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Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Bridging and Re-entry)

  • Graduate Certificate

This course is a comprehensive, contemporary and clinically relevant Graduate Certificate in Nursing and runs for a total of 12 weeks full time study. Delivery of the course consists of face-to-face, simulation, self-directed learning, online activities and clinical placement components.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
12 weeks full-time
Course Code
0100117
Study Mode
In person

About this course

This course is a comprehensive, contemporary and clinically relevant Graduate Certificate in Nursing and runs for a total of 12 weeks full time study. Delivery of the course consists of face-to-face, simulation, self-directed learning, online activities and clinical placement components. All course content is delivered and assessed in English language.

Our course consists of two (2) core units of study:

Entry requirements

  • Participants must hold a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
  • Participants must be referred to this course by the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA)
  • Important pre-enrolment information from NMBA is available here
  • Required immunity status must be met as per NSW health guidelines

Study locations

Deakin

What you will learn

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

  • critically evaluate nursing practice against the NMBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice
  • demonstrate capability for practice within an evidence-based framework
  • evaluate delivery of care across the lifespan in the context of the contemporary Australian healthcare system
  • analyse effective communication within a multicultural and multidisciplinary approach to safe practice
  • critically reflect upon legal and ethical standards that underpin professional nursing practice
  • examine leadership behaviours that contributes to an effective team culture.