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University of South Australia

  • 17% international / 83% domestic

Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Bridging & Re-entry)

  • Graduate Certificate

UniSA has invested millions of dollars in on-campus clinics and facilities.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Course Code
ICNB, 084729G
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Sep
Domestic Fees
$39,400 per year / $39,400 total
International Fees
$39,400 per year / $39,400 total

About this course

  • Study at a university that is ranked in the World Top 100 for Nursing.1
  • Learn in our unique, clinician led authentic simulated hospital and health service on campus with expert clinical staff.
  • Practice your skills with residents of our virtual health community including interactive manikins each with their own persona, and real people acting as residents.
  • Learn from well above world-class researchers in Nursing,2 as well as from academics and industry-experienced clinicians.
  • Study at the No.1 University in Australia for student satisfaction in Nursing.3
  • Experience what it's like to work as a nurse in today's clinical setting, with an eight-week supervised clinical placement for bridging students and a six-week supervised clinical placement for re-entry students.
  • Gain advanced knowledge of the Australian healthcare system.
  • Be supported by online learning resources, available to you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Study locations

City East

What you will learn

This graduate certificate will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to work as a registered nurse in Australia.

You'll review the Australian healthcare system along with the legal and ethical principles related to nursing, mental health, Aboriginal health, acute aged care and nursing research.

Other topics include the development of professional and inter-professional communication and relationships. In addition to this, you will look at the lifespan approach to physical examination, primary healthcare and disease prevention, caring for clients with complex conditions and also take part in skills development and simulation activities.

Career pathways

Your career

Nurses play a key role at the forefront of healthcare service, with their contribution to client care imperative for the wellbeing of today's society.

Graduates can work in a wide variety of healthcare settings, such as:

  • hospitals
  • primary health and community support services
  • aged/rehabilitative care
  • schools
  • home care
  • drug/alcohol services
  • community health organisations
  • palliative care services
  • child and adolescent health services.