Welcome from Debra Cerasa FRCNA FCN, Chief Executive Officer RCNA
This is a very exciting and challenging time for the nursing profession. As nurses, we work in a constantly changing and evolving environment that requires our ongoing engagement with new technologies, ideas and advances in professional practice. We have always recognised the importance of ongoing professional development and education to help us stay informed on improvements and advances in nursing.
The new single national registration and accreditation scheme for ten health professions, including nurses and midwives, recognises the importance of ongoing professional development in quality patient care. As of July 2010, nurses and midwives will be required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)annually as a mandatory requirement to maintain registration.
Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) has been at the forefront of providing nurses with support in managing their professional development. Our life long learning program, 3LP, is an online program which has brought together planning, access to e-learning activities and quality research materials and tools for recording of professional development. Activities which we provide through 3LP have been quality assured through RCNA's endorsement processes.
We are proud of the success of 3LP and are committed to ensuring that this program remains current, relevant and comprehensive. With this in mind, we have revised 3LP to address the national registration requirements for CPD; we have also used up to date technology to meet user needs, such as improved ease of use and providing communication mechanisms for nurses working in isolation.
With 3LP, it's simple to plan, implement, document and validate your CPD, communicate with colleagues and plan your nursing career. We are excited by the new features and refreshed look of 3LP and welcome feedback on how we can to continue to meet your needs and improve our service.
I trust you will find the 3LP program a valuable companion throughout your nursing journey.
Debra Cerasa
CEO RCNA
If you registered before 1 May 2010, your period of free access to the package has now expired. RCNA and partner organisations trust that you have found the package of benefit to your practice.
For eligible users who registered on 1 May or after, you will have access to the package until 31 August 2010.
If you would like to register for the package, access is now available for $121 (GST inclusive).
If you would like a CDROM to accompany the online access, the cost is $ 127 (GST inclusive).
Please click on this link to complete the online registration form.