nurse executives must possess the strategic insight, political acumen, and adaptive leadership required to influence across systems. They must lead teams, manage complex services, balance budgets, and make decisions that align with both patient needs…
Federal Election 2025 The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is calling on the major parties this election to publicly commit to implementing the recommendations of the Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce – Scope of Practice Review as a critical step in improving access to quality and affordable health services for all Australians. ACN…
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