What is primary health care nursing?

Primary health care is any medical service that is provided outside the four walls of a hospital, including general practice, aged care, schools, community health and other primary health care settings. Primary health care nurses play a critical role in keeping people healthy, providing proactive care and health promotion to keep Australians well.

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APNA Online Community

A place for all primary health care nurses to belong, learn and inspire.

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When 45% of nurses reported feeling regularly or sometimes isolated, alone or lacking support from other nurses in our 2019 Workforce Survey, APNA heard you loud and clear.

The APNA Online Community is a space for members to seek support, advance their knowledge, and share their wisdom. From aged care to general practice, nurse practitioners to new nurses—you’ll be able to find your crowd on the APNA Online Community.

But wait, there’s more! The APNA Online Community is not only a forum but also a member directory, a news hub, an events calendar, and a video library—all in one spot.

How to start using the APNA Online Community

Once logged in, click on your profile in the top right corner, and click on 'Settings'. Before you start navigating the APNA Online Community, you'll need to update your details.

To access your relevant APNA Online Community groups, click the blue 'Update My Details' button in your Settings section and update your details.

Now it's time to start using this member benefit—upload a profile picture, connect with members in the directory, and post a question, resource, video, or advice.

For some additional support and hand-holding, here are a few how-to videos: