Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Critical Care Nursing)
Degree Level Postgraduate
This degree is only available to Australian students
You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
- Australian or New Zealand Citizen
- Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)
Start Date
February
Campus
City East
Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time
Program Code
ICNG
SATAC Code
4GC042 (Internal)
Study as
Full-time
or part-time
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Entry requirements
Applicants are required to:
- hold a Bachelor degree in Nursing from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; OR
- have completed hospital based training as a Registered Nurse.
In addition, applicants must:
- hold a Current Practising Certificate as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia; AND
- have completed a minimum of one year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse; AND
- have current employment in the area of intensive care nursing as certified by an employer statement.
Aim
To provide Registered Nurses with qualifications in the professional field of Critical Care Nursing, develop specific knowledge and skills, and extend their professional expertise.
Content & Structure
The program, taken over one year of part-time study, requires completion of 18 units of study in the specialty area of Critical Care Nursing. Courses have been developed specifically to enable registered nurses to acquire knowledge and skills to confidently and competently manage the nursing care of critically ill patients across the lifespan.
Program Director
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