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By bringing together thousands of extraordinary nurses from across the country, we build a strong collective voice for nursing and command the respect and recognition our profession deserves.

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It’s time to get creative. We’re celebrating Valentine’s Day by asking our followers to share their love for a nurse fri...
14/02/2026

It’s time to get creative. We’re celebrating Valentine’s Day by asking our followers to share their love for a nurse friend, family member, or colleague who gives their all for their nursing community and those they care for. 

The most creative and heartfelt answer will WIN a special prize ✨

To enter:
• Make sure you’re following
• Fill in the blank in the comments
• Tag a nurse friend or colleague with your response 

Let’s see your best lines. Funny, thoughtful, or inspiring. We can’t wait to read them. Winner to be selected 19 February.

Calling all book lovers, here is this month's book review: Nightingale, Laura Elvery. Nightingale is a luminous, layere...
10/02/2026

Calling all book lovers, here is this month's book review: Nightingale, Laura Elvery.

Nightingale is a luminous, layered novel that delicately explores memory, war, and the cost of care through the intertwined lives of three characters: Florence Nightingale in her twilight years, Jean Frawley - a nurse working under her legacy - and Silas Bradley, a soldier who claims an impossible connection to Nightingale during the Crimean War.

While it’s not a biography of Florence Nightingale as the title might suggest, the novel uses her legacy to explore the emotional and ethical complexities of nursing, particularly in the context of war and sacrifice. Nightingale captures the quiet, often unseen impact of care, and reminded me that showing up with empathy and presence can be just as powerful as any clinical skill.

Have you read Nightingale? Share your thought's below.

Find more book reviews in The Hive. Not a member yet? Join ACN at acn.edu.au/join

ACN’s July Graduate Certificate intake is now open.Whether you’re looking to advance in Acute Care, Community & Primary ...
05/02/2026

ACN’s July Graduate Certificate intake is now open.

Whether you’re looking to advance in Acute Care, Community & Primary Health, Aged Care, Cosmetic Nursing or explore a new specialty, there’s a course designed to support your next move.

Applications are now open: https://www.acn.edu.au/education/postgraduate-courses

Huge congratulations to Cat Schofield MACN, who has been received a Public Service Medal in the 2026 Australia Day Honou...
05/02/2026

Huge congratulations to Cat Schofield MACN, who has been received a Public Service Medal in the 2026 Australia Day Honours.

She has been recognised for her outstanding contributions to mental health care in Tasmania, having joined the Department of Health Tasmania in 2001.

From becoming Tasmania's first mental health nurse practitioner to managing the state's first dedicated forensic mental health facility, Cat has consistently pushed boundaries and championed person-centred care throughout her career.

Cat is the Tasmanian practitioner member for the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, and the International Council of Nurses Global Nursing Leadership Institute program facilitator for the Western Pacific Region.

We proudly celebrate Cat, alongside all the nurses and midwives recognised this year for their exceptional contributions to Australian healthcare.

Primary Health Care Nurses Day at Parliament House in Canberra was a wonderful opportunity for Australian College of Nur...
04/02/2026

Primary Health Care Nurses Day at Parliament House in Canberra was a wonderful opportunity for Australian College of Nursing CEO Kathryn Zeitz and Chief Nursing Officer Frances Rice to meet with Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care, Rebecca White; Special Envoy for Men's Health, Dan Repacholi; Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Alison McMillan PSM; other politicians and nursing leaders; and, importantly, primary care nurses who shared their professional experiences.

Nurses play a vital role in primary care, and the importance of advocating for them at the national level cannot be underestimated. Thank you Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association for bringing nursing leaders and parliamentarians together to champion their incredible work.

The future of the nursing profession is being debated in Federal Parliament this week, with the nurse prescribing bill [...
04/02/2026

The future of the nursing profession is being debated in Federal Parliament this week, with the nurse prescribing bill [Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill] before the House of Representatives.

ACN wants to thank all those elected members who support qualified registered nurses extending their scope of practice to deliver more timely and holistic care to Australians who need it.

Among them is MP Julie-Ann Campbell (pictured), Member for Moreton, Queensland, who described nurses as "the beacon of care in our community".

"This bill is important," she said, "because reforming the scope of practice for health practitioners means real, tangible benefits for Australians – Australians who would be able to access the affordable medicines they need when they need them."

Hear, hear.

You can find the bill's webpage here: https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_Legislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r7406

03/02/2026

Getting the fundamentals right makes all the difference. Our nurse educators share some of their do’s and don’ts of venepuncture and cannulation.

Take your skills to the next level with ACN’s next Venepuncture and Cannulation course on Thursday February 19. Only a few spots left, head to the CPD for more: https://members.acn.edu.au/Public/cpd-centre/cpd-search.aspx?116e5747f084=3

Join us for this intensive ‘live and online’ program.The Lead from Where You Are – Leadership Series is an innovative in...
02/02/2026

Join us for this intensive ‘live and online’ program.

The Lead from Where You Are – Leadership Series is an innovative initiative aimed at increasing visibility and creating opportunities for nurses to lead within their professional settings.

Registrations are now open for Leadership Program for Aged Care Nurses. Starts in late February 2026. https://iol.acn.edu.au/leadership-programs/lead-from-where-you-are-leadership-series

30/01/2026

Get ready for the July intake for ACN’s graduate certificates. Whether you dream of specialising in Acute Care, Community Health, Cosmetic Nursing, Aged Care or more, ACN has a pathway.

Hear from of our graduates about their journey with ACN.

For more details click here: https://www.acn.edu.au/education/postgraduate-courses?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23332353248&gbraid=0AAAAADgE5c5bmIMWvgtTxoR9ETxQJhA8t&gclid=Cj0KCQiAp-zLBhDkARIsABcYc6vXZXeRgS3d84qBiEtoIvu3oTwehvRUMdhq5qMftLqaMtWPJ4HSFj0aAnB1EALw_wcB

28/01/2026

Ready, set and here we go for 2026

The Wound Management Update Course has been revised and is now ready to go for 2026. I am delighted to announce that 14 colleagues have collaborated with me to enrich the content of this program. The Australian College of Nursing(ACN) has the dates and venues secured for the year. Additional seats are already being added by the College in order to meet demand.

Topics covered include:
Wound healing pathway
Reasons for "hard-to-heal" wounds
Role of pharmacology in wound repair
Patient and wound assessment (data gathering & measurement)
Wound infection & biofilms
Therapeutic wound cleansing
Wound dressings and antimicrobials
Leg ulcers & lower limb oedema
Compression therapy
Pressure injury
Diabetic foot disease
Surgical wound care
Radiation's impact on wound healing
Skin tears

The Course will be presented 24 times around Australia this year. Please see the link below for dates and places. Register via the link or by calling Lesley Saunders at the ACN on 02 9745 7534.

Link to Course overview, dates and venues:

https://members.acn.edu.au/Public/cpd-centre/cpd-search.aspx?CPDCentreTabs=3

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