Donna Diers Oration
The Donna Diers Oration demonstrates excellence within the profession and the oration should be significant to other Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Practice Nurses. The Oration honours Donna Diers, in recognition of the support, leadership and friendship shown by her to the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners and the NP profession. Each year a Nurse Practitioner is provided with the opportunity to present a lecture on a topic of their choice.
Nominated by the ACNP Board.
2019 Presenter
In 2109 the Oration was presented by Nikki Johnston OAM. Nikki was selected as her achievements, including her research, would demonstrate excellence and inspire attendees at the conference.
Nikki delivering her oration
Past Presenters
2014 – Jane O’Connell
2015 – Karen Sue Hoyt
2016 – Deborah Foskett
2017 – Chris Helms
2018 – Not done