Overview
Want to make your mark on nursing? JCU’s online Graduate Certificate of Nursing will help prepare you for the healthcare system of tomorrow.
Australia’s healthcare landscape is changing. Governments, industry and healthcare providers are working smarter to meet rising costs coupled with the increasing demand on our health system.
You’ll develop advanced knowledge and specialist skills in your chosen nursing field. You’ll be able to take on nursing leadership roles in your area of practice, receive increased professional recognition and boost your potential to seize new opportunities in your nursing career.
Highlights
- Fast-track your career with 100% online study
- Complete your qualification in 8 months (part-time)
- Choose from three in-demand specialisations
- Transform your practice and improve your clinical skillset
- Begin the pathway to a master degree
Entry requirements
To be eligible to enrol in the online Master of Nursing, applicants must have:
- Completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification, and;
- Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) or Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or equivalent registration with the relevant registering authority for applicants outside of Australia;
- Completed a minimum of one year of full-time clinical experience, or the part-time equivalent, as a registered nurse or midwife.
- Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.
If you have experienced learning either at work, through non-accredited training or from life that is relevant to this course, we may be able to offer you credit towards your qualification.
To complete your online Graduate Certificate of Nursing, choose from one of three majors: Leadership and Management, Education or Advanced Practice, so you can shape your study to suit your own career path.
Core Subjects
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Informatics for Health Professionals
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Effective Clinical Governance
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Persuasive Communication
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Synthesising Evidence for Healthcare
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Quantitative Research in Healthcare
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Qualitative Research in Healthcare
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Implementing Practice Development in Healthcare Contexts
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Professional Portfolios for Career Advancement
Leadership and Management major
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Leading and Managing in Health
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Ethics and Health Management
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Effective Clinical Governance
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Persuasive Communication
Education major
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Principles of Education for the Health Professional
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Teaching in Practice Settings
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Clinical Coaching
- Persuasive Communication
Advanced Practice major
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Advanced Health Assessment
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Quality Use of Medicines in Practice
- Effective Clinical Governance
- Persuasive Communication
JCU’s Graduate Certificate of Nursing is a pathway towards obtaining a master degree. After completing your graduate certificate, you can continue your studies and gain a Graduate Diploma of Nursing and a Master of Nursing. Get in touch with an Enrolment Advisor to find out more.
