The College’s CPD Program

Formal CPD involvement entitles Members and Fellows to use the postnominals MCN (Member of The College of Nursing) or FCN (Fellow of The College of Nursing). All participating Members and Fellows on achievement of their CPD target annually will receive formal Certification for inclusion in their professional portfolios and/or curriculum vitae. It is envisaged that members’ involvement in the CPD program will prove invaluable for preparation for annual performance reviews (including CNS and CNC status reviews) and the re-authorisation process for nurse practitioners.

In designing your annual CPD schedule, the College would encourage you to assess your personal needs and plan your activities accordingly. The CPD program requires each member to maintain a log of activities and that this be available, if required, for the College to audit. To meet the requirements of the CPD program at least 25 hours of CPD per annum is necessary. Participants of the CPD program will receive an annual CPD Logbook to assist in the recording of CPD involvement. There is also provision for electronic records to be made on this Website.

Relevance to other education providers
If you are an education provider to nurses or other health professional and would like us to determine the equivalent Continuing Professional Development hours for your course we can:

• Calculate the equivalent number of CPD hours

• Promote your course on our calendar of external CPD events

• Provide you with the College logo to use on your program, together with a statement of support

The following fees are applicable for program endorsement (plus GST). This service and administrative fee depends on the number of programs on offer and what type of organisation you have :

		Not For Profit Organisation	Corporate Organisation
Administration Fee	Submitted on same occasion	85.00	85.00
Up to 2 separate courses	Submitted on same occasion	120.00	640.00
3 to 6 separate courses	Submitted on same occasion	240.00	1280.00
7 to 10 separate courses	Submitted on same occasion	360.00	*
Over 10 separate courses	Submitted on same occasion	*	*

*Thereafter please contact us at membership to discuss a tailored arrangement.

This service is free of charge for affiliated organisations and affiliated corporate organisations of  the college.

Education Providers Application for CPD hours - please contact Membership Services on 02 9745 7569.