Shape the future of health policy
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This distinguished program is not just a step forward, it's a leap into transforming health policy
Are you ready to shape the future of health care policy and drive meaningful change? The Emerging Policy Leader Program empowers you to influence health policy and improve health care systems locally, nationally, and globally. As the first nursing-specific health policy initiative in Australia, this program provides you with the tools to become an expert and advocate for health care.
The ACN Emerging Policy Leader Program is your gateway to becoming a dynamic leader in nursing health policy. Shape the future of health care, gain a global reach, and build expertise that the health care world needs. Be the influential advocate and expert that makes a lasting impact.ACN and ACN Foundation - Paving the way to a brighter future
We’re on a mission to shape the future of nursing knowledge and evidence-based nursing practice, and we’re doing it through the groundbreaking Emerging Policy Leader Program.
Commitment to success
Our program spans a dynamic 12 months of discovery, mentorship, and practical policy research skill development. It comes with the added support of a generous $10,000 grant from the ACN Foundation.
Ready to shape the future of nursing and elevate your own career along the way?
Join us, and together, we’ll make waves in the world of nursing policy!
2024 scholarship recipients
Congratulations to our Emerging Policy Leader Program recipients for 2024. Meet our 2024 scholarship recipients
What awaits you?
At the ACN Institute of Leadership, we aim to nurture the next generation of nursing leaders by fostering policy skills. Our nurse leaders will, in turn, shape and influence health policy and the Australian health care system. This program offers a unique opportunity to develop the skills necessary to influence health policy decisions and contribute to public policy change.
Shape the future
If you are passionate about influencing health policy and improving health care systems, this program is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Global reach
Nurses make up over half of the health care workforce worldwide. You have the potential to be an influential advocate for health policy, not just locally but on a national and global scale.
Expertise building
Our program equips you with the skills to use evidence-based research in health policy decisions, identify policy gaps, conduct systematic reviews, and develop policy recommendations.
Be the voice
Learn how to engage in policy and advocacy to influence government and effectively contribute to public policy change.
What does the program involve?
This program is suitable for any ACN member looking to become a dynamic leader in nursing health policy. As an Emerging Policy Leader, you will actively participate in the program, which includes:
Interactive learning
Dive into six interactive online modules covering policy development, research skills, and effective communication.
Masterclasses
Join four Masterclasses delivered by internal and external policy experts, tackling current health care policy issues.
Real-time policy projects
Get valuable experience by contributing to ‘real-time’ policy projects.
Signature events
Attend and participate in ACN’s annual signature events.
Mentorship and support
Receive individual mentoring and support from ACN, ACN’s Fellows and Members.
Program outcomes
On successful completion of the Emerging Policy Leader Program, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate a solid grasp of health policy fundamentals.
- Interpret the ethical and legal aspects of being a health care policy leader.
- Craft policy questions that address real-world health care challenges.
- Become an expert in critiquing and synthesising policy evidence.
- Distinguish between different policy design approaches.
- Share your insights with the world via impactful policy publications.
Scholarship and grant opportunities
We’re on a mission to shape the future of nursing knowledge and evidence-based nursing practice, and we’re doing it through the groundbreaking Emerging Policy Leader Program.
Commit to Success
Our program spans a dynamic 12 months of discovery, mentorship, and practical policy research skill development. It comes with the added support of a generous $10,000 grant from the ACN Foundation.
Ready to shape the future of nursing and elevate your own career along the way? Join us, and together, we’ll make waves in the world of nursing policy!
2024 scholarship recipients
Congratulations to our Emerging Policy Leader Program recipients for 2024. Meet our 2024 scholarship recipients >
Applications
The ACN Foundation is offering up to seven scholarships for registered nurses to participate in a new ACN Emerging Policy Leader Program.
Applications opening soon
Ready to shape the future of health policy?
Apply now
Applications for the 2025 intake are now open. Start your application now to become one of our next Emerging Policy Leaders.
Application deadline: 11:59pm AEDT, Wednesday 9 October 2024.
For more information or assistance with your application, contact us at leadership@acn.edu.au or call 1800 061 660.