Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing

Program Overview

This Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing prepares nurses to specialize in pediatric nursing, providing them with the knowledge and skills to care for newborns, children, and adolescents. The program emphasizes critical thinking, safe nursing interventions, and the integration of new technologies into practice. Graduates can pursue careers as advanced practice nurses, nurse educators, or pursue further studies in a Master of Nursing program.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This course prepares general nurses with increased knowledge and abilities in the specialized area of paediatric nursing and prepares nurses to work in a range of paediatric nursing settings safely and professionally. Paediatric nurses meet the nursing care requirements of newborns, children, and adolescents as they quickly move through physical, mental, and social phases of development. The course will educate nurses about paediatric nursing and equip them to offer high-quality and safe nursing interventions. The curriculum puts a focus on critical thinking abilities necessary for practise in the field of paediatric nursing. Paediatric nurses must adapt to new technology and treatments and incorporate them into their practise in order to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality nursing care. The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing also serves as a gateway for individuals interested in pursuing a Master of Nursing degree in Australia, either on-campus or online.

Outline:

• Unit Code |
• Unit Name
|
• Credit Points
• --| ---| ---
| N9001 | Professional Issues and Policies in Nursing | 12 | N8012 | Paediatric Nursing | 12 | N8013 | Professional Reflection in Paediatric Nursing | 8

Assessment:

Students will be assessed via online assignments, quizzes, and online assessments.

Teaching:

Students will receive instruction from faculty with expertise in paediatric nursing.

Careers:

Potential career paths for graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing program at IHM after gaining Australian nursing registration:

• Pathway to IHM’s Master of Nursing course, with 6 months credit transfer.
• Advanced Practice Nurse
• Nurse Educator
• Nurse Manager/Administrator
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Nurse Researcher