Graduate Certificate
School of Nursing, Midwifery, Health Sciences, and Physiotherapy
This program is for nurses re-entering the workforce, internationally educated nurses who are required to undertake a bridging program, or nurses seeking a refresher program to update their knowledge and skills.
Specific program requirements for admission are dependent on which pathway into the Program you require.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia determines the eligibility to undertake a Re-entry or Bridging program.
Additional requirements for International applicants:
The University of Notre Dame Australia is proud of its postgraduate course offerings and caring community atmosphere. Students enjoy a supported learning experience where they enjoy personalised education and interact with staff committed to nursing and the provision of excellent nursing care.
The Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Nursing program explores current and emerging national and regional health priorities, health research, health policy, and reform. Students are orientated to the nurse's professional obligations in meeting all Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) codes, standards, and guidelines and to meet their legal and ethical obligations as a registered nurse. They explore critical thinking, clinical reasoning, reflection, and the use of current evidence and research to make sound clinical judgments in order to practice safely in a complex health environment. Medication management, pharmacology and the relationship to physiology and pathophysiology are addressed. Person centeredness, communication, and cultural competence are explored in both the theoretical and professional practice components, with a focus on caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
During the program, Re-entry and Bridging students register with AHPRA. Refresher students already have registration. To be eligible for registration you must meet the NMBA Registration Standards.
During the Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Nursing program, you participate in online lectures and tutorials, and on-campus laboratory skills. Assessments include case studies, essays, oral presentations, and the development of a professional portfolio.
The Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Nursing consists of three (3) courses
Course codeCourse titleUnits of credit Mode NURS6004 Transition to Professional Practice 25 Intensive NURS6005 Contemporary Nursing Skills 25 Intensive NURS6006 Professional Practice 50 PracticumFull details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations.