Nurse Informatics and Digital Health Faculty: Advancing Clinical Practice at ACN

Nurses have a pivotal role to play in the widespread implementation and adoption of digital health technologies throughout the healthcare sector for the primary purpose of improving safety and quality of patient care.

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Nurse Informatics and Digital Health Faculty brings together a group of nurses with a common interest in nursing informatics and/or digital health technologies, to work together to solve problems, share knowledge, cultivate best practice and foster innovation in this important area of healthcare. Members will play an integral part in assisting ACN with inputs into submissions and papers and representing ACN.

Strategic Focus and Leadership

The faculty focuses on critical areas such as:

• Nursing Informatics during the pandemic: new ways of working
• Leading digital health transformation: The value of Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO) roles
• Nursing informatics general practice and development

Education and Career Progression

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and work towards becoming an expert practitioner in a clinical specialty, ACN can help you achieve your goals. Studying a Graduate Certificate at ACN can help you create a fulfilling career. The courses – which are written by specialist nurses for nurses – can be completed online, anytime, anywhere and are eligible for FEE-HELP.

Key Contributions and Collaborative Research

The faculty actively participates in significant industry consultations and educational frameworks, as detailed below:

If you are still deciding on a clinical specialty, make sure you check out our full suite of graduate certificates to gain inspiration for progressing your career. ACN offers resources including the Career Hub, Career Tips and Tools, and professional development through the CPD Centre.