More than 50 nurse practitioners, transitional nurse practitioners and doctors from across the state recently came together for Hornsby Hospital’s inaugural Emergency Nurse Practitioner Education Day. 

The event covered topics ranging from anatomy and physical examination to fracture types and management, non-bone injuries, antibiotic choices and regional anaesthesia.  

Hornsby Hospital Director of Nursing and Midwifery Drew Hilditch-Roberts said the day was a great success. 

“The event was hosted by emergency department nurse practitioners and guest speakers included hand surgeons, orthopaedic registrars, and infectious diseases consultants, as well as members of the emergency department team. 

“We have received excellent feedback and staff are already brainstorming ideas for next year’s event.”