White Paper

Achieving a socialised model of healthcare in Australia with nurse leadership

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.…

Submission

Diabetes inquiry

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White Paper

Reimagining the community and primary health care system

View Fullscreen More resources Submission Letter: Addressing Collaborative Arrangements for Nurse Practitioners 8 October 2020 Position Statement Occupational violence against nurses 25 October 2021 Position Statement The sexual harassment and/or sexual assault of nurses by patients 5 March 2021 Position Statement Vaping 20 February 2025 Position Statement Nursing leadership in managing multimorbidity and COVID-19 24…

Position Statement

The role of nurses in supporting older people to access quality, safe aged care

View Fullscreen More resources Submission Letter: Addressing Collaborative Arrangements for Nurse Practitioners 8 October 2020 Position Statement Artificial Intelligence 22 July 2024 Policy Paper Nursing leadership in diversity and inclusion guiding principles 2 February 2021 Joint Position StatementPosition Statement Clinical supervision for nurses and midwives 1 December 2024 Position Statement Nurses, immunisation and health 21…

Policy Paper

Blood donation in Australia — Joint issues brief with the Australian College of Nursing and CRANAplus

View Fullscreen More resources Position Statement Leading digital health transformation: The value of Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) roles 14 July 2020 Submission Diabetes inquiry 1 August 2023 Position Statement Scope of practice – Registered Nurses in the community setting 2 June 2024 Position Statement Occupational violence against nurses 25 October 2021 Position Statement Quality…

The role of nurses in chronic disease prevention and management in rural and remote areas

The role of nurses in chronic disease prevention and management in rural and remote areas

Overview The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) emphasises nurses’ pivotal role in preventing and managing chronic diseases for optimal health outcomes, especially in rural and remote communities where they often serve as the primary healthcare provider. There are many opportunities for nurses to play a greater role in chronic disease prevention and management in rural…

Position Statement

Person-centred care

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Joint Position Statement

Sustainable access to prescription opioids for use in palliative care

View Fullscreen More resources Clinical Care Standards Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) – Australian Standards for Practice 1 March 2023 Position Statement Voluntary Assisted Dying 20 January 2021 Position Statement Nurses, immunisation and health 21 April 2020 Position Statement Reimagining the role of nursing in emissions reduction 11 March 2022 White Paper Reimagining the community and…