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Charles Sturt University

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Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Rural and Remote Nursing)

  • Graduate Certificate

Take your nursing career to the next level with the Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Rural and Remote Nursing) at Charles Sturt University. This online course focuses on primary healthcare, advanced assessment skills, emergency nursing care, and quality improvement, enabling you to make a real difference in rural and remote communities.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 1 months full-time, 0.5 month part-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$14,320 per year

About this course

Overview

Take your nursing career to the next level, starting with the Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Rural and Remote Nursing) at Charles Sturt University. Closely developed with industry, this course is the only one of its kind in New South Wales - and one of only two in Australia. Develop your capacity for safe and effective advanced nursing practice that meets the complex healthcare needs of people living in rural and remote communities. With a focus on primary healthcare, advanced assessment skills, emergency nursing care and quality improvement, you'll graduate with the diverse skill set needed to make a real difference.

This nursing course is delivered 100 per cent online, so you can upskill while you work. And you can gain a postgraduate nursing qualification in as little as eight months of part-time study. Advance your practice at the university with more than 40 years of experience delivering nursing education.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Entry requirements

  • Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Nursing degree or professional qualification which leads to registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with the Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency or equivalent.
  • Applicants must have at least 12 months full-time experience as a registered nurse.
  • Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Take your nursing career to the next level, starting with the Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Rural and Remote Nursing) at Charles Sturt University. Closely developed with industry, this course is the only one of its kind in New South Wales - and one of only two in Australia. Develop your capacity for safe and effective advanced nursing practice that meets the complex healthcare needs of people living in rural and remote communities. With a focus on primary healthcare, advanced assessment skills, emergency nursing care and quality improvement, you'll graduate with the diverse skill set needed to make a real difference.

This nursing course is delivered 100 per cent online, so you can upskill while you work. And you can gain a postgraduate nursing qualification in as little as eight months of part-time study. Advance your practice at the university with more than 40 years of experience delivering nursing education.

Career pathways

With a nursing graduate certificate, you'll be able to demonstrate the clinical and decision-making skills you need to provide high level care in complex circumstances. You'll collaborate with other health professionals as you work to improve health outcomes, and you'll influence all levels of care while promoting quality health outcomes for individuals, families, communities and healthcare systems through strong leadership and sound research. Utilise your critical-thinking skills and ability to apply evidence to practice, so you can transition into diverse and challenging nursing roles. These could include leadership and advanced nursing practice positions, including clinical nurse specialist, clinical nurse educator, nurse educator, clinical nurse consultant and nurse manager.

Course structure

Essential set (32 pts)Core subjects

32 Credit Points

CodeSubjectCredit PointsNRS532Health Assessment for Advancing Nursing Practice8 credit ptsNRS533Advancing Emergency Care Nursing Practice8 credit ptsNRS566Advanced Nursing Practice8 credit ptsNRS570Strengthening Primary Health Care with Rural Communities8 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.

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