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Australian College of Nursing

Locality: Parramatta, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9745 7500

Address: 9 Wentworth St 2150 Parramatta, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.acn.edu.au/

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24.01.2022 After a recognised immunisation course such as our 306 or 307 Immunisation for Health Practitioners course has been completed annual updates are required. ACN offers three new updates, each worth 1 CPD hour. To find out more and to register: acn.edu.au/education/cpd-online/immunisation-annual-updates

24.01.2022 Like most events in 2020, the Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers ceremony will look a little different this year. We encourage you to celebrate the achievements of the inspirational Finalists by joining the virtual event on 23 November. Register acn.edu.au/trailblazers

24.01.2022 This weeks Nursing in the Community Week video series concludes with Dr Helen Haines MP, who spent 30 years working as a nurse, midwife and rural health academic prior to coming to Parliament. "Nurses are working in a wide variety of fields. Theyre nursing in aged care, in maternal and child health nursing, in GP practices, providing diabetes education, mental health nursing, drug and alcohol support." #NursesWhereYouNeedThem

24.01.2022 Nurses are key stakeholders in care delivery for older Australians who choose to live their golden years in their own environment. Register at acn.edu.au/nitcw to download our infographics poster for more nursing in the community facts. #NursesWhereYouNeedThem

24.01.2022 Meet Carey Blaik MACN, who has been named a Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers Finalist for delivering mental health support through a nurse-led community service. #ACNTrailblazers

23.01.2022 In the News: "The tea rooms they once rested in had been closed to reduce gathering for some, that meant breaks were spent sitting on the floor." Nurses and frontline health workers share their experiences in responding to COVID-19. Read more

23.01.2022 Join us for a CPD accredited Q&A webinar discussing My Health Record, delivered in collaboration between ACN and the Australian Digital Health Agency tomorrow night from 6:30 - 7:30pm AEDT. Find out more and register at bit.ly/2H0jh42.

23.01.2022 More than 100 years ago, nurses again faced the challenges of a global pandemic. Dr Ruth Rae FACN heads back in time to tell the personal stories of the nurses who fought the Influenza pandemic during the First World War in the second part of Nursing in the 1918 Pandemic. Missed part one? You can give it a read here: https://bit.ly/3bPchSg

22.01.2022 General practice nurses are the beginning of where patients enter the health care system and where their problems are often first identified. In the lead up to Nursing in the Community Week, we are profiling the diverse range of ways nurses provide care in their local communities. Today, we shine the spotlight on the skills and expertise of general practice nurses in an interview with Robyn Vance MACN. ... You can read the article here: https://bit.ly/2QQ6iTR

22.01.2022 Share some love with an inspirational nurse by giving a shout-out at bit.ly/34P4XVx For every shout-out you submit during the month of September, youll also receive an entry into the competition to win an iPad! Visit acn.edu.au/shout-out to find out more.... We would like to thank Health Professionals Bank for generously donating the prize. #YearoftheNurseAU #hpbankau

22.01.2022 We are proud to take part in the Torrens University Australia 2020 Virtual Careers & Industry Expo. Torrens University is one of our valued Gold Affiliate Partners and we are excited to participate in this invaluable event. We will be exhibiting live from 12pm - 2pm today, showcasing the ways we keep nurses and nursing students informed, connected and inspired. Register here bit.ly/3jSOEf1.

22.01.2022 We are proud to share that Shannon Wallis MACN has just been announced as the 2020 Winner of the prestigious Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers. Shannon is being recognised for her leadership of the MeCare program, which uses innovative technology to allow patients to be monitored virtually in their homes without the need to present to hospital. Head to acn.edu.au/trailblazers to find out more about the inspirational work of Shannon and the other Trailblazer Finalists, including profile NurseClick articles and podcast interviews. We would like to extend our thanks to Minister for Health The Hon Greg Hunt MP for working with us to acknowledge nurse leadership.

22.01.2022 As Australia prepares for the roll-out of a COVID-19 vaccine, our Government needs a strategy to strengthen the workforce capability and capacity in preparation for immunisation delivery during and beyond the pandemic. Registered nurses are qualified to deliver vaccinations independently, provided they have completed immunisation training and practice within the legislative and regulatory framework applicable to the relevant state or territory jurisdiction. As the largest gro...up of health care professionals in Australia, a highly skilled nursing workforce is pivotal to leading the way in ensuring there is a high uptake of COVID-19 and other vaccines nationally. ACN has a proud history of delivering high-quality immunisation education across all of Australias states and territories. We understand the importance of not only education, but also updating health practitioners immunisation knowledge so they can be effective advocates and promote immunisation uptake nationally. Learn more about how you can study with us to update your immunisation skills here: https://bit.ly/2Zj8Heh

22.01.2022 The countdown is on! Today marks one week until our virtual 2021 National Nursing Forum . This year all nurses, regardless of where they are located, will have the opportunity to take part in Australia's signature nursing leadership event. Don't miss this rare opportunity to connect with colleagues from all corners of the country and hear from the leading minds in nursing and health care. Visit acn.edu.au/nnf to register! Let us know if you are attending the #NNF2021 in the comments!

21.01.2022 Need support to follow your passion? Thanks to the Australian Government Department of Health, applications for scholarships in nursing, midwifery and aged care are now open. Scholarships are available for a range of courses from Certificate IV to Masters level. ... To find out more and apply, visit acn.edu.au/scholarships.

21.01.2022 Didn't get offered a position in a new grad program? Kate Saw MACN has you covered with her five tips to get your career on its way. #StudentNurse #EmergingNurseleader

20.01.2022 As part of our COVID-19 Nurses Support Strategy we are offering a series of educational webinars. Tune in to the first webinar taking place next Tuesday 27 October to learn simple strategies to prevent burnout and enhance your well-being. Register at: https://bit.ly/3iUtKe6.

19.01.2022 Roslyn Rolleston MACN features in part four of our series acknowledging nurses in the community. "General practice nurses are experts in immunisation, wound care, womens health, health promotion and all the way through to healthy ageing." #NursesWhereYouNeedThem

18.01.2022 Part three of our series acknowledging nurses in the community features Adj Prof Debra Thoms FACN DLF. "The opportunity for nurses to practice to their full scope, to utilise their skills and knowledge are really seen when we move into the areas of community and primary health care." She discusses the many diverse roles nurses play in supporting local communities. #NursesWhereYouNeedThem

18.01.2022 Our final keynote speaker for the 2021 National Nursing Forum to share with you is Sarah Rowan! Sarah is an artist and thought-leader who empowers individuals and organisations to ignite a better future through creativity. As one of Australia’s top Speed Painters, she has lived and breathed the dynamic process of transformation for over 20 years, turning blank walls and cavasses into thought-provoking pieces of art, with limited time and often in front of a live audience. Merging her artistic talent with her passion for public speaking, Sarah has reimagined the role of the artist, pushing the boundaries of a studio-based pursuit into a trail-blazing performance genre that challenges the limitations of time and space. Head to acn.edu.au/nnf to register your place for Australia's signature nursing leadership event.

18.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that applications for scholarships in nursing, midwifery and aged care will open soon. You can register your interest to be notified once applications open here: bit.ly/2DBDADd To find out more about eligible study areas, visit acn.edu.au/scholarships.

17.01.2022 Are you struggling to cope and need someone to talk to? Do you want to give back by being there for a fellow nurse? Connect with a colleague to give or receive support during these unprecedented times. Register for the free Nurses Buddy Hub via acn.edu.au/buddyhub.

17.01.2022 Dr Rosemarie Boland is a postdoctoral researcher, senior lecturer, neonatal nurse and midwife with a nursing career spanning 30 years. In the latest episode of The ACN Podcast with Ben Jenkins MACN, Professor Boland shares her journey into the nursing profession, including her time working in the U.K, her pathway to research and her role in the Paediatric Infant Perinatal Emergency Retrieval (PIPER) service. Head to acn.edu.au/podcast to give the episode a listen!

17.01.2022 Violence against nurses and health professionals is completely unacceptable and our society must have a zero-tolerance approach for this type of behavior. Our thoughts are with Bec during her recovery. #ProtectNurses

17.01.2022 How do new nurses adapt to their clinical role when there is a high need for patient or family teaching? This is the question Erin Mercieca MACN, a Stage Two Emerging Nurse Leader, tackles when reflecting on her experiences as a new graduate nurse facing the teaching component of her role as a neonatal special care nurse.

16.01.2022 *Nurses lead the way in supporting Australians experiencing homelessness* You have to think differently in community and primary health care settings, and it requires skills in communication, negotiation, listening and problem-solving, says Sonia Goodwin MACN. Sonia is co-founder of Sunny Street, an organization which provides primary health care street clinics for those experiencing vulnerability and homelessness. ... We spoke to Sonia as part of our Nurses Where You Need Them NurseClick series to highlight the role nursing care plays in helping this cohort access much-needed health services where they need them most: in the safety and security of their local community. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/2Zs41mk

16.01.2022 "I was very fortunate to have been part of a Leadership Program that I attended in Canberra through the Australian College of Nursing. Through that I was able to work more on myself to become a better leader. Congratulations to 2019 Mid-Career Leadership Program participant Poumansing Gujraz MACN for his selection as a finalist in the Judith Meppem AM FACN (DLF) Leadership Award, which is part of the 2020 NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards. Well done to all who have been selected as finalists for the awards on your achievements! The winners will be announced at a virtual ceremony on November 26.

16.01.2022 Nurses in Australia and abroad have stood tall to serve our communities through the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, on 10/10 World Mental Health Day, we stress the importance of reflecting and prioritizing your own mental health and well-being. This is the theme of the 2020 Day which asks the simple message look after yourself Australia". We urge you to take the time today to reflect on your own mental health and those around you. We also encourage you to share tips on how you have looked after your mental health during the pandemic with us and our audience by commenting on this post. Mental Health Australia #WorldMentalHealthDay2020 #ACNNurseStrong #InThisTogether

15.01.2022 Did you know today is #worldkindnessday? Did you also know that giving a random act of kindness is great for your health? Learn how . #makekindnessthenorm #ACNNurseStrong

13.01.2022 Were delighted to have Commissioner Kate Jenkins next in this exciting series to highlight the importance of developing collaborative leaders and women in leadership. Kate Jenkins is Australias Sex Discrimination Commissioner and a member of the Australian Human Rights Commission. Join us for a mid week lunch webinar Register at acn.edu.au/lets-talk-leadership

13.01.2022 Nursing in the Community Week will be held next week from 14-20 September. We are excited to acknowledge nurses in the community, those who work in a wide range of areas outside of hospital settings, and the incredible work they do to provide support for people of all ages. To get involved head to acn.edu.au/nitcw where you can register for our awareness pack filled with resources to help you promote this special week. Can we count you in to help us spread the word? Proudly sponsored by Regal Home Health #NursesWhereYouNeedThem

13.01.2022 To celebrate International Men’s Day, we are delighted to introduce The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG in this exciting series to highlight the importance of developing collaborative leaders and men in nursing. Michael Kirby served as a judge from 1975 to 2009. He became President of the NSW Court of Appeal (1984-1996) and Justice of the High Court of Australia (1996-2009). This event is not to be missed! Tickets are available. To register for the webinar acn.edu.au/lets-talk-leadership

13.01.2022 ACN has a zero-tolerance approach to violence of any kind, in the workplace or elsewhere, and advocates to eradicate it.

12.01.2022 Today is the start of Womens Health Week, a timely reminder for women of all ages to check-in on their mental and physical health and well-being. What do you have planned for the week? Let us know in the comments.

12.01.2022 The link between health worker and patient safety has never been clearer. We need urgent and sustainable investment by all stakeholders to make sure nurses and their patients are protected. In light of #WorldPatientSafetyDay, we are urging Australian and State governments to prioritise nurse safety amid rising COVID-19 deaths among nurses globally. Read more in our media release: https://bit.ly/35QSxN8

12.01.2022 Apply for funding to pursue a career in health! Thanks to the Australian Government Department of Health, financial assistance is available for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students to study entry-level health courses. To find out more and apply, visit acn.edu.au/phmss.

12.01.2022 As part of Nursing in the Community Week, our very own nurse educator Sue Mapletoft MACN has shared her insight into how postgraduate study can further the skills and career developing of nurses working in community settings. Undertaking a Graduate Certificate in Community and Primary Health Care Nursing or Child and Family Health Nursing at the Australian College of Nursing can provide registered nurses with exciting career opportunities in community health. Nurses already... practising in a primary health care role, or those wishing to take the next step in their career to become a community health nurse, practice nurse, or child and family health nurse will benefit enormously from postgraduate study. Postgraduate education advances specialist knowledge, leading to more job satisfaction and improved patient health outcomes. The knowledge and skills gained through specialised postgraduate education supports the career progression of community-based nurses and provides leadership opportunities in advanced clinical roles, management, research, education and policy development." You can learn more about our Graduate Certificates by visiting www.acn.edu.au///community-and-primary-health-care-nursing. See more

12.01.2022 The skills and expertise of nurses are pivotal to ensuring the complex needs of older Australians can be professionally managed and treated in the comfort of their own home. This is the theme of our special Nursing in the Community Week Q & A with Regal Home Healths Michelle Touma MACN. Learn more about the role nursing care plays in improving the health of our elderly population https://bit.ly/2ZnWViQ

11.01.2022 The keynote speeches and list of priorities for Government from the National Summit on the Nursing Workforce are now available and can be found in the full wrap-up of the event on our NurseClick blog. We would again like to thank all those who attended the event and ensured the voice of the nursing profession was heard loud and clear! #NursingSummit

11.01.2022 Today, we remember our nursing colleagues who lost their lives in service for our country. This morning, our Executive Director, Strategy Tania Dufty FACN joined Director of Defence Force Nursing Lieutenant Colonel Serena Lawlor, to lay a wreath at the Australian Nurses Memorial in Canberra honouring and acknowledging the great personal sacrifice nurses have made whilst caring for victims of conflict. We urge you to take a moment out of your day to reflect on the sacrifice of the nurses who have come before us and all those who have lost their life in War. #LestWeForget

09.01.2022 There has never been a more important time to check-in on your friends, family and colleagues and ask R U OK? a simple question which can change a life. The theme for #RUOKDay2020 Theres more to say after R U OK? focuses on helping people build confidence to navigate a conversation with somebody in their life who may be struggling. A list of resources providing assistance on how to have this conversation can be found at www.ruok.org.au. Today, make sure you take the time to have a chat with those close to you about mental health. We also encourage nurses to register for our Nurses Buddy Hub via acn.edu.au/buddyhub to give support to, or receive support from, a colleague during these difficult times.

09.01.2022 The ACN Podcast with Ben Jenkins MACN is taking a break this week and will be back next week with a very special Nursing in the Community Week themed episode with Professor Elizabeth Halcomb FACN! Professor Halcomb is a leader in primary health care who last year became the first nurse to win the prestigious Bridges-Webb medal. Be sure to keep an eye out at acn.edu.au/podcast or your favorite streaming service for the interview when it comes out next week. In the meantime, why not use today as an opportunity to relive some of the episodes from the inaugural year of The ACN Podcast!

09.01.2022 During Womens Health Week, we urge you to reflect on the way your nursing care can contribute to improving the health of women and girls at a national and global level. Endometriosis is the most common benign gynaecological condition worldwide, which is frequently mis-diagnosed, dismissed and under-recognised. In March this year, we introduced a dedicated unit of study which empower students with the knowledge and essential attributes to be an advocate for all woman experiencing chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis. Learn how you can use your nursing expertise to help those suffering from endometriosis at https://bit.ly/2FbBhYe.

08.01.2022 Our CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN is the special guest in The Remarkable Womans Free EmpowerHer Webinar Series. In the webinar, Kylie will share her powerful personal story of how she overcame a toxic relationship to create a safer life for her and her family. The webinar will take place tomorrow Wednesday 16 September from 4.30pm - 5.30pm.... You can register for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/dSA23X9 This is an inspirational event that is not to be missed. #nurseleadership #powerfulwomen #womenempoweringwomen #inspirational #inspirationalwomen #Leadership

08.01.2022 Nurses advocate and support their patients to experience a good end of life in the setting they feel most comfortable in. To view all our latest nursing in the community facts head to acn.edu.au/nitcw to download our infographics poster. #NursesWhereYouNeedThem

07.01.2022 We are proud to announce our 2021 Emerging Nurse Leaders. The exceptional up-and-coming leaders were selected for the prestigious program following a highly competitive application process. Check out our NurseClick article to view the full list of names.

05.01.2022 The ACN Podcast with Ben Jenkins MACN is back with a special Nursing in the Community Week themed episode with Professor Elizabeth Halcomb FACN. Professor Halcombs research has been instrumental in changing perceptions and status of primary care nurses within both clinical practice and research settings. Head to acn.edu.au/podcast to learn about her journey throughout the nursing profession and advice on why graduate nurses should choose to work in primary health care. #NursesWhereYouNeedThem

05.01.2022 Join us in congratulating the 2020 Emerging Nurse Leader (ENL) Program cohort for successfully completing the prestigious program during a highly challenging and tumultuous year. Check out our video to find out about their experiences. You can also read more in our special NurseClick series: https://www.acn.edu.au/blog#enl. #ACNEmergingNurseLeader

05.01.2022 In the beginning stages of your nursing career? Looking for advice for somebody who knows what it is like? Look further than the latest Scrubs that Fit article from Lucy Osborn MACN which highlights five tips for surviving your grad years. What are your top tips?

04.01.2022 We all have a role to play in protecting our children from abuse and neglect. Nurses are leading advocates for prioritizing the safety of children and are on the frontline of preventing and caring for those impacted by family violence. Putting children first is the theme for this years Child Protection Week. We encourage you all to head to napcan.org.au to check out the list of events planned for the week and to download visual and visual resources. #playyourpart #ncpw

04.01.2022 Are you passionate about progressing your career in aged care? Thanks to the Australian Government Department of Health, scholarships are now available for nurses studying or intending to study postgraduate aged care courses, from Graduate Certificate to Masters level. To find out more and apply, visit acn.edu.au/scholarships.

03.01.2022 Action on the health impacts of climate change is a critical policy imperative. We encourage you to join experts and policymakers to discuss the findings and recommendations from the ‘2021 MJALancet Countdown on health and climate change: Australia increasingly out on a limb’ at the online launch on Thursday 21 October, 1-2 pm (AEDT). Register for the event here:https://monash.zoom.us/w/register/WN_RbC18W_sRZu8Za2lv16b3g

03.01.2022 Todays Nursing in the Community Week video features Adj Prof Anna Shepherd FACN (Hon), Deputy Chair of ACNs Community and Primary Health Care Community of Interest. "This year our focus is on keeping our community safe at home, and creating awareness that nurses can care for you in your own home." #NursesWhereYouNeedThem

03.01.2022 The distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine needs to follow an evidence-based risk identification strategy which prioritises vulnerable and at-risk groups and health workers. As the largest group of health care professionals in Australia, nurses are pivotal to leading the way in ensuring there is a high uptake of COVID-19 and other vaccines nationally. We are lobbying the Federal Government for funding to train and upskill nurses in immunisation to ensure there is a large and highly-skilled nursing workforce to lead the rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine.

03.01.2022 ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN on Shannon Wallis MACN, Winner of the 2020 Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers: Shannon’s work is a prime example of how nurses will work to ensure that their communities and their patients receive the best possible care and will find new and innovative ways to support them." Read more in our media release: acn.edu.au/2020-trailblazer-winner

03.01.2022 As a leader, I am committed to raise the profile of our profession and attract a new generation of nurses, Nancy Shah MACN, a 2020 ACN Mid-Career Nurse Leader Program participant, shares her journey of nurse leadership in an interview for our NurseClick blog. Read the full story below.

03.01.2022 Is COVID-19 impacting your mental health and well-being? Connect with a Nurse Buddy who understands what you are going through and can lend an ear and give advice. Head to acn.edu.au/nursesbuddyhub to register free of charge for ACNs Nurses Buddy Hub. #ACNTribe #Covid19Aus

03.01.2022 Part one of our video series acknowledging nurses in the community features Kitty Hutchison MACN, Chair of ACNs Community and Primary Health Care Community of Interest. Nursing in the Community Week is our opportunity to showcase and increase awareness of the variety of areas and the diverse ways nurses contribute to peoples health and well-being in our Australian Health Care System." #NursesWhereYouNeedThem

02.01.2022 Don't miss our first Virtual Open Evening session tonight at 6pm AEDT. Come along to chat with ACN experts and find out more about how our courses can help you progress your nursing career. Best of all, you can join us online in the comfort of your living room! Register online at https://bit.ly/2I5oCqY

02.01.2022 Have you been inspired by a nursing friend or colleague recently? Help us commemorate the official Year of the Nurse and the Midwife by giving a nurse a shout-out at bit.ly/34P4XVx. Best of all, each shout-out you submit during September will give you an entry into the draw to win an iPad! To find out more, visit acn.edu.au/shout-out.... We would like to thank Health Professionals Bank for generously donating the prize. #YearoftheNurseAU #hpbankau

02.01.2022 "Nurses working in the community underpin the health outcomes of millions of Australians on a daily basis. The critical roles they play in direct care, education, mental health, chronic disease management and preventative health literally saves lives." Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt MP and Regional Health Minister Mark Coulton MP have joined ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN in acknowledging our Nursing in the Community Week and the incredible work of nurses in co...mmunity settings across Australia! Read the full media release here: https://www.health.gov.au//celebrating-nurses-who-put-thei #NursesWhereYouNeedThem #Auspol

02.01.2022 The ICN - International Council of Nurses has launched its latest COVID-19 report to mark #WorldPatientSafetyDay. The report highlights that more than 1000 nurses have died in 44 countries where data was available, with health worker infection rates on average around 10% of total infections globally.

01.01.2022 Australian nurses have a rich and proud history. As we fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Ruth Rae FACN looks back over 100 years to tell the personal stories of the nurses who dealt with the Influenza Pandemic during the First World War. This is part one of a two-part series examining nursing in the 1918 pandemic, so be sure to stay tuned next week for the second and final installment!

01.01.2022 ACN is hosting a FREE webinar, 'Staging pressure injury in darkly pigmented skin' in collaboration with Arjo tomorrow (24 November). This webinar will provide an overview of the staging of pressure injuries, the latest 2019 international guidelines and how to perform a comprehensive skin assessment in darker pigmented skin. You can still register here: https://bit.ly/3j1d6JZ