4 April 2019
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation will be preparing a national response to the Independent Review of Nursing Education – Educating the Nurse of the Future consultation.
The Review promises to be future-focussed and will consider how the education and preparation of nurses in Australia will ensure the nursing workforce is well placed to meet the future needs of Australian communities and our health system.
Consultation to inform the Review will occur via face to face consultations in metropolitan, regional and rural areas, as well as webinars and through written submissions.
Public consultation workshops are being held in SA in May and June. We encourage interested members to register their attendance early by clicking on the relevant link below:
RENMARK SA (MILDURA VIC) Consultation – Wednesday 8 May 2019
ADELAIDE SA Consultation – Friday 14 June, 2019
PORT LINCOLN SA Consultation – Monday 17 June, 2019
MT. GAMBIER SA Consultation – Tuesday 18 June, 2019
According to the Terms of Reference, the review will examine:
* the effectiveness of current educational preparation of and articulation between enrolled and registered nurses and nurse practitioners in meeting the needs of health service delivery
* factors that affect the choice of nursing as an occupation, including for men
* the role and appropriateness of transition to practice programs however named and
* the competitiveness and attractiveness of Australian nursing qualifications across international contexts.
The Review will also have regard to regional needs and circumstances and national and international trends, research, policies, inquiries and previous reviews related to nursing education.
For further information and to view full terms of reference, visit:
https://consultations.health.gov.au