Working Together for the Future of Nursing & Midwifery Education
Welcome to the Spring 2026 edition of Educators’ Exchange, the Australian Nurse Teachers’ Society’s quarterly bulletin for educators, academics and clinical teachers. This edition explores the future of nursing education through thought-provoking conversations, practical teaching innovations and professional development opportunities, including a feature interview with Professor Alison Kitson on person-centred care, implementation science and keeping…
Want to strengthen your next abstract? These fast, practical tips will help you refine your theme, tighten your structure, and showcase your impact with clarity and confidence. Choose your theme first: Know the story you want to tell. Select the conference early: Tailor your abstract to the audience and guidelines. Follow the guidelines: Word limits,…
We are delighted to introduce Maddison Stead! Maddison is a Nurse Educator at Brisbane and Women’s Hospital within Metro North Mental Health and holds a Conjoint Lecturer position at Queensland University of Technology, where she contributes to Mental Health curriculum development. Her professional interests centre on the education of undergraduate students and graduate nurses, with…
We are delighted to welcome Dr Dianne Stratton-Maher, Associate Head of Learning, Teaching & Student Success and Senior Nursing Lecturer at the University of Southern Queensland, as our September ANTS webinar presenter. With extensive experience in nursing education and clinical practice, Dianne is passionate about preparing the future nursing workforce for an increasingly digital healthcare…
Calling All Nursing & Midwifery Educators!You’re invited to join us for an upcoming ANTS Webinar, open to both members and non-members. Topic: Preparing Nurses for AI-Enabled Clinical Practice: What Nurse Educators Need to Do Now Join ANTS for an insightful webinar hosted by Libin Jose featuring special guest Dr Dianne Stratton-Maher (SFHEA), Associate Head of…
We are delighted to introduce Ms Dalya Holowinski! Dalya is a District Nurse Educator with Murrumbidgee Local Health District, where she mentors clinical nurse educators and has a strong commitment to creating new programs that address skills gaps in rural settings. She leads MLHD’s Graduate Nurse Program and drives professional development for AINs, ENs and…
Help Advance Nursing Transition Research We are interested to recruit RNs who are within their first 12 months of employment with an organisation working in regional and rural Australia. They will be invited to complete an online survey of approximately 20 minutes in duration. Findings will inform strategies to improve transition support, workforce sustainability, and…
We are delighted to introduce Dr Colleen Ryan! Colleen is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences at CQUniversity. Her teaching and research focus on clinical education, particularly the role of registered nurse clinicians as educators and students’ placement experiences. Drawing on transformative learning and solution-focused approaches, she explores practice-based…
A quick myth busting series to help you separate fact from fiction in conference abstract writing. These bite sized True/False posts will sharpen your approach and boost your confidence. Abstracts contain references – False Abstracts should be concise summaries, not mini papers. References rarely belong. More detail improves abstracts – False Clarity beats complexity. Overloaded…
Are you passionate about nursing and midwifery education? Do you enjoy sharing ideas, celebrating achievements, and helping others stay connected? The Australian Nurse Teachers Society (ANTS) is looking for enthusiastic members to join our Social Media Team. This is a great opportunity to contribute to our professional community by helping promote ANTS events, share member…