The College’s CPD Program

Formal CPD involvement entitles Members and Fellows to use the postnominals CMCN (Certified Member of The College of Nursing) or CFCN (Certified 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 and would like us to determine the equivalent College of Nursing CPD hours for your course, for a small administration fee of $55 GST inclusive per program we can:
• Calculate the equivalent number of CPD hours.
• Register your course on our database.
• Provide you with the College logo to use on your program.

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.