Foundations of General Practice Nursing Workshops
An orientation to nursing in a general practice setting for new and transitioning nurses, and those seeking an update.
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News: Improving clinical practice and patient care in nocturnal enuresis
Release of a new report addressing the need for children to have timely access to appropriate healthcare for the management of urinary incontinence1 coincides with today’s launch of the second edition of the Australian Nocturnal Enuresis Resource Kit in the lead up to World Bedwetting Day (Tuesday, May 29, 2018).
Men's Health Week 2018
Men's Health Week 2018 encourages men to start a conversation about their health and wellbeing with someone they trust. As nurses you can also support your male patients by encouraging them to stay informed, and to see their health professional if they notice changes in their health. Find resources to help your patients from Andrology Australia.
Beware of making assumptions: Interview with Caroline Gibson on working with dementia
In an interview with Caroline Gibson (a finalist for APNA's Graduate Nurse of the Year 2018) Marie McInerney from Croakey covers one of APNA’s enhanced nurse clinics, the Memory Health Support Service nurse clinic at Ballarat Community Health.
News: Primary Times Autumn 2018 issue out now
Have you read the Autumn 2018 issue of Primary Times? Read about what's instore for the Nurseforce for the Future APNA conference in May, where primary health care nurse fit into the Health Care Homes initiative and how effective mentorship can improve job retention for nurses.
APNA Workforce Survey
APNA has commissioned a national workforce survey annually since 2004, with the aim of equipping nurses working in primary health care with information on the workforce conditions of their profession. Collection of this information helps APNA’s to develop evidence-based policy and programs relating to the primary health care nurse workforce and to advocate for you.
News: Championing Change
12 May 2018. Seqirus Australia is proud to announce that applications are now open for the inaugural 2018/2019 ‘Championing Change’ Innovation Practice Nurse Grants! The grants recognise and support practice nurses demonstrating innovation in adult immunisation. Click to learn more!
APNA CPD Portal
Store and retrieve your continuing professional development through a simple and accessible web portal.
What does working as a nurse in refugee health involve?
Working as a nurse in primary health care offers a diverse, dynamic and fulfilling career with opportunities. Find out about working in refugee health and more. Visit MyNursingFuture.com.au.png)
APNA Conference 2018: Interviews from Croakey with presenters
Did you catch these interviews with Sue McInnes, Christine Ashley and Liz Halcomb in this week's APNA Connect? Hear them talking to Croakey at the APNA Conference about mental illness, lifestyle risk prevention and workforce issues.
APNA Workforce Survey 2018
Launched at this year's conference, APNA's Workforce Survey 2018 aims to equip nurses working in primary health care with information on the workforce conditions of their profession. APNA also uses this information to help in advocate and represent nurses in primary health care. Take part now!
Does my workplace professional indemnity insurance give me enough protection?
This is the top question that we’re answering on our APNA (Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association) Nurse Support Line during this busy registration and renewal time. And the answer is - POSSIBLY NOT.
Framework for registered and enrolled nurses launched
The APNA Career and Education Frameworks for Nurses in Primary Health Care project are the first of their kind in Australia and are now available from My Nursing Future.
Transition to Practice
It’s recognised that the longer a nurse stays with an organisation the more productive they become. Early results of the Transition to Practice Pilot Program Tranche 1 have indicated it has had a positive influence on nurses’ intentions to remain in the nursing workforce.
Events Calendar
Register and find out more about APNA's 2018 workshops for nurses in primary health care.
Healthy Practices
Do you know what the benefits of having a nurse in your practice are? APNA's Healthy Practices website is for employers, practice managers, GPs and nurses looking for information and resources on employing a nurse – the benefits, financial considerations and more...
Professional indemnity insurance
Professional indemnity insurance for APNA members to 31 March 2019 for $110
