Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP)

The Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) is the national peak body for Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Practice Nurses in Australia.

Mission:
• To provide leadership, representation and support to improve the provision of health care to the general community
• To monitor and make recommendations regarding the ongoing development of the role, NP policy and positions
• To increase the level of awareness in health care and to the general public of the NP role
• To provide forums for discussion and dissemination of information
• To provide consultancy which improves the provision of health care to the general community
• To support relevant nursing research

Vision:
• To influence healthcare policy through advocacy, consumer engagement and research
• Instil nurse practitioner knowledge, competency and capability through access to quality education
• Facilitate the development of a community of professional practice