Australia’s future nurse leaders emphasised technological advancements as a priority measure to ensure the nursing workforce can meet demand for quality health care in the future during a panel discussion last night at the National Nursing Forum. “Millennials are the future of the nursing workforce,” said Australian College of Nursing CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) condemns the inadequate access to appropriate health care for refugees and asylum seekers as revealed by the ABC’s 7.30 on 27 August 2018. ABC’s 7.30 program reported that children are self-harming with high levels of resulting trauma, women are requesting the termination of their pregnancy but do not have…
The diverse nature of a nurse’s role in infection prevention and control will be one of the issues examined at the Australian College of Nursing’s (ACN) National Nursing Forum. “Patient outcomes can be significantly affected by the measures that are taken by nurses and other health professionals in the control and prevention of infections,” said…
For its signature event, the National Nursing Forum, the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) will be celebrating the nursing profession’s inclusiveness and advocacy for quality care for all. “Nurses absolutely believe that equality is a critical component of health care. The profession has a long and proud history of caring for people regardless of gender,…
A number of barriers to men entering the nursing workforce, including the common public perception of men being unsuitable to the profession, will be one of the topics discussed at the Australian College of Nursing’s (ACN) annual National Nursing Forum. “This year’s theme for our National Nursing Forum focuses on ‘Diversity and Difference’,” said Australian…
The Australian College of Nursing welcomes today’s launch of clinical guidelines outlining current best practice in the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure. The guidelines were developed by the National Heart Foundation of Australia and the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ), which sought input from a multidisciplinary group…
Today the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has recommended fostering strong linkages between the nursing profession and the Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) to improve patient outcomes following cosmetic procedures. At a parliamentary inquiry into cosmetic health services complaints in New South Wales, ACN provided input on improving the framework for complaints regarding cosmetic health…
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) welcomes the announcement made today by the Minister for Indigenous Health, the Hon Ken Wyatt AM, that $1.8 million in grants has been allocated to the Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation. Miwatj will operate the clinics in remote Gapuwiyak and Ramingining, taking over from the Northern Territory government. “I welcome…
Take-up of My Health Record is key to ensuring the potential of this innovation is maximised, therefore patient’s must have confidence in the technology and the privacy of their data. The nursing profession will have a major role in answering patient’s questions and ensuring they are informed regarding access to their health records. “An electronic…
The Australian College of Nursing welcomes the Victorian Government’s investment in growing the nursing and midwifery workforce, but cautions that ratios are not the answer to ensuring provision of best practice care. “The Australian College of Nursing commends the Victorian Government on the positive aims behind this measure, particularly its recognition of the need to…