ACN Men in Nursing Working Party Chair Luke Yokota MACN Are you thinking about a career in nursing? Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a man in the nursing profession? At the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) 2019 National Nursing Forum in Hobart, men from all over Australia shared videos speaking…
On Wednesday night, five Members of the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) featured in a segment on ABC’s 7.30 program examining men in the nursing profession. Daryn Mitford MACN, Lee Poole MACN, Alanna Geary FACN, Nick Hayward MACN and Kazuma Honda MACN powerfully shared their personal stories and views on why it is essential for…
Male nurses from around Australia are sharing their stories to encourage more men to pursue a rewarding career in nursing. “Today we understand that no job is off limits based on a person’s gender,” Australian College of Nursing (ACN) CEO, Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN explained. “We have made great strides in making sure doors…
By Luke Yokota MACN I am very proud to be a part of the nursing profession. During my career as a nurse I have never looked back. Willing to give it my all, be with people and support them as much as possible. My original call into nursing didn’t start at an early age…
At the 2018 Australian College of Nursing (ACN) National Nursing Forum (NNF), ACN Men in Nursing Working Group Chair Luke Yokota MACN shared his views on why men continue to be a minority in nursing with the Federal Health Minister and over 500 delegates. Luke shared his experiences of being a male nurse and the…