Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Rural & Remote)

Program Overview

UniSQ's Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Rural and Remote) equips registered nurses with expertise in delivering healthcare in isolated regions. Focusing on the unique challenges faced in remote communities, the program enhances nurses' critical thinking and decision-making abilities, preparing them for self-directed practice and emergency care in resource-limited settings. Graduates are equipped for roles in regional healthcare, Indigenous communities, and international contexts where access to healthcare is often constrained.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

UniSQ's Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Rural and Remote) is designed for registered nurses who want to develop their expertise in rural and isolated healthcare delivery. It also seeks to expand critical thinking and decision-making skills for self-directed and accountable nursing practices.

Outline:

The Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Rural and Remote) consists of four units, with each unit typically valued at one credit. Students enrolled part-time usually complete two units per semester.

Core Courses:

• 2 units

Specialization Courses:

Careers:

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Rural and Remote) can find work in regional towns, Indigenous communities, farming and mining communities, tourism, refugee and international communities, where healthcare services are often limited.

Other:

• The program is offered in external and online study modes.
• The program can be completed in one year part-time.
• Intakes are available in February and July.
• Students may be eligible for recognition of prior learning or work experience.
• The program can be a pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Nursing or the Master of Nursing.

• Approximate annual costs1 for your study (4 units) in this degree are:

Study Mode

Cost

• Commonwealth supported
• AUD 4470
• Domestic full fee paying
• AUD 13320