AGPN endorses the important role for general practice nurses and we will continue to work closely with the network and other key stakeholders to support the recruitment and retention of nurses into general practice.  Some current and ongoing undertakings include: participation in a collaborative research project with the Australian National University, funded through the Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute, the Australian General Practice Nurse Research Study.  The study is examining the role of nurses in general practice and identifying ways of expanding or changing these roles to enhance primary health care delivery. promotional of the nursing in general practice program nationally and internationally through conference presentations, media articles and the establishment and maintenance of networks with other key stakeholders. lobbying for the introduction of additional Medicare items for services provided by a practice nurse in behalf of a GP, the extension of the Practice Incentive Program practice nurse payment to all practices, and the introduction of infrastructure grants to assist practices to accommodate additional team members. hosting of the national forum for the divisions network for nursing in general practice, to showcase NiGP initiatives and models of support, share knowledge, skills and resources, and coach and collaborate with divisions to build capacity to support nursing in general practice.   provision of a national pilot program for formal mentoring for nurses in general practice. development of guidelines for the clinical placement of undergraduate nursing students  in general practice. support and brokering of continuing education and professional development opportunities for general practice nurses including opportunities for formal post graduate studies.  Top of Page