School Nurses Handbook
APNA developed this handbook to support school nurses. It serves as a comprehensive tool, guiding them in best practice guidelines, evidence-based practices and providing essential resources.
APNA developed this handbook to support school nurses. It serves as a comprehensive tool, guiding them in best practice guidelines, evidence-based practices and providing essential resources.
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Primary health care is any medical service that is provided outside the four walls of a hospital, including aged care, community health, general practice, custodial, schools and many other primary health care settings. Australia's 104,000+ primary health care nurses play a critical role in disease prevention and control to keep people healthy. They provide proactive care and health promotion to keep Australians well.
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Nurses are the backbone and the front line of primary health care in Australia. However, nurses are still undervalued in the Australian health care system.
Your ability to negotiate effectively in the workplace is the key to being valued and recognised for your experience, education, knowledge and dedication to your role. Good negotiation skills help build stronger relationships, encourage collaboration, support problem solving and conflict resolution, and allow for professional advancement. Successful negotiation requires a balance of assertiveness and good communication, so that everyone feels heard and respected.
Use this guide to project assertiveness, confidence and communication, and earn your true value.

Download the member-only Negotiation Guide for Primary Health Care Nurses
Additional resources:
Download the Monitor my day template
Download the Track my value template
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