From an aerialist acrobat to a nurse
12 February, 2024A career transition from an aerialist to a nurse may not seem obvious, but for Kylie Page — who always aspires to assist others during difficult times — a move to nursing was a well-planned action.
Australia's oldest hospital awarded Nightingale Badge
08 February, 2024The badge is awarded to individuals and institutions who have made an exceptional contribution to the nursing profession.
Duress safety solutions
05 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Paragoncare LtdAvailable from ParagonCare Group, Duress safety solutions are designed to help staff who need support from a real-time secure location system.
Speedier assessment for internationally trained nurses
22 November, 2023Overseas-trained nurses and midwives looking to practise in Australia will soon have access to a new assessment facility.
One in four nurses consider leaving primary care: survey
13 November, 2023One in four nurses working in primary health care are considering leaving their role in the next two to five years, according to a workforce survey by APNA.
NSW rolls out VR training for emergency stroke care
11 October, 2023A new virtual reality (VR) training program is set to provide emergency department nurses across New South Wales with real-time experience in stroke care.
Midwifery workforce review to tackle growing industry concerns
21 September, 2023The NMBA has partnered with the Burnet Institute and colleagues to conduct a comprehensive review of the midwifery workforce amid concerns that growth is stalling in the profession.
SA boosts midwifery numbers with re-entry program
05 September, 2023A re-entry program is assisting qualified midwives in South Australia rejoin the midwifery workforce by refreshing vital skills and knowledge.
Nursing applications soar as staff shortage targeted
29 August, 2023The number of applications to train as a nurse with Mater Education has surged by more than 330% since fees were removed, with the Queensland Government's Fee-Free TAFE initiative.
NeedleCalm Founder bags Nursing Trailblazers award
14 August, 2023NeedleCalm Founder and Sydney clinical specialist nurse Lauren Barber has been awarded the Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers for her outstanding contributions to the medical field with her medtech device.
Darwin Private Hospital recognises placement partnership
10 August, 2023The Charles Darwin University and Darwin Private Hospital student placement partnership is proving beneficial to the Northern Territory's healthcare system.
VR tool helps nurses tackle aggressive patients
09 August, 2023A new immersive computer simulation program helps nurses and nursing students practise making decisions when faced with a hostile patient.
Nursing body responds to NASOG MS-2 Step Pill comments
19 July, 2023ACN CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN said that comments claiming women would be at risk if nurse practitioners prescribed the abortion pill were insulting, patronising and out of touch with reality.
Scholarship opportunity for Pacific Islands nurses
14 July, 2023The ACN Foundation is offering two international scholarships for nursing leaders from Pacific Island Nations to participate in ACN's Institute of Leadership Nurse Executive Program, with applications closing 25 July.
A Day in the Life of Chelsea Bell
11 July, 2023Chelsea works as a registered midwife at Epworth Freemasons, working in maternity, across all areas including the birth suite, postnatal and the special care nursery.
