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The University of Newcastle is a multi-campus institution offering programs in a number of locations.
This degree is part of the government subsidised graduate certificate short courses
The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing offers you a quality clinically focused education that can see you progress as a specialist clinical nurse. The program has been designed for registered nurses to develop their skills, knowledge, and the ability to respond to complex patient situations in specialised clinical environments.
With the opportunity to specialise in emergency, acute medical/surgical care, critical care, mental health, older person care or public health, this program will provide you with the theoretical foundation and clinical knowledge and skills to see you succeed.
The program consists of four courses, one core course in pathophysiology and health assessment, which forms the basis of specialist practice. The remaining three courses give you the option of specialising in one of eight areas including:
Within the program are core and advanced clinical competencies that are based on the standards of practice published by the respective colleges, e.g. College of Emergency Nursing Australia (CENA).
The University of Newcastle Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing will qualify you to work independently and collaboratively with a range of other health professionals, in a variety of clinical settings. With an increasing demand for qualified and experienced people in nursing, long term employment and career progression is possible.
Upon the successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, you will be qualified to work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. You will also be eligible to gain entry into a number of Master programs, including the Master of Nursing, where you can continue in your chosen speciality.
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To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:
You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.
Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:
* Registered nurse in own country
* Currently employed and engaged in clinical practice on a regular basis while undertaking this program
* Letter of support from Nurse Educator/Nurse Manager, which may include delegated authority to nominated mentors or experienced clinicians
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
Knowledge and skills ascribed to a Registered Nurse.
You can look at Uni prep for options to brush up on knowledge before you start.
Applications to study are now open. Submit your application now.
Important: If you are applying for recognition of prior learning for this program, you will need to provide certified copies of any relevant educational qualifications completed with institutions other than the University of Newcastle. All applicants must:
Applications to study are now open. Submit your application now.
Important: If you are applying for recognition of prior learning for this program, you will need to provide certified copies of any relevant educational qualifications completed with institutions other than the University of Newcastle. All applicants must:
Alternatively you may complete a paper-based application.
This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open.
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