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APNA is working with organisations including PHNs to provide professional and clinical development and support, to build capacity for nursing now and into the future.
With extensive experience in the delivery of highly successful, evidence-based national and tailored Transition to Practice Programs (TPP) in various primary health care settings, APNA has multiple foundational packages available to nurses and organisations including PHNs. Learn more about APNA's highly regarded NiPHC TPP.
Nurses new to primary health care can feel isolated and overwhelmed, while under-utilisation and limited professional development is reported by experienced nurses.
Participation in an orientation through the evidence-based framework of an APNA TPP builds the foundational knowledge and skills of transitioning nurses. Further enhancing competencies, confidence, and capacity of not only the nurses, but their workplace teams, to achieve better health outcomes in primary health care. Equally, experienced nurses thrive in the mentor role, leading to greater job satisfaction and retention for all nurse participants.
Commit to strengthening the capability and utilisation of your nurse workforce. Customise, purchase and package up a transition program to meet the needs of your nurses and broader community.
APNA is happy to work with your PHN or organisation to create a Transition to Practice program that meets your needs.
transitiontopractice@apna.asn.au or 1300 303 184
Please note this information is subject to change.
APNA will run three regular intakes per year with limited places. The participating nurses will be from a mix of rural, remote, and metro regions across multiple PHN catchments, throughout Australia. Intake dates are:
Transitioning nurses can be supported by a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practioner with four or more years experience in primary health care. APNA has access to experienced nurses in a variety of settings, many of whom have significant mentoring experience and/or are emerging nurse leaders in primary health care.
Options include:
APNA encourages experienced nurses to get involved as a clinical and professional mentor or facilitator, and grow their career through education and learning