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Support

The Nurses Network was established in 2008 by a small group of nurses who wanted a regular meeting to encourage peer support and professional development. It now meets bi-monthly and is managed by nurses for nurses. Notes from each Network meeting are posted on our Forum (register if you're not already a member). See our calendar for the next meeting dates!

Forum

An online ‘chat room’ for nurses to share their ideas and experiences, ask questions and receive support. We also post notes and resources from our Nurses Network meetings. Register and start chatting!

Host a student nurse

Much has been written about the importance of quality clinical placements to prepare nursing students to feel both confident and prepared for practice. Due to the growth of nursing in general practice in Australia, general practice is becoming recognised as a suitable environment for the clinical education of nursing students. If you are interested in hosting a final year nursing student...read on

Chronic disease management

Care Coordination Guide for General Practice Nurses - Developed by GPpartners, and road-tested by real general practice nurses, this guide takes you through all you need to know about care coordination. From MBS items to finding local allied health services and models of how you can establish a successful care coordination service in your practice.

Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Program / Lifestyle Modification Programs

Professional development

Courses:

Graduate Certificate in Nursing (General Practice) - University of the Sunshine Coast accredited course (in collaboration with AGPN). Distance learning course in 3 consecutive modules offered through AGPN with university adjunct tutors across the country. Next enrolment January 2011.

Online! Orientation Program for Nurses New to General Practice (Online) - A new AGPN online orientation program for nurses new to general practice. Program for nurses who are unable to attend face-to-face workshops, providing knowledge and baseline skills to deliver high quality and safe health care services. Topics covered include professional practice, provision of clinical care, management of clinical systems and collaborative practice.