These comprehensive workbooks guides nurses new and transitioning to general practice or aged care through key components of these areas of nursing, and will ensure a thorough understanding of the many facets of these primary health care settings.
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 98,000+ 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.
With APNA membership, other primary health care nurses thrive in their careers.
APNA is the peak body and professional membership association for all nurses working outside of a hospital setting in Australia.
What’s it like being a primary health care nurse working outside of a hospital setting?
APNA membership for other primary health care nurses
Other primary health care nurses who are APNA members receive: up-to-date education and resources; the latest industry news and guidelines; communities, expert advice and support; and career tools and professional benefits.
Receive one-on-one support from experienced nurses on APNA’s Nurse Support Line. If you’re having trouble with a clinical issue, have a question about medication, or want to understand the career pathways for primary health care nursing—we’re only a phone call or email away.
Community and Networking
Connect with other primary health care nurses via the APNA Member-Only Facebook group. After all, no one understands primary health care nurses better than a primary health care nurse.
Educational Events – Workshops, Webinars and Festival of Nursing
Learn, connect and re-energise alongside other primary health care nurses at the annual APNA Festival of Nursing, with a variety of education sessions for other primary health care nurses. Don't want to wait? We run a number of educational workshops and webinars throughout the year perfect for all primary health care nurses.
News and Resources
New developments in primary health care? You'll be the first to know with an email alert sent straight to your inbox. Or you can stay up-to-date with clinical developments via our Nurse Know-How video series or the APNA Knowledge Hub.
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Protect your livelihood and career. APNA has negotiated cost-effective Professional Indemnity Insurance for its members which covers primary health care nurses for anything within their scope of practice.