The Australian College of Nursing is the preeminent and national leader of the nursing profession. It is committed to advancing nurse leadership to enhance health care. Adjunct Professor Kylie Ward has more than two decades of experience as a celebrated Nurse Leader, and a respected, senior level Health and Aged Care executive. Intimately aware of the significant contribution nurse leaders make to health and aged care, community outcomes, individualised care and patient experiences, Kylie also brings an innate passion for people, professionalism, service, and leadership to the Australian College of Nursing (ACN).