Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing
Australian College of Nursing
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 03761A
Studying the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing with ACN will provide you with the principles required to meet the diverse needs of patients in the acute care setting, in order to improve your knowledge and skills for the provision and coordination of evidenced based patient centered care. The aim is to encourage professional and ethical understanding of clinical practice development for the improvement of patient outcomes.The subjects in this course were written by specialist acute care nurses and a team of clinical experts, working within the specialty, provide student support. Our unique range of elective units of study allow students to further explore their area of interest related to medical and surgical nursing. Understanding the nursing management of adults admitted to acute care settings with acute medical or surgical conditions is the focus of this course. Students analyse and apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills to clinical case scenarios based on commonly encountered acute care presentations. The units of study provide students with an opportunity to extend their ability to undertake increasingly complex nursing activities in a range of acute medical and surgical care settings.
Designed for
Registered nurses
Structure
The Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing is a one year course, consisting of four 10-week terms.Students will need to complete 4 units – 3 core and 1 elective. One unit is studied per term.Approximate hours of study are 12 – 15 hours per week.
Subjects
- Nursing-medical/surgical
Standard entry requirements
Registered with AHPRA, 1 year postgraduate experience, relevant employment
Study pathways
Credit transfer to Master Degree
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parramatta | Domestic: $9,200 International: $9,200 | Yes |
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