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Charles Darwin University (CDU)

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Graduate Diploma of Clinical Nursing

  • Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma of Clinical Nursing is designed to extend knowledge gained through undergraduate nursing studies and to develop foundation research skills. The course provides evidence-based practice, leadership skills and principles, and managing professional development.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year part-time
Course Code
TCNU01
Study Mode
Online

About this course

The Graduate Diploma of Clinical Nursing is designed to extend knowledge gained through undergraduate nursing studies and to develop foundation research skills. The course provides evidence-based practice, leadership skills and principles, and managing professional development. Principles inherent in a cultural safety framework underpin the course to highlight the centrality of quality and safety in health care. It is expected that you will already be employed or have recent experience as a nurse. As part of this course, you will undertake assessments which have direct applications to your professional practice and context. On completion of this course, you may progress to the master's qualification specific to your discipline, with advanced standing for completed studies. The Graduate Diploma of Clinical Nursing is designed to extend knowledge gained through undergraduate nursing studies and to develop foundation research skills. The course provides evidence-based practice, leadership skills and principles, and managing professional development. Principles inherent in a cultural safety framework underpin the course to highlight the centrality of quality and safety in health care. It is expected that you will already be employed or have recent experience as a nurse. As part of this course, you will undertake assessments which have direct applications to your professional practice and context. On completion of this course, you may progress to the master's qualification specific to your discipline, with advanced standing for completed studies.

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a Graduate Certificate of Clinical Nursing from CDU. Applicants must hold current registration as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). All applicants must provide evidence of current employment or recent experience in their field of nursing specialisation in their application. To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application. The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below. * All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified. * Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications. Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.

Study locations

Online