Australian College Of Nursing

SEEK is a proud Principal Partner of the National Nursing Forum. This year they provided three nurses and students with the opportunity to attend the NNF through our Scholarship Program. Visit our website to find out more about SEEK and to view the NNF’s eProgram before everything kicks off on Tuesday #NNF2018
www.acn.edu.au/nnf2018

Should providers be required to publish staffing ratios online?
https://www.agedcareinsite.com.au/…/pus h-for-published-age…/

Lock it in so you don't fret come next May.
Our range of CPD courses can help you gain the skills to become a better nurse, and to meet the requisite hours required by the NMBA for annual renewal and authority to practice.
Visit www.acn.edu.au/cpd-courses for our upcoming events.

"The study explored how nurses make sense of racism in practice and contribute to ensuring that children from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds do not accumulate further disadvantage in their lives through culturally unsafe healthcare practice."
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_rele…/20 18-08/w-seh082118.php

As nurses, dying is a process we are much more accustomed to than the wider population is generally.
These tips may be useful for sharing with families, friends and patient visitors who are trepidatious about being alongside a loved one at the end of their life. 🤲💐
http://www.abc.net.au/…/how-to-sit-with -someone-who…/9998006

Heading to the National Nursing Forum next week? Make sure you share your insights, ideas and photos during the event with us through our social media platforms! Don't forget to use our event hashtag #NNF2018
Visit our website for more information and to register your attendance today: www.acn.edu.au/nnf2018

Did you know that there is confidential helpline made for nurses and midwives to help you with any difficulties you may be going through?
You can call Nurse and Midwife support 24/7 on 1800 667 877.
Find out more about this service: https://vimeo.com/271617993

A new, first of its kind, Optimal Care Pathway provides principles & guidance to ensure that cancer care is responsive to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
This video explains the importance of the Optimal Health Pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. https://youtu.be/nfPaZYTe4yI
https://canceraustralia.gov.au/…/optima l-care-pathway-abori…

There's just one week left until our 2018 National Nursing Forum at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre! Registrations are still open, so visit our website today and register your attendance. We can't wait to see you there! #NNF2018
www.acn.edu.au/nnf2018

IN THE NEWS: Stephen Duckett, Director, Health Program, Grattan Institute, voices concerns over Australia's hospital accreditation system.
"The dangers of a one-size-fits-all accreditation system can be illustrated by considering infection control, which is one of the current national standards for hospitals".
What do you think? 🗨️

We are so excited to hear Yolanda Bogert's presentation on gender diversity at the upcoming National Nursing Forum! She is such a supportive mum and nurse - and inspirational advocate for trans people.
Have a listen to Nursing Review's podcast interview to hear her story!
https://www.nursingreview.com.au/…/how- to-avoid-trans-brok…/

In need of a little inspiration?
We've compiled a list of six great TED talks on the theme of nursing. 🗨️
Check them out on our blog #NurseClick. Don't forget to comment to let us know what you think!
... https://www.acn.edu.au/…/acn-recommends -six-inspiring-ted-t…
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"The number of aged inmates in custody is rising, but what strategies are in place to provide a safe environment for this growing cohort?"
https://www.agedcareinsite.com.au/…/lat er-life-behind-bars…/

Good to know! 😴 #shiftwork #nurse
https://theconversation.com/we-asked-five -experts-is-it-pos…

We are so excited that Dell Lovett MACN will be joining our exceptional lineup of keynote speakers at this year's National NursingForum (NNF)!
Dell is a novice researcher with an extensive background in nursing, men’s health, diabetes and immunisation in primary health care settings and is currently a PhD Candidate at Charles Darwin University in Darwin, Australia. Her primary research focus is primary health care providers’ practice in men’s health. Her current research stud...y is exploring advanced primary health care providers’ experiences of good practice in men’s health in Australia.
Dell is passionate about improving men’s health outcomes and access to male specific health primary health care services and programs.
Visit our website to find out more about the NNF and register your attendance today: www.nnf2018.com.au
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If you were diagnosed with cancer more than five or 10 years ago, you might have been told to rest and avoid physical activity. Today, it's a different story.
http://www.abc.net.au/…/exercise-cancer -care-physi…/10117906

ACN is calling on states and territories to step into the 21st century and respect women’s right to choose.
“For a country as progressive and fortunate as Australia, it is unacceptable that in a number of states abortion is still a crime,” said Australian College of Nursing CEO Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward FACN.
Read our media release in full here:https://www.acn.edu.au/…/give-wome n-the-choice-nurses-want-…

The program for the 3rd History Conference will present research on historical and personal perspectives related to nursing and its broader contexts. It will explore the complexities and differences of the past that have shaped the nursing profession. It will appeal to a broad audience including nurses and other health professionals, historians, ACN members and non-members, clinicians and academics.
Register online today: https://www.acn.edu.au/event/acn-history- conference

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