Australian College of Nursing
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The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) is a professional nursing membership-organisation, open to nurses in all settings and all stages of their career. Our mission is to enhance health care by advancing nurse leadership. We do this by developing the leadership skills and expertise of nurses.
Australian College of Nursing
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Australian College of Nursing
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As part the celebrations for The International Council of Nurses (ICN’s) 125th anniversary, which took place in Bucharest in October and was hosted by the Romanian Order of Nurses (OAMGMAMR), ACN shared a video message to mark the significant milestone and show support ..read more
Australian College of Nursing
4M ago
And just like that the National Nursing Forum 2024 has wrapped it’s third and final day in sunny Cairns! We thank each and every one of you for attending and taking part in #NNF2024 and making it a memorable experience. We enjoyed connecting with new and old friends and learning from our high calibre presenters and speakers ..read more
Australian College of Nursing
4M ago
Australian College of Nursing
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Australian College of Nursing
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Australian College of Nursing
4M ago
Nurses from around the country have gathered in Cairns for two special Australian College of Nursing Faculty events in the lead-up to the National Nursing Forum (NNF). The History Faculty Conference explored the theme ‘Moving Forward: Bringing the Past with Us’, featuring NNF keynote speaker Dame Anne-Marie Rafferty DBE FACN (Hon), a panel on nursing museums, and presentations linking our rich history to future innovations. The Next Generation Faculty Summit embraced the theme ‘Next Generation: Making Change Happen Now’, focusing on empowerment, innovation, and collaborative workshops, culmina ..read more
Australian College of Nursing
4M ago
T-minus one day! The ACN team is busy setting up for the National Nursing Forum in Cairns. ? We can’t wait to see you tomorrow. If you can’t make it, don’t worry—follow along for updates on our social media throughout the event. #nnf2024 ..read more
Australian College of Nursing
4M ago
Stephanie Dowden has over 30 years of experience in children’s health care across New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and Uzbekistan (with Médecins Sans Frontières). Her paediatric expertise spans from generalist to specialist roles, encompassing primary health care, community development, paediatric ICU and emergency, pain management, palliative care, and Aboriginal health. Stephanie has held positions at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital in London and Princess Margaret Hospital in Perth. Since 2016, Stephanie has worked independently in Perth as ..read more