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The Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Non-Specialisation), is a general qualification that aims to provide qualified nurses with educational opportunities specific to the advancing role of the registered nurse, thereby facilitating their professional growth and development, this course will also help you improve your analytical skills and ability to assess patients.
This Graduate Certificate in Nursing provides students with an entry path to the Graduate Diploma in Nursing then subsequently into a Master’s degree in Nursing in Australia.
IHM considers you an ‘International’ student if you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Australia; not a citizen of New Zealand; or not a permanent humanitarian visa holder.
* This course does not lead to direct registration as a Nurse or Midwife in Australia.
Students may choose to exit midway through the course, in which case they may graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Nursing, consisting of four units of study over one study period full time or, for non CRICOS students, two study periods part time.
Students who have already completed a Graduate Certificate in Nursing may be eligible for advanced standing, subject to credit transfer and recognition of prior learning procedures.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Nursing, students can progress towards a Graduate Diploma of Nursing and then towards a Master of Nursing
The Institute of Health & Management (IHM) has an Articulation Agreement for students of the Graduate Diploma in Nursing (GDN) to the Master of Nursing Studies (International) (MNST) delivered by Australia’s Charles Darwin University (CDU).
Students will enrol in the 2nd Year MNST, an AQF Level 9, and complete 4 Units (60 credit points) over 2 Semesters. MNST may be undertaken On-Campus at either CDU’s Casuarina Darwin or Sydney CBD.
The Institute of Health & Management (IHM) has an Articulation Agreement for students of the Graduate Diploma in Nursing (GDN) to the Master of Nursing Studies delivered by University of Wollongong.
Students will have a direct entry into 2nd Year of Master of Nursing with a choice of major in Leadership, Person-Centred Practice, Dementia Care & Primary Healthcare.
Leadership positions such as:
To be eligible for admission to the GDN course (face to face) as an International applicant (CRICOS) must:
Applications will be accessed on a case by case basis by the course coordinator in accordance with the Student Selection and Admission Policy and Procedures for Course delivered to Overseas Students.
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IELTS | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 9.0 |
TOEFL IBT | 32 | 53 | 62 | 73 | 85 | 96 | 105 | 112 | 117 | 120 |
PTE Academic | 30 | 44 | 46 | 54 | 62 | 68 | 76 | 79 | 84 | 88 |
OET | N/A | N/A | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing consists of 4 units:
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Unit Name |
This unit aims to provide students with the opportunity to explore and evaluate the concept of advanced nursing practice and the role of the nurse in this area. In addition, the components for a model of advanced nursing practice and specialised practices will be discussed.
Selected models of advanced nursing practice including Benner’s model of expert practice will be examined with reference to students’ clinical experience or work practice.
Assessment Modes : Written Assessments, Presentations and Multiple Choice Tests.
This unit aims to build on students’ knowledge and understanding of critical events across the lifespan and their effects on individuals and families. The content will include further understanding of acute, chronic, psychosocial, mental, rehabilitation, aged and community nursing care, principles and management of clients with consideration to an etiological, environmental, demographic and lifestyle factors, nutritional, microbiological involvement and psychosocial factors.
Pharmacological knowledge and pathophysiological manifestations and, where relevant, factors influencing morbidity and mortality are examined. Documentation forms including current documenting systems will be discussed. In addition, clinical skills are reinforced using simulated case scenarios.
Assessment Modes : Written Assessments and Multiple Choice Tests.
Students who are enrolled in this course are expected to be working for a minimum of 3 days per week in a nursing setting as this will enable them to integrate the knowledge learned in this course to work practice. However, to further enhance students’ ability to integrate theory into work practice, including the development of skills and level of decision-making expected of a nurse, this unit of study provides students with the autonomy to define and pursue specific clinical practice experiences. Such experiences will provide for synthesis and application of knowledge via observation of and participation in clinical activities.
Assessment Modes : Written Assessments and Online Assignments.
This unit aims to provide students with research knowledge and skills required to conduct research projects appropriate to their current professional practice. It will further enhance students’ knowledge and skills in nursing research paradigms and identify the significance of research findings to nursing practice. The topics that will be included are: review of research methodologies; ethical considerations; examination and analysis of the research process; sampling techniques in qualitative and quantitative methodologies; analysis of research data; interpreting and critiquing reports; and developing a research proposal.
Assessment Modes : Written Assessments and Multiple Choice Tests.
Payment plans available.
Books, equipment and other materials are required to undertake the program and their cost is not included in the tuition fee.
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