Nursing’s role in Tasmanian health care delivery on the menu at the Australian College of Nursing’s cocktail event

Nursing’s role in Tasmanian health care delivery on the menu at the Australian College of Nursing’s cocktail event Tonight the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) will facilitate another networking function at the Henry Jones Art Hotel Hobart for its Members and Fellows, with key health stakeholders from metropolitan, regional and rural areas attending. ACN’s CEO,…

The Australian College of Nursing advances nurses’ ability to shape Victorian health policy at VIP Cocktail Function in Melbourne

The Australian College of Nursing advances nurses’ ability to shape Victorian health policy at VIP Cocktail Function in Melbourne Tonight the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) will facilitate another networking function for its Members and Fellows with key health stakeholders from metropolitan, regional and rural areas. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said the…

ACN launches national networking roadshow

ACN launches national networking roadshow The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is pleased to announce the launch of its National Networking Roadshow, hitting off in Perth at the Parmelia Hilton today. This is the first of many networking cocktail functions ACN will be hosting throughout every state and territory in the coming weeks. ACN CEO Adjunct Professor…

EXPO AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE NURSING AS A CAREER

EXPO AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE NURSING AS A CAREER Around 2000 visitors are expected to pack the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre this weekend for the ACN Nursing and Health Expo Perth 2017. Following on from last year’s success, the free expo aims to connect visitors with a range of organisations including hospitals, educational institutions,…

ACN RECOGNISES ALL NURSES ON INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY (IND)

ACN RECOGNISES ALL NURSES ON INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY (IND) On International Nurses Day, Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN, the Australian College of Nursing’s CEO, would like to acknowledge the invaluable contribution nurses make to the development of strong health systems nationally and around the world. “Nurses make a significant contribution to the global health care system and…

Aged care budget needs to do better

Aged care budget needs to do better The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has welcomed some new initiatives in the aged care sector but is disappointed in other budget measures announced last Tuesday. ACN welcomes the increase of $102 million over four years in the viability supplement to address the higher cost pressures incurred by…

A pre-election health budget that is fiscally conservative

A PRE-ELECTION HEALTH BUDGET THAT IS FISCALLY CONSERVATIVE Australian College of Nursing (ACN) welcomes tonight’s 2016-17 Federal Health Budget announcements that included some promising new initiatives in an otherwise conservative budget package. While these announcements are encouraging, they fall well short of meeting the need for continued health systems reform including new approaches to funding,…