Graduate Certificate of Emergency Nursing
Graduate Certificate of Emergency Nursing
Nurses working in emergency departments are often presented with the most varied, complex and often critically ill patients. As a registered nurse, Deakin’s Graduate Certificate of Emergency Nursing will build on your existing knowledge and skills, preparing you to practise effectively at an advanced practice level in emergency care settings….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Nurses working in emergency departments are often presented with the most varied, complex and often critically ill patients. As a registered nurse, Deakin’s Graduate Certificate of Emergency Nursing will build on your existing knowledge and skills, preparing you to practise effectively at an advanced practice level in emergency care settings.
Our School of Nursing and Midwifery is ranked #16 in the world*. It is one of Australia’s best and most established schools with our cutting-edge nursing research recognised as well above world standard#. Our strong industry connections mean you will be guided by experts in emergency and critical care nursing as you explore the current and emerging trends, concept, knowledge and evidence that provides the policy and practice framework of emergency nursing.
Are you ready to advance your existing knowledge and skills and take the next step in your nursing career?
As a graduate of Deakin’s Graduate Certificate of Emergency Nursing you will demonstrate ethical, safe, high quality, expert clinical decision-making abilities within an interdisciplinary team.
Your specialised theoretical knowledge, evidence-based practice and person-centred care will allow you to practise effectively at an advanced practice level in emergency care settings, ensuring you are well placed to meet the industry demand for nurses with speciality skills.
Deakin’s strong industry connections ensure a high level of collaboration and support during your clinical practice. This means that while you study you can immerse yourself in your specialty practice area with one of our numerous metropolitan, rural and regional health partners across Australia
Our innovative online program delivers a rich, interactive and empowering learning experience designed for nurses seeking a career in speciality practice. Live-streaming seminars and class discussions will encourage critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork skills. Australia’s top-rated tech support and access to our expert teaching staff means you can learn at your own pace, when and where it suits you, without compromising quality or support.
This course enables you to:
assess, prioritise, and manage ill and injured patients of all ages
apply the principles, and concepts of patient assessment, triage, and risk assessment and management in a complex and dynamic practice setting
assess and manage the care of specific patient groups: paediatrics, major and minor trauma, mental health, gynaecological, obstetric, oncology, older persons
develop the decision-making autonomy, critical thinking and leadership skills, advanced clinical judgement and behaviours required for safe patient care, effective teamwork, and career advancement.
Graduates are prepared to handle the contemporary challenges emergency nurses may face in a course that responds to industry trends and demands, and expectations from professional bodies. You will learn how to make a difference through roles in areas such as practice, education, leadership and research.
Career outcomes
With job growth of 12.2% projected for registered nurses by 2028,* there is an industry demand for nurses with sophisticated specialty skills. Our Graduate Certificate of Emergency Nursing allows you to meet that demand in a variety of roles across advanced practice, leadership, management and education in regional, rural or metropolitan emergency departments.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Deakin University is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU). It is a global leader in many areas of study including accounting and finance, business, engineering, education, nursing, sport science, and sport management. It is known for its industry-based learning, with all degrees offering the opportunity for work placements. Deakin has four campuses across the state of Victoria, offering high-quality teaching and first-rate facilities. Our students love studying here – that is why Deakin University has been ranked #1 for course and student satisfaction in Victoria for 13 years (Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2022 (GOS)).
