A Day in the Life of a birth suite ANUM
07 August, 2026Originally trained in the UK, midwife Esther Chikwanha moved to Australia in late 2019 and now works as an Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM) in a birth suite.
Professor Andrea Driscoll MACN wins 2026 Nursing Trailblazers Award
07 August, 2026Driscoll was recognised for her work on an integrated, nurse practitioner-led model delivering specialist heart failure care across inpatient, outpatient and virtual settings.
Finalists named for 2026 Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers
31 July, 2026The three 2026 finalists span cardiac care, allergy treatment and paediatric vascular access, with the recipient of the award to be announced on 5 August.
You see what others miss
01 July, 2026For us, listening to nurses goes beyond gathering feedback. Clinical perspectives should help shape decisions at every stage, from product discussions and innovation to education and customer support.
Big-picture health reform "remains unfinished business", nurses say
15 May, 2026In the wake of the Australian Government's Budget 2026–27, the Australian College of Nursing has said "support for nurses and nursing cannot be delayed further".
Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers — nominations open
30 April, 2026With a focus on innovation and transformative leadership, nominations are open until 1 June for the Health Minister's Award for Nursing Trailblazers.
NSW IRC decision prompts "mixed emotions" from nurses and midwives
17 April, 2026A wage ruling by the NSW Industrial Relations Commission has prompted mixed emotions from the state's public sector nurses and midwives, NSWNMA has said.
PhD scholarship announced for nursing leadership in digital health
20 February, 2026Australian Catholic University has partnered with the Australian College of Nursing, Ausmed and Monash Health to launch a PhD scholarship program.
Teachers Health Group announces Simone Tregeagle as next CEO
30 January, 2026Teachers Health Group, which encompasses Nurses & Midwives Health, has announced that Simone Tregeagle will be the new CEO — commencing 1 July 2026.
Nurse turns to teaching health care's next generation
10 November, 2025Rosemarie Garcia has returned to where her nursing training began, this time as a teacher to the next generation of healthcare workers.
Nominations open for 2026 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards
03 November, 2025Nominations have opened for the 2026 HESTA Australian Nursing & Midwifery Awards, set to run for their 20th year.
Nurse-led regional clinics pilot shows promise
20 October, 2025A pilot program that saw over 25 nurses deliver chronic disease management and preventative health care across 18 general practices in regional NSW is expanding.
In Conversation with Australian College of Nursing CEO, Dr Kathryn Zeitz
29 September, 2025 by Amy Sarcevic*Hospital + Healthcare speaks with Australian College of Nursing CEO Dr Kathryn Zeitz about where we're at, and need to go, with nurses' scope of practice.
Two healthcare student spotlights this National Skills Week
26 August, 2025This National Skills Week (25–31 August), we spotlight two NSW TAFE students and graduates helping to meet the state's demand for skilled healthcare workers.
National Nursing Forum commences with over 800 delegates
23 July, 2025More than 800 nursing leaders are gathering in Canberra from today for the three-day National Nursing Forum, the Australian College of Nursing's signature event.
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
