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2022
Please join with us in congratulating TRACY KERLE, the 2022 recipient of the ACORN Excellence in Perioperative Nursing Award [EiPNA] Individual. *Tracy is very passionate about perioperative nursing and has made a huge contribution to the profession which is evident in her participation in many projects and programmes involved in the promotion of excellence in our profession. Thank you & Well done Tracy! ACORN EiPN Award 2022 8th October 2022
Please join with us in congratulating TRACY KERLE, the 2022 recipient of the ACORN Excellence in Perioperative Nursing Award [EiPNA] Individual. *Tracy is very passionate about perioperative nursing and has made a huge contribution to the profession which is evident in her participation in many projects and programmes involved in the promotion of excellence in our profession. Thank you & Well done Tracy! .
Please join with us in congratulating JENNY CUBITT, the 2020 recipient of the ACORN Excellence in Perioperative Nursing Award [EiPNA] Individual. *Jenny has a passion for education & excellence in perioperative nursing and has made a huge contribution to our profession which is evident in her continued commitment to the NSW OTA and her involvement in many other projects and programmes. Well Done Jenny! ACORN EiPN Award Recipient 8th October 2022
Please join with us in congratulating JENNY CUBITT, the 2020 recipient of the ACORN Excellence in Perioperative Nursing Award [EiPNA] Individual. *Jenny has a passion for education & excellence in perioperative nursing and has made a huge contribution to our profession which is evident in her continued commitment to the NSW OTA and her involvement in many other projects and programmes. Well Done Jenny! .
Please join with us in congratulating LILIAN BLAIR in receiving her ACORN Fellowship. Fellows are special ACORN members who have made a significant contribution to the goals of ACORN and perioperative nursing or demonstrated professional excellence. The ACORN Fellowships of 2020 & 2022 were awarded virtually on Saturday 8th October 2022. Well Done Lilian! ACORN Fellowship 8th October 2022
Please join with us in congratulating LILIAN BLAIR in receiving her ACORN Fellowship. Fellows are special ACORN members who have made a significant contribution to the goals of ACORN and perioperative nursing or demonstrated professional excellence. The ACORN Fellowships of 2020 & 2022 were awarded virtually on Saturday 8th October 2022. Well Done Lilian!.
Breast Reconstruction Webinar Recording 3rd April 2022
Is now available on our website - Breast Reconstruction by Dr Kylie Snook is the latest addition to our recorded webinars. This webinar and others can all be found on our Webinars page under the Member Resources tab..
Inside this issue: - President's message; Message from the editor; Meet the NSWOTA Executives; Zoning in on zones; Zone news; Go on, goal set; Got a burning question? How to formulate a specific searchable question; Past webinars; Member feedback; Your questions answered; Future Webinars; Education hub; ACORN 2022 Conference. February 2022 Newsletter OUT NOW 26th February 2022
Inside this issue: - President's message; Message from the editor; Meet the NSWOTA Executives; Zoning in on zones; Zone news; Go on, goal set; Got a burning question? How to formulate a specific searchable question; Past webinars; Member feedback; Your questions answered; Future Webinars; Education hub; ACORN 2022 Conference. .
The 2022 ACORN International Conference will now be virtual and run over five days throughout the year. Stay tuned for more information through social media and email and the ACORN website ACORN Virtual Conference 12th February 2022
The 2022 ACORN International Conference will now be virtual and run over five days throughout the year. Stay tuned for more information through social media and email and the ACORN website.
Website: ACORN Virtual Conference
2021
From 1 December 2021 all implants and Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) are required to have patient information materials available in the form of both Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) and Patient Implant Cards (PICs), unless specifically excluded from these requirements. PILs and PICs must meet Essential Principles to be considered compliant. TGA Medical Device patient Information leaflets and information cards 20th December 2021
From 1 December 2021 all implants and Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) are required to have patient information materials available in the form of both Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) and Patient Implant Cards (PICs), unless specifically excluded from these requirements. PILs and PICs must meet Essential Principles to be considered compliant..
Website: TGA - Medical Device Patient Information
For more information download this document
A Help Seeking Mindset is a Healthy Growth Leadership Mindset. Perioperative nurses are continually under stress as they care for patients in acute stress and crisis. It is imperative that we as perioperative nurses develop skillsets that promote our own self care and well being so we can deliver optimum care. Nurse & Midwife Support 1st December 2021
A Help Seeking Mindset is a Healthy Growth Leadership Mindset. Perioperative nurses are continually under stress as they care for patients in acute stress and crisis. It is imperative that we as perioperative nurses develop skillsets that promote our own self care and well being so we can deliver optimum care..
Website: For more information visit the Nurse & Midwife Support website
You can now download the Member Jungle mobile app and stay up to date with what's going on our membership group. You can update your membership details and also receive notifications about important event reminders, latest news and more. Visit the Mobile App page (under Membership) to find out more. Download the Mobile App 2nd October 2021
You can now download the Member Jungle mobile app and stay up to date with what's going on our membership group. You can update your membership details and also receive notifications about important event reminders, latest news and more. Visit the Mobile App page (under Membership) to find out more..
NSW OTA Position Statement on Surgical Plume 1st October 2021
The NSW OTA Position Statement on Surgical Plume is available to be downloaded from the Member Resources section of the Website. Please login to gain access. It can also be sourced here..
For more information download this document
You can find the latest SuiteTalk on the newsletters page in the membership area of the website. NEWSLETTER July 2021 Suite Talk 14th July 2021
You can find the latest SuiteTalk on the newsletters page in the membership area of the website..
Calling all perioperative nurses! 9th March 2021
Calling all perioperative nurses! Competence is crucial to patient safety in surgery..
Invitation to participate in a Research Project 9th March 2021
An invitation to participate in a research project.
2020
This new group is a cost free initiative serving as a resource for NSW OTA members to share ideas, collaborate, discuss practice, and come together to support each other in our profession as operating theatre nurses. NSW OTA Members Facebook Discussion Group 24th July 2020
This new group is a cost free initiative serving as a resource for NSW OTA members to share ideas, collaborate, discuss practice, and come together to support each other in our profession as operating theatre nurses..
Website: Click here to find the link to our NSW OTA Facebook page