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ACORN Standards - to be updated to include enrolled nurses - 4th September 2023
Thank you to everyone who provided feedback about the recently released 2023 Professional Practice Standards
Unintentionally retained surgical items (RSIs) remain a global concern despite the attempts for prevention. Strategies, including surgical count, radiography, radiofrequency technology, barcode technology show promise in preventing RSIs. An integrative review reveals gaps in current standards for perioperative nursing. Further research needed to explore efficacy and cost-effectiveness of these emerging strategies. JPN: Strategies to prevent inadvertent retained surgical items - 19th June 2023
Unintentionally retained surgical items (RSIs) remain a global concern despite the attempts for prevention. Strategies, including surgical count, radiography, radiofrequency technology, barcode technology show promise in preventing RSIs. An integrative review reveals gaps in current standards for perioperative nursing. Further research needed to explore efficacy and cost-effectiveness of these emerging strategies.
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JPN is pleased to announce the winners of the best paper 2022! Congratulations to Lucy Michaels and Dr Paula Foran for their paper: ‘Where are the practising nurse anaesthetists in Australia? Exploring an advanced practice role for anaesthesia nurses’. JPN is pleased to announce the winners of the best paper 2022! - 12th June 2023
JPN is pleased to announce the winners of the best paper 2022! Congratulations to Lucy Michaels and Dr Paula Foran for their paper: ‘Where are the practising nurse anaesthetists in Australia? Exploring an advanced practice role for anaesthesia nurses’.
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JPN: Nurses’ perceptions of screening for delirium in the Post Anaesthesia Care Unit and orthopaedic surgical wards - 5th June 2023
Delirium often goes undetected in clinical practice, but nurses are vital in detecting & diagnosing it. Understanding screening can enhance delirium detection in PACU & surgical wards.
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Join middle and senior perioperative leaders from across Australia for an educationally focused f2f event with a diverse showcase of keynotes, career-focused case studies, and presentations that cater for all levels of leadership. ACORN members and non-members welcome. For more information and to register click link below. Early Bird Now Open: Register now for PLS 2023 - 29th May 2023
Join middle and senior perioperative leaders from across Australia for an educationally focused f2f event with a diverse showcase of keynotes, career-focused case studies, and presentations that cater for all levels of leadership. ACORN members and non-members welcome. For more information and to register click link below.
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Winner IND 2023 photo competition - Logan Theatre team! - 26th May 2023
Congratulations Angela and the Logan Theatre Team!! As the winners, competition sponsor BD will provide an in-house education workshop on preventing surgical complications. The workshop will focus on skin antisepsis in relation to The New ACORN Standards. Thank you again for all the entries from across Australia celebrating being nurse proud and IND 2023. Keep up the great teamwork and helping your community.
Don't forget to join us this Saturday for the ACORN AGM. To register now, review the annual report and AGM papers click on link below. *AGM proxy's need to be submitted by 5pm AEST Wed 24 May* ACORN AGM this Saturday - 24th May 2023
Don't forget to join us this Saturday for the ACORN AGM. To register now, review the annual report and AGM papers click on link below. *AGM proxy's need to be submitted by 5pm AEST Wed 24 May*
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The Journal of Perioperative Nursing (JPN) publishes original articles on all aspects of perioperative care. Did you receive your latest update from JPN on Saturday? There are two new articles about surgical plume and discharge delay from the PACU. 1. Check your email accounts. 2. Check your junk mail and then click never block sender. 3. Email membership@acorn.org.au to subscribe to JPN email which is sent each 20th of the month. Did you receive your latest update from JPN on Saturday? - 23rd May 2023
The Journal of Perioperative Nursing (JPN) publishes original articles on all aspects of perioperative care. Did you receive your latest update from JPN on Saturday? There are two new articles about surgical plume and discharge delay from the PACU. 1. Check your email accounts. 2. Check your junk mail and then click never block sender. 3. Email membership@acorn.org.au to subscribe to JPN email which is sent each 20th of the month.
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Ready to ‘scrub up’ on your deductions? The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have prepared a range of tips and resources, specifically for your occupation. Not sure what to claim this tax time? - 19th May 2023
Ready to ‘scrub up’ on your deductions? The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have prepared a range of tips and resources, specifically for your occupation.
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This National Volunteer Week we are asking, what kind of Change Maker are you? You may be a Caregiver, Guardian, Energiser, Defender, Inquirer, Communicator, a combination of these, or a different sort of Change Maker altogether. ACORN thanks our Change Makers and their powerful impact on the community. We see you! #NVW2023 #TheChangeMakers #thankyou #nswota #ntpna #acornqld #sapna #acorntas #vpng #acornwa Happy National Volunteers Week! - 15th May 2023
This National Volunteer Week we are asking, what kind of Change Maker are you? You may be a Caregiver, Guardian, Energiser, Defender, Inquirer, Communicator, a combination of these, or a different sort of Change Maker altogether. ACORN thanks our Change Makers and their powerful impact on the community. We see you! #NVW2023 #TheChangeMakers #thankyou #nswota #ntpna #acornqld #sapna #acorntas #vpng #acornwa
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