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Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing

PostgraduateGRF-PDN-GCE2025

Course information for 2025 intake View information for 2024 course intake

Make a difference in the health and welfare of children

Add a specialist qualification in Paediatric Nursing once you’ve become a registered nurse. Understand the needs of the ill child and the importance of supporting the family. Explore evidence-based practice, assessment, communication and ethics.

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
1 year part time
Total subjects
4

Indicative total fee

$4,000

Fee details

Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
CSP available
Yes

Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing

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Entry requirements

Career opportunities

You will have clinical specialist skills in the area of paediatric nursing and will be able to expect increased professional recognition, mobility and an enhanced ability to remain in employment.

Graduates from the Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing may apply for entry to the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (5721).

Career outlook

Enrolled and Mothercraft Nurses:
$60K to $74K
Midwives:
$93K to $120K
Mothercraft Nurses:
Data unavailable
Nurse Managers:
Over $120K
Registered Nurses:
$93K to $120K
Registered Nurses (Child and Family Health):
Data unavailable
Registered Nurses (Paediatrics):
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