Overview
QUT’s School of Nursing has an established reputation as a provider of postgraduate programs that recognise and respond to priorities in clinical nursing practice and prepare professionals for specialist and leadership positions.
In consultation with industry partners, the school has reviewed its postgraduate programs to continue alignment with industry’s need for graduates who demonstrate nursing leadership and advanced practice skills.
The comprehensive content emphasises clinical leadership in specialist nursing, improvement in practice and service delivery, and the socio-political aspects of contemporary nursing practice.
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing offers a short, focused program of study for professionals looking to upgrade their qualifications. You will opt to major in one study area, or may choose to complete the program with no major and select electives from a wide list that includes education, healthy ageing, research, dementia, and management in health.
Highlights
- Complete in 2 semesters part-time.
- Prepare for leadership roles with specialist level knowledge.
- Specialise in: acute care nursing; cancer nursing; chronic health care nursing; emergency nursing; gastroenterology nursing; health professional education; intensive care nursing; paediatric, child and youth health nursing.
- Articulates into the Master of Advanced Practice Nursing.
Entry requirement
Current registration as a Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Course requirements
In some study areas, applicants will need to comply with certain clinical requirements.
You will be asked to confirm that you have specific professional experience prior to enrolling in units that require workplace-based clinical practice. You will also need to maintain access to the relevant practice setting for the duration of the course. If you do not confirm your professional experience or maintain access to a relevant practice setting, you will not be able to complete the clinical assessment components required to complete units in the study area.
Inherent Requirements
- Must meet the Inherent Requirements (basic physical, communication, intellectual and interpersonal tasks to achieve the learning outcomes of the course)
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