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For all the latest newsletters from the APNA and ADGP simply follow the links below. For earlier editions search the Document Library.

APNA News - August 2004 - 23rd August 2004 The latest APNA News has loads of information, including articles on 'No more $ for practice nurses!', the APNA review of standards for general practices, a new APNA/ADGP education grant, new members of the APNA team, and an agreement with the College of Nursing. For more information download this document

Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner Title Confusion - 23rd August 2004 The Australian Nursing Council has written to the APNA expressing concern over the potential for confusion between the titles Practice Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. The APNA is aware that 'practice nurse' is the title preferred by its members and that this title is used in the UK and NZ. The APNA sought a legal opinion on whether the use of the term 'practice nurse' exposes the Association and its members to the risk of criminal sanctions under s.5A of the Nurses Act 1991 (NSW).

Two new MBS Items for services provided by Practice Nurses - 02nd February 2004 Please follow the link below for more information. Website: Department of Health & Ageing Factsheets

APNA News - November 2003 - 27th November 2003 To read the 7th edition of the APNA newsletter click the link below! For more information download this document

ADGP Nursing News - 16th September 2003 Published monthly by Australian Divisions of General Practice. Click on the links below to view the latest edition or to search the newsletter archives. Website: Search Newsletter Archive For more information download this document

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