Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Nursing
Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Nursing
This program is designed for nurses re-entering the workforce, internationally educated nurses who are required to undertake a bridging program or nurses seeking to update their knowledge and skills. Students will be orientated to the nurse’s professional obligations in meeting all Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia codes, standards and…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This program is designed for nurses re-entering the workforce, internationally educated nurses who are required to undertake a bridging program or nurses seeking to update their knowledge and skills.
Students will be orientated to the nurse’s professional obligations in meeting all Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia codes, standards and guidelines and to meet their legal and ethical obligations as a registered nurse. There will be a focus on critical thinking, clinical reasoning, reflection and the use of current evidence and research to make sound clinical judgments in order to practice safely in a complex health environment. Students will explore current and emerging national and regional health priorities, health research, health policy and reform. Medication management, pharmacology and the relationship to physiology and path physiology will be addressed. Person centeredness, communication and cultural competence will be explored in both the theoretical and professional practice components of the program. There will also be a focus on caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Why study this degree?
The University of Notre Dame Australia is proud of its postgraduate course offerings and caring community atmosphere. The Schools of Nursing (and Midwifery) offer students a supported learning experience where they will experience a personalized education and interact with staff committed to nursing and the provision of excellent nursing care.
Program learning outcomes
On completion of the program the student should be able to:
Critically review emerging national and regional health priorities in the Australian context.
Establish and maintain a professional portfolio and develop the capacity for self-regulation and life-long learning.
Reflect on knowledge, values and beliefs and be empowered to advocate for people in their care.
Use research and evidence based knowledge to inform and analyze nursing practice.
Integrate knowledge, clinical skills and reflective thinking to an advanced level to make sound clinical judgments and decisions within a framework of human dignity and respect
Be clinically competent and confident registered nurses who use their knowledge and skills in the ethical care of individuals, families and communities who meet the MBA Registered Nurse Standards for Practice, Code of Conduct for Nurses and ICN Code of Ethics.
The Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Nursing is only available for international students who have a current and valid APHRA letter of referral to undertake the program.
REQUIREMENTS
Specific program requirements for admission are dependent on which pathway into the Program you require.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia determines the eligibility to undertake a Re-entry or Bridging program.
All applicants must have a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent
Prospective students for ‘Re-entry’ or ‘Bridging’ pathways must have a valid AHPRA referral letter; the letter must be valid for the duration of the program and an additional 4 weeks following completion
All applicants must have a valid criminal record check.
Non Australian citizens are required to provide a criminal record check from country of origin and any country resided in after the age of 16
All applicants must provide a record of immunization – and provide evidence that they meet the NSW Ministry of Health OR WA Department of Health immunization requirements.
International applicants must hold a valid Australian visa until course completion
All applicants must have a valid Working with Children Check
IELTS (Academic) – 7.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 7.0; OET – B in all sections; PTE Academic – 65, with no individual band score lower than 65; TOEFL (iBT) – 94, with no score lower than 24 in reading and listening, no lower than 23 in speaking, and no lower than 27 in writing.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a leading institution in Australia. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts & sciences, business, philosophy & theology, education, law, nursing & midwifery, physiotherapy, medicine and health sciences. The University has campuses in Sydney, Perth and Broome. It also has seven additional Clinical Schools in New South Wales and Victoria, which are part of its School of Medicine. The institution has one of the highest graduate employment rates in the country. During their time studying, students are offered individual career support, covering everything from CV writing to brushing up on their interview skills.
