The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is on a mission to ensure nurses are equipped for the challenges and expectations they face on the job, with access to educational, research, advocacy and leadership opportunities that will keep them highly skilled and at the cutting edge of healthcare delivery. In today’s dynamic healthcare environment, nurses are…
Featured Image: SewCreamStudio on Shutterstock Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a condition that many nurses have heard of but little may have had direct experience in treating. RHD, like other chronic heart conditions, has a high long-term fatality rate. Nurses need to have a keen eye to notice symptoms, risk factors and implement preventative measures…
Image: Professor Deborah Hatcher MACN as she shares her wisdom to ACN Graduates at the Graduation Ceremony in Sydney. Last week, nurses from across Australia joined together in Sydney, NSW to attend their graduation from the Australian College of Nursing (ACN). Held in-person for the first time since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Every year, nurses across the country are showing up every day to provide high-quality health care for all Australians. From executive nurses leading policy change to the quiet achievers providing expert care in the community, we are proud that our nursing profession continues to be recognised for this important work. The Australian College of Nursing…
As 2023 continues at a fast pace, keeping an eye on continuing professional development (CPD) should be at the back of every nurse’s mind. As part of the requirements set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, all nurses are required to complete 20 CPD hours every year to remain registered. CPD hours…
Featured Image: Net Vector on Shutterstock For nurses, career advancement does not end the second they clock off at work. Continuing professional development (CPD), networking events, and even keeping up a social life with your fellow nurses are crucial parts of maintaining a long-term career in the profession. At the Australian College of Nursing (ACN),…
A key part of a nurse’s career is selecting a specialty and developing skills in the chosen area. Whether you want to focus on general practice, perioperative, nursing policy, or one of dozens of other specialties, finding a community of peers who are passionate about the same specialty will enable you to receive support, further…
Featured Image: Volunteer nurses at the 2023 Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Policy Summit sharing their insights to develop policy. Source: Grace Costa Whether you are the first stages of your university degree or have banked decades of experience in the nursing profession, there is always an opportunity to contribute to the betterment of the…
On Sunday, 14 May 2023, nurses and military personnel across Australia will come together to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the sinking of the Australian Hospital Ship (AHS) Centaur in World War II. The hospital ship, carrying 332 civilians, injured personnel and hospital staff, was travelling off the coast of Brisbane, Queensland, when it was…
Despite the assumptions made about the profession, nurses are a critical presence in all areas of society. They are on the front line providing acute care, leading preventative care for our community, providing support for all Australians, and behind the scenes working to ensure we have the latest best practice care. The Australian College of…