News

Monday, 6 February 2012

Draft version 5 is now open for members to review. Suggested changes will be discussed at the AGM on March 19, prior to members voting as to accept the constitution.

Friday, 13 January 2012

The Australian College of Neonatal Nurses Inc. (ACNN) is delighted to host the 7th Annual Conference in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia.

The ACNN Conference Day and Gravens seminar will provide a forum for health professionals to explore the challenges we face in providing optimal care for our small clients, their families and their communities.

We invite you to attend this exciting conference and seminar to reflect on practice and to share innovative ideas and experiences with colleagues. 

ACNN 2012 7th Annual Conference
Great Beginnings, Greater Futures. Celebrating Achievements in Neonatal Nursing
and
Gravens Seminar on the Physical and Developmental Environment of the High Risk Infant

Friday 7 and Saturday 8 September 2012

Crowne plaza hotel, Lovedale, HunterValley

New South Wales, Australia

Thursday, 12 January 2012

The Professional Officer is a (non‐voting) member of the ACNN Executive Committee. The term of office is 2 years with the option of renewal for a further one term.

Expressions of interest are called for from the ACNN membership for this role, as Trudi Mannix, the current professional officer, has served 2 terms and thus will retire from the position in March 2012.

Friday, 6 January 2012

‘Twenty – 12’: NNAQ celebrating 20 years’
State Conference, Friday 3 August 2012
Eagle Street Conference Venue
175 Eagle Street, Brisbane CBD

Program and Registration Form

Tuesday, 20 December 2011

ACNN Competency Standards for Neonatal Nurses
Expressions of interest are invited from interested members to form a working party to review the ACNN Competency Standards for Neonatal Nurses 2nd Ed (2007). This will be the third edition of the standards. Shelley Reid will act as working party leader and editor. The consumer review will be undertaken by the ACNN SIG-NE (this does not preclude individual SIG members from applying for the working party).

The working party will be limited to 10 members and will be approved by the ACNN Executive.

Tuesday, 20 December 2011

As President of the Australian College of Neonatal Nurses (ACNN), I am very proud to announce the 2012 Neonatal Nurse Excellence Awards.

The aim of this prestigious award, which is open to all neonatal nurses who are members of ACNN and working in the area of neonatal nursing Australia-wide, is to recognise an individual neonatal nurse’s achievements and to encourage excellence in the provision of neonatal care.

Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Applications are welcome from registered nurses and midwives currently working in a neonatal intensive care or a special care nursery who are either early career neonatal nurses or early career researchers in neonatal nursing.

Tuesday, 22 November 2011

ACNN National Conference
Crown Plaza Hotel, 430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale - Hunter Valley
 6 - 8 September 2012

  • Thursday 6 September: Council Meeting & Special Interest Group Meetings, Welcome Reception
  • Friday 7 September: ACNN National Conference
  • Saturday 8 September: Gravens Seminar on the physical and developmental environment of the high risk neonate.

 

 

Tuesday, 22 November 2011

The Neonatal Nurses Association of Queensland is celebrating 20 year anniversary in 2012.
Friday 3 August 2012

  • State Conference at Eagle Street Conference Venue, 175 Eagle Steet, Brisbane CBD
  • Celebration Dinner - Customs House, Queen Street, Brisbane 

Confirmed speakers:
Professor Jill White
Clinical Professor Jon Hyett
Ms Deborah Harris
Ms Claire Doherty
Ms Meshell Curtis
Ms Michelle Gavin
Dr Lucy Cooke