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…
Federal Budget 2025-26 The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) believes the significant investment in health in tonight’s Budget will improve patient access to the healthcare services they need, where and when they need them, and paves the way for better use of nursing skills and leadership when ongoing review recommendations are implemented. ACN CEO, Adjunct…
In its 2025-26 Pre-Budget Submission, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is calling on the Federal Government to fund measures to support nurses experiencing perimenopause and menopause. With women comprising 88 per cent of Australia’s nursing workforce and approximately half of these nurses at an age where they may experience perimenopause or menopause, ACN is…
World Health Day was established by the World Health Organization to raise awareness of critical global health issues and drive action to address them. This year’s World Health Day theme is Global Action for Universal Health, promoting equitable access to high-quality health care and a commitment to universal health coverage. Achieving universal health care is…
Tools and skills to equip women to become leaders in nursing Leadership in nursing means shaping the future of health care through vision, authenticity, and resilience. For nurses aspiring to lead effectively in today’s complex healthcare environment, developing key tools and skills is essential. Pivotal programs, such as those offered by the ACN Institute of…
Celebrate the achievements of our graduates at the Australian College of Nursing’s Graduate Ceremony. Join us as we honour their dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence in nursing education.
A unified call from Australia’s peak nursing and midwifery groups Australia’s peak nursing and midwifery groups are calling on the major parties at this election to commit to immediate and effective reform that will provide all Australians with quicker and more affordable access to the health services they need. The nine peak groups are advocating…
ACN Policy Summit 2025 Reforming Healthcare Policy for the Future Nursing Workforce Old Parliament House, Canberra, Friday, 14 March 2025 The leader of the Federal Government’s groundbreaking Unleashing the Potential of the Health Workforce – Scope of Practice review, Professor Mark Cormack, will address nursing leaders, health policy experts, and industry stakeholders at the eighth…