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Breast Care National Network
 Editor Elisabeth Coyne MRCNA
Sub-editor Currently vacant -
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The Breast Care National Network is a forum for nurses who work with or have an interest in providing breast services for people with breast cancer, disorders and problems of the breast. Nurses work with patients in diverse situations and contexts, and it can be difficult to come together to share ideas, news and views. We have members from across Australia working in a range of settings such as in-hospital care settings, metropolitan and rural/remote community settings. If you work treating patients with breast cancer or are undertaking research or studies in the area – this network is for you!
Interactive network forums
This is a place for RCNA members to get together and discuss their nursing interests and issues affecting their practice
- sharing tips, tricks, research and questions
- letting others know about interesting reading you've been doing, courses you've undertaken, insights you've had into your professional nursing practice
- contributing to the formulation of policy at RCNA by posting a comment on a current issue and
- accessing information about relevant events
Please click here to join in the discussions, please note you must be logged in to access this page.
News
Polo Ralph Lauren Pink Pony Campaign: Applications open for seedling grants to improve local breast cancer care
Community groups, volunteer organisations and health providers in regional, rural or remote areas are invited to apply for a seeding grant of up to $10,000 to fund innovative and sustainable new projects that improve access to support local women with breast cancer.
Seeding grant applications close Friday 23 April 2010.
Click here for more information, or to download an application form.
Breast Cancer: Challenges After Treatment
For more details visit the program page on the Foundation’s website.
Specialist breast nurses in Australia
The National Breast Cancer Centre has produced a comprehensive report 'Specialist Breast Nurses in Australia: Competency Standards and a Review of Educational Standards', which the Centre recommends be adopted at a national level for Specialist Breast Cancer Nurses (SBN). The report defines Competency Standards and outlines the range of educational programs available in Australia as well as recommendations to ensure the maintenance of educational requirements for Specialist Breast Cancer Nurses.
The recommended definition of a Specialist Breast Nurse is: 'a registered nurse who applies advanced knowledge of the health needs, preferences and circumstances of women with breast cancer'.
The Competency Standards set out five core domains of practice:
- Supportive care
- Collaborative care
- Coordinated care
- Information provision and education
- Clinical leadership
Royal College of Nursing, Australia considers that the delivery of services by nurses for women with breast cancer is a significant issue as Specialist Breast Nurses are often the first point of contact when women are diagnosed with breast cancer and advice as to treatment options is often the first question raised by the woman.
Get published!
RCNA is always seeking work for publication in Connections, RCNA’s member-only network-driven nursing magazine. Find out how you can get involved here.
Join this network
Signing up to this network will connect you with other RCNA members who share your interest in this specialty area of nursing. Networks are free and easy to join – become a member instantly by clicking here. Please note, you must be logged in to join this network. You can unsubscribe at any time.
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More information?
Send your questions, comments and news to the RCNA team using the form below.
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