Postgraduate Nursing

Overview

Be at the forefront of patient treatment and recovery and advance your career prospects with a career in acute care nursing. These courses will allow you to examine complex issues associated with nursing critically ill patients in a range of nursing environments and clinical settings including emergency, intensive care, and neonatal care.

The skills and expertise of acute care nurses are necessary when urgent medical attention is needed, such as in cases of severe injuries, acute care surgery, chronic conditions, and infectious diseases.

The role of an acute care nurse is varied and constantly evolving. Acute care nurses have immediate impacts on the lives of their patients and their families.

These courses can be taken fully online with placements undertaken in person at a health service near you, or as work integrated learning within your place of work.

Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies*.

*Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer Domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places. Offer subject to change.

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Courses

Graduate Certificate in Nursing

Duration: 0.5 year

Delivery mode:
In-person
Online

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Part-time

Start dates:
March

SATAC code
2GC192 (Commonwealth supported)
2GC692 (Full fee paying)

Indicative fees (2024):
TBC

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Graduate Diploma in Nursing

Duration: 1 year

Delivery mode:
In person
Online plus placement/intensive

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2GD133 (Commonwealth supported)

Annual indicative fees (2024):
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Master of Nursing

Duration: 1.5 or 2 years

Delivery mode:
In person
Online plus placement/intensive

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2CM319 (1.5 years) (Commonwealth supported)
2CM619 (2 years) (Full fee paying)
2CM318 (1.5 years) (Commonwealth supported)
2CM618 (2 years) (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees (2024):
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Your career

Nurses who undertake postgraduate qualifications are more likely to take on nursing leadership roles and continue to make a positive impact on the development of healthcare services and the nursing profession.

Throughout your study you will develop a comprehensive understanding of contemporary healthcare practices and become equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to apply these practices effectively in both national and international contexts.

Experience potential enhancements to your nursing career in settings such as:

Rural and remote
Care of the older patient
Paediatric care
Children and families
Emergency departments
Intensive care units
Medical/surgical

What you will study

Graduate Certificate in Nursing

The Graduate Certificate in Nursing enables you to examine complex issues associated with nursing critically ill patients in a range of nursing environments and clinical settings including emergency, intensive care and paediatric care. This course does not include any placement in a clinical environment. Students who complete the course will not meet the requirements to qualify for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Graduate Diploma in Nursing

This course is designed to provide nurses with the opportunity to develop advanced knowledge and skills in scholarship, evidence-based practice, and leadership. It is suited to nurses with a solid foundation in clinical practice who want to improve healthcare. This course does not include any placement in a clinical environment. Students who complete the course specialisation will not meet the requirements to qualify for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Masters of Nursing

The Master of Nursing program is specifically tailored for registered nurses in Australia who aspire to enhance their contribution towards the development of healthcare services and the nursing profession. By undertaking this program, they can gain an in-depth understanding of contemporary healthcare practices and develop the skills necessary to apply this knowledge proficiently in both national and international contexts.

Entry requirements

Graduate Certificate

Applicants for the graduate certificate must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification, and have a minimum of one-year post-registration experience. All health professionals must hold a current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, or accredited within their discipline.

Graduate Diploma

Applicants for the graduate diploma must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification, have a minimum of one-year post-registration experience, and be registered nurses. All health professionals must hold a current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, or accredited within their discipline.

Masters

Applicants for the masters must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification, have a minimum of one-year post-registration experience, and be registered nurses.

All health professionals must hold a current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, or accredited within their discipline.