Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
| 2024-05-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-11-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing – Australian Nursing Practice prepares internationally qualified registered nurses for the Australian healthcare system. It includes NCLEX RN preparation, OSCE training, and coursework on Australian nursing practice, policies, and ethics. Graduates are eligible for AHPRA registration and a range of nursing roles in Australia.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing – Australian Nursing Practice specialty has been meticulously designed to assist Internationally Qualified Registered Nurses in becoming acquainted with the Australian health-care system. This course includes NCLEX RN preparation and eight weeks of OSCE training to allow the IQRNs to further improve their knowledge and abilities in the context of Australian nursing practise. This course will assist overseas trained registered nurses in gaining a thorough understanding of the practice styles and requirements in Australian healthcare settings, as well as preparing them to confidently take the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency’s Outcome Based Assessment process, such as the NCLEX-RN and Objective Structured Registered Clinical Examination (OSCE).
Outline:
Unit Code
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- ------ | -------- | -------- A1001 | Academic Integrity | 0 N9001 | Professional Issues and Policies in Nursing (Online) | 12 N8001 | Australian Nursing Practice | 12 N8002 | Professional Reflection in Australian Nursing Practise | 8 The course includes eight weeks OSCE in preparation for OBA registration testing in Australia.
Assessment:
Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are as follows: CLO 1.Integrate knowledge of the healthcare system to critically analyse the impact of socio‐political issues and health policies on the scope of nursing practice. CLO 2.Synthesise specialised nursing and pathophysiological knowledge when conducting nursing assessments in the provision of optimal specialised treatment and management of complex health conditions of patients. CLO 3.Apply analytical and reflective skills in planning, prioritising and implementing person‐centred specialised nursing care in challenging and diverse clinical situations. CLO 4.Demonstrate professional physical and cultural safety and capability when providing specialised person‐centred care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. CLO 5.Apply expert professional judgement, accountability, and responsibility when providing optimal specialised person- centred nursing care. CLO 6.Facilitate the empowerment of self and others, through positive and effective communication within a highly specialised, multicultural and multidisciplinary approach to safe practice. CLO 7.Critically analyse legal, ethical, social, cultural and political dynamics impacting on specialised person‐centred nursing practice in a diverse and multicultural healthcare environment. CLO 8.Appraise evidence‐based nursing research and knowledge to inform critical clinical decision‐ making when providing quality and safe specialised nursing care that will enhance health outcomes of health consumers.
Teaching:
The course is taught by experienced faculty members who are experts in their field. The faculty is committed to providing students with a high-quality learning experience. The course is taught using a variety of methods, including lectures, tutorials, and clinical placements.
Careers:
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing – Australian Nursing Practice will be prepared for a variety of roles in the nursing profession. These roles may include working in hospitals, clinics, community health centers, and other healthcare settings. Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
