Nurse Practitioner Pathway Hub: On-Demand Webinar & Resources

Access the Complete Digital Education Package

The landmark VCAT decision in Tzimas v Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia [2026] VCAT 60 has changed the conversation around advanced practice and Nurse Practitioner endorsement for nurses working in medical aesthetics.

This on-demand digital education package gives you access to ABIC’s complete Nurse Practitioner Pathway for Aesthetic Nurses: Explained webinar, presented by ABIC Councillor and Nurse Practitioner Nektaria “Nicky” Tzimas and ABIC CEO and Director Stefanie Milla.  You will also receive access to the supporting Nurse Practitioner Pathway resources developed to help aesthetic nurses understand the decision, explore the pathway and begin building a strong, evidence-based professional profile.

This is not simply a summary of the VCAT decision. It is structured education designed to give nurses, clinic leaders and supervising prescribers greater clarity, practical direction and a more informed understanding of the pathway ahead.

Your Digital Access Includes

• The complete 92-minute webinar recording
• The NP Pathway Easy Reference Guide
• The full webinar attendee and briefing resources
• Access to the landmark VCAT decision
• Guidance on beginning and strengthening your evidence file
• The Nurse Practitioner pathway map
• Updates on ABIC’s advocacy and engagement with Australian universities
• Additional resources and university responses as the campaign progresses

Once you have purchased your ticket, you will receive access to the private Nurse Practitioner Pathway Hub, where the webinar recording, resources and campaign updates are available in one central location.

What You Will Learn

Through the webinar and supporting resources, you will gain a clearer understanding of:

1. What VCAT determined and why the decision is significant for specialist aesthetic nursing practice
2. The key sequence of events leading to the decision and why the timing matters
3. The difference between the National Law, approved registration standards and non-binding guidance—and how they interact in real decision-making
4. What advanced practice can look like within a specialist aesthetic setting
5. Why advanced practice is assessed across the overall nature of a nurse’s work, rather than requiring every individual task or working hour to be classified as advanced
6. How to begin building an endorsement-ready evidence profile through case studies, supervision records, clinical governance, escalation pathways, education and professional leadership
7. Common misunderstandings about the decision and what it does—and does not—mean for aesthetic nurses
8. How ABIC is working with Australian universities to advocate for clearer and fairer access to approved Master of Nurse Practitioner programs for suitably experienced aesthetic nurses

Who Is This For?

This digital education package is relevant for:

• Registered nurses working in medical aesthetics
• Aesthetic nurses considering future Nurse Practitioner endorsement
• Current Nurse Practitioner candidates
• Endorsed Nurse Practitioners
• Clinic owners and practice managers
• Prescribing doctors supervising aesthetic nursing teams
• Clinical educators, mentors and supervisors
• Industry professionals supporting advanced nursing development

Presenters

Nektaria “Nicky” Tzimas

ABIC Councillor, endorsed Nurse Practitioner, founder of the CPD Institute of Australia and owner of two medical aesthetic clinics.  Nicky has worked in non-surgical medical aesthetics since 2008. Her successful VCAT proceeding resulted in the Board’s refusal being set aside and a decision that she be endorsed as a Nurse Practitioner.

Stefanie Milla

ABIC CEO and Director and Chair of the ABIC National Aesthetic Nurses Committee.  Stef leads ABIC’s advocacy for the Australian aesthetic nursing profession, including its national engagement with universities delivering approved Nurse Practitioner master’s programs.

Ticket Options

ABIC Member Digital Access — $29 AUD

Please use the email address connected to your active ABIC Membership when purchasing your ticket. ABIC may contact you to verify your membership if required.

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Non-Member Industry Digital Access — $99 AUD

Available to eligible industry professionals who are not current ABIC Members.

Important Access Information

This is an on-demand digital education package, not a live event.

The webinar was recorded live on 17 March 2026. After purchasing your ticket, you will receive instructions for accessing the private Nurse Practitioner Pathway Hub, including the full recording and supporting resources.  Please ensure the email address entered during checkout is correct, as your access information will be sent to that address.

Important Information

This webinar and its supporting resources are provided for educational and informational purposes only. They do not constitute legal advice, individual clinical guidance or professional advice specific to your circumstances.  Purchasing this digital package does not guarantee admission to an approved Master of Nurse Practitioner program or endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner.

Practitioners must work within their individual scope of practice and comply with all applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, professional standards, advertising obligations and employer or clinical-governance arrangements.  Nurse Practitioner endorsement requirements are determined by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and administered through Ahpra. Admission requirements are determined independently by each university and may change. Always confirm current requirements directly with the relevant university and regulatory body.

Refund Policy

As this purchase provides access to digital educational content and resources, tickets are non-refundable.