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CONTENTS
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Welcome from the CEO
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About the Expo
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My experience challenging stereotypes about aged care nursing
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A look back at previous ACN Nursing and Health Expos
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Why General Practice is a great opportunity for student nurses
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Seminar program
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Top 5 reasons to choose a rural placement
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Exhibitor list
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WELCOME FROM THE ACN CEO Welcome to the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Nursing & Health Virtual Expo eGuide for 2022. ACN is the national voice of the nursing profession focused on policy, advocacy and education to advance the status, recognition and respect for nurses. We encourage and empower nurses to pursue their leadership and career goals, and promote a connected and inspired workforce. As such, we are committed to supporting you in every stage throughout your nursing career. Being a nurse is more than just a job, it is a vocation. A nursing career offers lifelong learning, a diverse range of vocational opportunities and the chance to contribute to the health of communities and individuals throughout the country. The ACN Nursing and Health Virtual Expo offers a wealth of information and advice, with an abundance of exhibitions, services, events and seminars led by key industry professionals. This eGuide is designed to maximise your Expo experience by ensuring you have the information you need to attend the exhibitions and events that interest you, and promote further exploration in the world of nursing. The Virtual Expo is a unique forum to explore new opportunities, establish networks and progress your career in this dynamic profession. I expect you find this experience informative and inspirational. Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward Chief Executive Officer – Australian College of Nursing RN, MMgt, Dip App Sci (Nursing), Acute Care Cert, FACN, FCHSM, Wharton Fellow, MAICD
ACN is proud to be supported by
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ABOUT THE EXPO
What can I expect from the Virtual Expo?
How much does the Expo cost?
The ACN Nursing & Health Virtual Expo is the perfect place to discover and progress your career in the nursing and health professions. The ACN Virtual Expo has a strong reputation for connecting visitors with a range of organisations, including hospitals, health care services, educational institutions and specialty nursing groups.
Attendance at the Expo and educational seminars are free!
With over 20 exhibitors participating in the ACN Virtual Expo, there are a wealth of products and services; visitors will gain practical takeaway advice and skills in a series of complimentary educational seminars. If you are a nurse, currently studying nursing or considering a career in the nursing or health professions, this Expo is for you.
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If you haven’t already registered, do so HERE.
Who will be exhibiting? You will have the opportunity to interact with: • education providers • hospital and health care services • recruitment agencies • specialty nursing groups • companies offering health products and services. To find out more about who will be attending, view the exhibitor list on page 18 of the eGuide.
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Who should attend?
ACN Nursing & Health Virtual Expo Features
ACN encourages everyone who is interested in the nursing and health professions to attend the Expo. It is particularly beneficial to:
The ACN Nursing & Health Virtual Expo has a range of features for you to interact with exhibitors and presenters at the Expo; watch our demonstration video* HERE.
The day of the Expo, you can still do all of the above plus:
You will have access to the virtual platform on Friday, 1 April, from 2pm AEST. Be sure to log in early and get familiar with all the platform has to offer:
• Watch presentations
• high school students • undergraduate nursing students • enrolled nurses • registered nurses • health professionals.
• Timeline – view the timeline to see what sessions you would like to join and add them to your favourites • View the exhibitors and add to your favourites • By adding to your favourites, you can create your personal schedule for the day • We all know how important networking is, personalise your profile to find like-minded attendees and exhibitors. The more you tell us about yourself the easier it will be for people to connect with you.
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• Watch and download a range of resources from exhibiting companies
• Make notes while watching session(s) • Join interactive group sessions with exhibitors • Request 1:1 video calls and chats with exhibitors • Connect and plan your day using the Meeting Hub to send messages, hold video calls and setup meetings • Score points and win prizes by visiting and connecting with exhibitors • At the end of the day you can download all your session notes and contacts you have made across the day. * Not all functionality as shown in the video will be enabled at the Expo, such as poster sessions.
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ARTICLE
MY EXPERIENCE CHALLENGING STEREOTYPES ABOUT AGED CARE NURSING KALI BAKER MACN ACN Stage four Emerging Nurse Leader This article was originally published on ACN’s NurseClick blog
“This month-long placement provided diverse opportunities and was not restricted by a ward’s speciality. Having a mix of aged care, emergency, paediatrics and community allowed many areas of my clinical knowledge to grow.”
people have made obvious to me with comments such as, “surely you want to work somewhere else” and, “you will never be employable elsewhere.”
In 2018, as a newly registered nurse, I was unmatched for a graduate program. Wondering what nursing could be, I challenged my own perceptions and the ideologies of roles and positions that are expected of a “graduate nurse”. This involved accepting a position in a trailblazing graduate program focussing on caring for the older person. On reflection, the past two years undertaking a gerontological pathway has been transformational and required strength and resilience. The career path I pursued challenges the stereotype that nurses predominately move towards caring for the older person in the later stages of their nursing career. This is a belief that some
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Working as a graduate nurse in aged care has afforded me opportunities that I wouldn’t have dreamt of otherwise. As a rising star and trailblazer, I am the first in my health service to be a participant in the Australian College of Nursing’s (ACN) Emerging Nurse Leader program and privileged to write a reflective piece for the Aged Care Royal Commission. It has also been an element of my role to mentor peers, graduates and students and to showcase role modelling leadership through a contemporary evidence-based approach to nursing the older person. As an unmatched graduate, I believed I should be working in a hospital with all the bells and whistles. What if I had accepted the nursing perceptions that I had? What if I had not stepped
outside of my comfort zone? Would I be the nurse I am today? Certainly not. Upon reflection, working in aged care during the year that was 2020 was, at times, extremely mentally, physically and emotionally challenging. I have been fortunate to be able to provide comfort to those I was caring for in a time that they could not see family members for weeks or months at a time. Through my role as a Registered Nurse in a Residential Aged Care Facility, I have come to understand the importance of time with family and friends along with appreciating the little moments each day. As an early career registered nurse, I am proud to share my experience within aged care nursing. I hope to inspire other newly registered nurses to develop a passion for nursing the older person.
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Bendigo Health Nursing & Midwifery Careers Why Bendigo Health
Why Bendigo
Why our Graduate Programs
Bendigo Health is a dynamic and growing health service, that is technologically advanced compared to other hospitals.
With a population of more than 114,000, Bendigo is a thriving regional city located only 150km north west or 90 minutes to from Melbourne. It is a city with the attributes of urban metropolis, and the benefits of living in regional Australia.
If you apply to be a Graduate Nurse or Midwife at Bendigo Health you have the option of choosing your own stream and rotations allowing you to take control of your nursing career. You will also be provided with the opportunity for ongoing employment following your graduate year.
We have a great teaching culture and very supportive staff. Our patient base is diverse, very friendly and accepting of people learning.
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A LOOK BACK AT PREVIOUS ACN NURSING & HEALTH EXPOS What I enjoyed most about the Expo... “Social media was a buzz about this show and I wasn’t disappointed.”
“It was great to learn about so many opportunities available for nurses, I feel so inspired to continue along this path.”
“So much to see, so much to learn it was a great experience attending the Expo!”
“The seminars were worthwhile attending, I particularly liked the one on resume writing and how to dress to impress, very helpful great tips and advice.”
“This is a great place to visit when considering a career in nursing, it’s a one-stop shop.”
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ARTICLE
WHY GENERAL PRACTICE IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENT NURSES BY GEORGINA RUDKEN MACN (UNDERGRADUATE) ACN Stage One Emerging Nurse Leader This article was originally published on ACN’s NurseClick blog If you ever get the opportunity to give General Practice (GP) nursing a go, as a placement student or a paid employee, I would highly recommend this valuable experience. As a thirdyear student nurse, I spent eight months of my final year employed as a Medical Assistant (Student Nurse) at a large, local medical centre. My role was multi-faceted, ranging from patient care duties (similar to that of an Assistant in Nursing (AIN)) to reception, patient screening and assisting eligible patients to access Chronic Disease Management Plans. I loved my work in the role and my time at the medical centre gave me the confidence I needed to pursue a career in rural and remote nursing. I would like to draw on this experience to share with you five opportunities available to those who placement and/ or work as a GP nurse during their studies. 1. Get crash course in a little bit of everything Not sure what you love yet? By the end of a placement in a GP you will! Between wound care, chronic disease management, minor trauma, the occasional emergency, minor surgery, mental health nursing and health assessment across a population of patients spanning from geriatrics to paediatrics you will quickly learn what you like and what might not be for you! 2. Improved communication skills – especially with doctors As a student, discussing patient concerns with a doctor or more senior nurse can be intimidating. When I first 11
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started in a GP, I felt very awkward calling doctors to come and assess patients or to clarify an order. Did I feel like this by the end of my eight months? Not at all! As with any skill, practise makes perfect and the revolving door of patients and doctors through the treatment room means that you will become very well versed in ISBAR, AIDET and SOAPIER. 3. Gain a better understanding of the Australian health care model Before I worked in a GP, my understanding of the Australian health care model was minimal to say the least (and even after eight months it is a confusing and complex world to navigate!). Working in a GP will help you to understand what patients can access once they leave their hospital bed and re-enter the community, as well as observe where the gaps in care are. You will also gain a better understanding of Medicare billing, patient entitlements, workers compensation and government health initiatives. One of the challenges I often saw was the disconnect between what a patient needed and what services were available to them through Medicare once they were discharged, which greatly highlighted the spaces in which inequities can and do occur. If you ever want to learn how to use a medical product in a multitude of ways, ask a GP nurse!
plastering, suturing, ear syringing, and much more on top of general nursing skills. If you want to learn something new that you might not get to elsewhere, GP nursing might just be the perfect place for you! 5. See nursing from a different angle In nursing, it is not often that the majority of our patients are healthy. In my undergrad degree, there was a lot of emphasis on hospital and post-admission community nursing focusing on how we look after patients during and after hospital stays. It was only once I worked in a GP that I learned how nurses keep our patients out of hospital – whether that be by encouraging elderly patients to get vaccinated, providing long term wound care or assessing deterioration in their health by providing annual screening and check-up services. Additionally, GP nursing is one of the few settings in which you can really see the long-term impact that health care has on a patient and the limitations that health needs such as daily wound dressings or regular depot injections place on people’s lives – something which will serve you well in any context you practice in. So, if you are a nursing student preparing to go on placement this year, consider requesting a GP setting and if you are allocated one, be open to it! I promise it will make you a better nurse than you would have been without it.
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Nursing & Midwifery Careers at GV Health INDIVIDUALISED PROGRAMS AND POST GRADUATE PATHWAY OPPORTUNITIES READY FOR YOU GRADUATE NURSE- GENERAL Experience a broad range through 3 different rotations every 4 months, with the opportunity to choose from all wards and speciality areas. GRADUATE NURSE- MENTAL HEALTH Explore your passion in the Mental Health stream, making a difference to our consumer’s recovery journey. GRADUATE NURSE- MIDWIFERY Provide quality care for women and neonates presenting to Maternity Services. Education and support through the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period. GRADUATE NURSE- GENERAL/MIDWIFERY General & Midwifery rotations, a combined program experience. Clinical support and the opportunity for consolidation of theory and refinement of clinical skills. OUR COMMUNITY CONNECTOR PROGRAM Your relocation consultant to support you and/or your partner/family’s move to our region. Offering 1:1 assistance with real estate, schooling, connecting you with community/ sporting/religious groups, partner’s employment and the like.
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SEMINARS Seminars Attendance at all seminars is complimentary and registration is not required.
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TIME
TOPIC
9:00am
CV’s and Interview Skills Presenter: Y vonne McKinlay FACN National Director – Education, Australian College of Nursing
9:35am
Exhibitor Presentation Group 1 Further details will be available on the virtual platform
9:55am
Exhibitor Presentation Group 2 Further details will be available on the virtual platform
10:15am
Super Fit Presented by HESTA
10:35am
Emerging Nurse Leader (ENL) Interaction Session (1) ACN Emerging Nursing Leaders will be available online and members of the public will join and have the opportunity to ask you questions. ENL’s offer their insight and encouragement into the transition into the workplace as an early career nurse.
10:55am
Emerging Nurse Leader (ENL) Interaction Session (2) ACN Emerging Nursing Leaders will be available online and members of the public will join and have the opportunity to ask you questions. ENL’s offer their insight and encouragement into the transition into the workplace as an early career nurse.
11:25am
Exhibitor Presentation Group 3 Further details will be available on the virtual platform
11:45am
Exhibitor Presentation Group 4 Further details will be available on the virtual platform
12:15pm
Super Fit Presented by HESTA
12:35pm
CV’s and Interview Skills Presenter: Y vonne McKinlay FACN National Director – Education, Australian College of Nursing
12:55pm
LIVE: CV and Interview Q&A Presenter: L inda Davidson FACN National Director – Professional Practice, Australian College of Nursing
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ARTICLE
TOP 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE A RURAL PLACEMENT BY SAVANNAH GRUDZINSKI MACN ACN Stage Two Emerging Nurse Leader This article was originally published on ACN’s NurseClick blog
I must admit that when I was given the opportunity to complete a rural placement, I didn’t know what to expect. What would this new experience entail? What were the nursing quarters like? How would I fare alone, six hours drive away from home? Here, I offer you an insight into my placement experience and the five biggest takeaways from my time there.
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A cultural experience What became apparent early on was the deficit of my knowledge of rural life—the culture, priorities, and hardships. I set about learning as much as I could about the rural way of life, what people did for work and fun, how the farmers were coping in the climate crisis and the accessibility and availability of services. Starting
these conversations really helped me to learn about the values and attitudes of these remote communities, so I would encourage you to ask questions, start a conversation and learn. A well-rounded education This month-long placement provided diverse opportunities and was not restricted by a ward’s speciality. Having a mix of aged
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“This month-long placement provided diverse opportunities and was not restricted by a ward’s speciality. Having a mix of aged care, emergency, paediatrics and community allowed many areas of my clinical knowledge to grow.”
care, emergency, paediatrics and community allowed many areas of my clinical knowledge to grow. I know I am not alone in saying that, as a student, you feel you are taking up valuable clinical time—what if you are too slow or make a mistake? These questions plagued me at first, but it is important to step back and acknowledge that this time is for your learning. It is the space to ask questions, read policies and calmly go through each step in the process. The staff were supportive and friendly and gave opportunities to learn, ask questions and practice procedures in a calm environment. For example, I jumped at the opportunity to do an iron infusion (apart from cannulation) and I was filled with an immense sense of achievement after doing so. I would recommend a rural placement for the specialist generalist approach you will see. A real community One could talk at length about the small-town sense of community of the people in general, but I would like to focus in on the atmosphere of the hospital and quarters. My rural placement was flexible in the rostering. They provided a level of autonomy to the students when organizing the schedule, allowing me to attend the Australian College of Nursing Brisbane Roadshow and work weekends. The nursing quarters were a great resource for
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me as there were other students having a similar experience where we could share stories and reflect over dinner. The hospital staff were always willing to teach and learn themselves and the students were invited to the Christmas party. The sense of community was fostered so that students did not feel disassociated from the hospital or community. An array of solutions It is no surprise that rural health care comes with its challenges, therefore solution focused thinking is at the forefront of the rural workers’ mentality. Innovative thinking was very apparent in the community setting when working with individuals who had several barriers to overcome in order to live in the rural community. I would recommend an away placement to experience the challenges, resourcefulness, solution-focused thinking executed with a can-do attitude. A journey I think everyone should travel independently at least once in their life. I love travelling by myself and find it to be introspective and educational. I believe a rural placement would be ideal as you can still travel independently in a fairly controlled environment. An outback road trip is quintessentially Australian and you can plan your placement to coincide with outback
events and landmarks. As the adage goes, it is about the journey, not the destination—this extends to the placement experience as a whole. I believe you are doing yourself a disservice if your aim is to simply put in the allotted hours to get the placement ‘over and done with.’ When you are open and receptive to an experience, more opportunities will present themselves and you will naturally seek out more responsibilities and opportunities. All Placements offer unique insights and fantastic learning experiences; however, if you are like me and have come from a metropolitan/ suburban background then your knowledge of rural life might be lacking. You will undoubtedly care for someone who has come from a rural/remote background—perhaps they have been in an accident and have been flown out to a major hospital, perhaps they are a farmer whose land has been ravaged by the drought, or perhaps they had to relocate because their community was devastated by bush fires. Whatever the reason, having a willingness to understand and an appreciation of rural life is essential. I hope I have given you an insight into why I think every nursing student should experience a rural placement.
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Accelerate your nursing Kick-start your nursing leadership career! leadership career! ACN’s renowned Emerging Nurse Leader Program is a career kick-starter for up-and-coming nurse leaders that want to fast-track their leadership journeys and set themselves up for rewarding careers. The program’s five stages cater for final year nursing students through to enrolled and registered nurses in their sixth year of practice.
Program benefits include: • Mentoring • Career Coaching • Full registration for the ACN National Nursing Forum • Networking with high-profile nurse leaders • ACN leadership workshops • Professional development webinars • Invitations to exclusive ACN events
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Royal Melbourne Hospital North Western Mental Health
Deakin University, School of Nursing and Midwifery Ryman Healthcare Department of Health Swinburne University Eastern Health The Royal Melbourne Hospital Epworth HealthCare The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital Forensicare The University of Melbourne, Department of Nursing Goulburn Valley Health Torrens University HESTA Wyndham City Council
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Advance your career with the Master of Nursing (with specialisations) Take your nursing career further with Charles Sturt’s Master of Nursing (with specialisations). It’s designed for registered nurses and delivered online, so you can continue to have a positive impact on your community. Your master’s will open doors to leadership and advanced nursing practice positions. Become the clinical nurse specialist, nurse educator, clinical nurse consultant, or nurse manager you want to be. You can specialise in: • Aged care
New graduate certificates Our new graduate certificates in nursing offer a pathway into your master’s. Study part-time in just 8 to 10 months. A limited number of Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available. A CSP means lower fees and access to HECS-HELP loans to pay for your studies. Choose from: • Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Aged Care) • Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Clinical Education) • Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Leadership and Management) • Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Rural and Remote Nursing).
• Clinical education • Leadership and management • Research for clinical practice • Rural and remote nursing:
Developed with industry, it’s the only specialisation of its kind in New South Wales.
Take your next step with confidence Study with leaders in rural and regional health education at Australia’s most experienced online university. Charles Sturt has led the way in nursing education for more than 40 years. Our expert academics are known for their research excellence in key nursing areas, including regional and remote communities, and improving health outcomes. So you’ll be supported while you enhance your critical thinking, decision-making and research skills.
“The Charles Sturt rural and remote nursing program was developed with very experienced rural nurses from Western NSW Local Health District. The university listened to our feedback to make sure each unit in the program applied to rural and remote advanced clinical nursing practice.” Liz Shaw, Manager Rural Generalist Nurse Education Program
Learn more study.csu.edu.au/master-nursing 1800 275 278
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Making a difference to the rural health workforce It’s a role that sees her empower the rural health workforce through education, mentorship and research. And it’s a role that has enabled her to get a clear snapshot of the state of rural health in Australia.
After studying nursing and paramedicine with Charles Sturt University, Elyce Green worked as a nurse in Young, Bathurst and Broken Hill. She built her skills as a critical care nurse before heading back to Wagga Wagga to tackle her PhD and begin a new phase of her career as a lecturer at Charles Sturt.
“Most of us would be aware that the health outcomes of people in rural communities aren’t as good as those of our metro counterparts. But we deserve the opportunity to have those positive outcomes! “Without equitable access, the strength of our communities – whole towns and villages – are impacted. That’s often because what happens in a small community affects everyone. It’s not contained to just one person – there’s the network effect. “Though technology has enabled telehealth services to play an important role, country people often want to sit down and talk with people, face to face. Technological initiatives are one part of the solution. However, they’re not the whole solution. Rural and remote communities should be able to choose.
To have the option between telehealth and face-to-face services.” Elyce explains that there are some things that can be done immediately to ensure country people enjoy good health and wellbeing. “Firstly, we need the health workforce to live and work in our rural communities. We must try and attract a range of health professionals to rural, regional and remote communities. Then we need to help them become part of those communities. Foster their connection with the community so they’ll want to stay. “Secondly, we need to give equal professional development opportunities to those health workers who already live in country areas. It’s about supporting our current health workforce, particularly in research and education.” Charles Sturt’s Master of Nursing (with specialisations) includes a new rural and remote nursing specialisation. Developed in consultation with industry, this specialisation is the only one of its kind in NSW, and
one of only two in Australia. If you want to advance your career and extend the real and lasting difference you make in your community, consider the Master of Nursing. Or ease back into study with Charles Sturt’s new graduate certificates in nursing – complete your course part-time in just eight to 10 months, and receive credit when applying for the master’s. Choose from: • Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Aged Care) • Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Clinical Education) • Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Leadership and Management) • Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Rural and Remote Nursing). Charles Sturt’s new graduate certificates in nursing are part of the government’s Job-Ready Graduates Package. Start and complete your graduate certificate in 2022 and you can save with discounted course fees if you secure a Commonwealth supported place (CSP).
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Join us for the nursing community’s signature annual leadership and educational event this August in Darwin and enjoy the impressive line-up of speakers and networking opportunities.
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