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Total subjects
4
Price
From
$11,100
Study method
100% Online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 10 Jul 22
QS RANKING 2022
N/A
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
N/A
Degree structure
Core subjects
Major subjects
Elective subjects
Degree
Degree details
On completion of this program students should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Develop leadership qualities to support staff development and professional competence
- Critically reflect on practice and own learning and develop skills for lifelong learning
- Examine the role of the multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated clinical care patients with varied health conditions
- Examine clinical governance frameworks related to quality nursing management and practice
- Use current evidence and research to inform patient assessment, clinical decisions and best practice
Grad Cert qualifications usually allow RNs to apply for promotion (e.g. Clinical Nurse Specialist roles). Grad Certs also allow RNs to build their confidence in University education (as many have not studied for some time) and to build towards higher qualifications to support career development progression into areas of research, management and leadership (e.g. Clinical Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Consultant).
Work and Life
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Nursing applicants must also meet the following specific requirements:
- Current licence to practice as a Registered Nurse (Div 1) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or provisional registration, whichever is applicable at the time of the student's program commencement.
- Nursing or other appropriate degree or the equivalent.
Applications for Advanced Standing and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered and reviewed on a case by case basis by UNDA's Student Administration.
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing provides registered nurses with the opportunity to further develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills and leadership capability so they are prepared to provide evidenced-based care in a range of contexts. There are a broad range of elective courses, enabling participants to match their learning to their areas of interest or workplace needs.
Recommended Study Pattern
Complete 3 core subjects from the following options:
- NURS4006 Evidence Based Practice and Research*
- NURS4000 Advanced Health Assessment
- NURS4037 Clinical Governance
- NURS5006 Professional Role Development
- NURS5021 Deteriorating Patient Acute Care
Complete 1 elective subject from the available elective options.
*Students must complete mandatory subject NURS4006 as part of their three core subject options.
Award Requirements
To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Nursing students must complete a minimum of 100 Units of Credit. This involves 1 core course, 2 core elective courses and 1 additional elective course.
Choose your subjects
Electives
Students may choose one (1) elective to complete from the following selection:
- NURS4000
- NURS4018
- NURS4037
- NURS5000
- NURS5006
- NURS5017
- NURS5021
- MEDI5121
- MEDI5122
- MEDI5123
- MEDI5110
- MEDI5124
- COUN5500
- NURS6007
Easy apply
You can apply direct through Open Universities Australia.
Once you've checked your eligibility, apply and enrol for this degree following the steps.
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