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Graduate Certificate in Nursing

Approved Abbreviation: GradCertNurs

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 4724.1

AQF Level: 8

The aim of the Graduate Certificate in Nursing is to provide Registered Nurses with the theoretical knowledge and associated skills to prepare them for autonomous practice in clinical settings. Graduates will be able to synthesise and apply advanced nursing concepts in order to lead nursing practice and optimise health outcomes. Students who successfully complete this course may transfer to the Graduate Diploma in Nursing.

Study Mode
Six months full time or one year part-time.

Admission

Candidature for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Nursing is based on the following requirements:

Registered Nurse (currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency – Nursing and Midwifery), or eligibility for same, or certificate of registration of nursing, within the last five years, in their own country

And

One year full-time equivalent work experience as a registered nurse within the last five years.

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a statement of service for all work experience listed on the application.

Statement of Service

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University.  Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points including the units listed below.

401082

Cultural and Social Diversity in Health Care

401168

Evidence Based Health Care

400235

Leadership in Clinical Practice

400774

Perspectives on Nursing