Who knew there were so many different types of Nursing Associations that nurses can join as members?
Specialist nursing associations are a great resource for professional and personal support, for those wanting to retain currency of knowledge and specialist skills, for networking and career advancement, for professional credibility and ongoing education.
Check out our comprehensive list of professional nursing associations below.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses
CATSINAM: Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives;
Cancer Nurses
CNSA: Cancer Nurses Society of Australia;
Cardiovascular Nurses
ACNC: Australasian Cardiovascular Nursing College;
College of Nursing
ACN: Australian College of Nursing;
Continence Nurses
CONSA: Continence Nurses Society Australia Inc;
Critical Care Nurses
ACCCN: Australian College of Critical Care Nurses Ltd;
Drug and Alcohol Nurses
DANA: Drug & Alcohol Nurses of Australasia;
Emergency Nurses
CENA: College of Emergency Nursing Australasia;
Endocrine Nurses
ENSA: Endocrine Nurses’ Society of Australasia;
Enrolled Nurses
ENPA NSW: Enrolled Nurse Professional Association NSW;
Faith Community Nurses
AFCNA: Australian Faith Community Nurses Association;
Flight Nurses
Gastroenterological Nurses
GENCA: Gastroenterological Nurses College of Australia;
Hyperbaric Nurses
HTNA: Hyperbaric Technicians and Nurses Association;
Medical Imaging Nurses
MINA: Medical Imaging Nurses Association;
Mental Health Nurses
ACMHN: Australian College of Mental Health Nurses;
ANZMH: Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association;
MHPN: Mental Health Professionals’ Network Australia;
Neonatal, Maternal, Child and Family Nurses
MCAFHNA – Maternal, Child and Family Health Nurses Australia;
VAMCHN: Victorian Association of Maternal and Child Health Nurses;
ACCYPN: Australian College of Children and Young Peoples Nurses;
ACNN: Australian College of Neonatal Nurses;
Neuroscience Nurses
ANNA: Australasian Neuroscience Nurses Association;
Nursing & Midwifery
AQNML: Association of Queensland Nursing and Midwifery Leaders;
ANMAC: Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council;
NMB: Nursing and Midwifery Board AHPRA;
CONNMO Coalition of National Nursing & Midwifery Organisations;
WANMCT: The Western Australian Nurses Memorial Charitable Trust;
EHNS: Eleanor Harvey Nurses Society;
Nurse Practitioners
ACNP: Australian College Of Nurse Practitioners;
Ophthalmic Nurses
AONA NSW: Australian Ophthalmic Nurses Association Inc;
Orthopaedic Nurses
ANZONA: Australian and New Zealand Orthopaedic Nurses Association;
QONSIG: Queensland Orthopaedic Nurses Special Interest Group;
ONAVIC: Orthopaedic Nurses Association of Victoria;
ONAWA: Orthopaedic Nurses Association of Western Australia;
SAON: South Australian Orthopaedic Nurses;
Otorhinolaryngology Nurses
OHNNG: Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Nurses Group Inc;
Palliative Nurses
PCNA: Palliative Care Nurses Australia Inc;
Perioperative Nurses
VPNG: Victorian Perioperative Nurses Group;
SAPNA: South Australian Perioperative Nurses Association;
ACORN: Australian College of Perioperative Nurses;
Primary Health Care Nurses
APNA: Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association;
Psychogeriatric Nurses
PGNA: Psychogeriatric Nurses Association Australia Inc;
Rehabilitation Nurses
ARNA: Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses’ Association;
Remote Area Nurses
CRANA: Council of Remote Area Nurses of Australia Inc;
Sexual Health and HIV Nurses
ASHHNA: Australasian Sexual Health & HIV Nurses Association Inc;
Teachers Nurses
ANTS: Australian Nurse Teachers’ Society;
Transplant Nurses
TNA: Transplant Nurses’ Association;
Womens Nurses
