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APNA Student Nurse Placement Program
The APNA Student Nurse Placement Program shines a light on primary health care for student nurses and helps to future-proof the primary health care nursing workforce.
APNA works with universities and tertiary institutions to provide high-quality nursing placements for undergraduate and postgraduate students in dynamic primary health care settings, including:
The Program offers students with the opportunity to experience primary health care nursing in a range of urban, regional, rural or remote locations. APNA works directly with Australian universities and tertiary institutions to provide these placements through its national program.
Australia needs a strong and accessible primary health care system to keep people well and out of hospital. By showcasing the rewarding and varied role of a primary health care nurse, aspiring nurses know that they have career options outside of a hospital setting.
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Contact the APNA Student Nurse Placement Program team, call 03 9322 9500 or email placements@apna.asn.au
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Information for universities and tertiary institutions
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