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Course Level
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate of Surgical Nursing
The Post Graduate Certificate in Surgical Nursing provides the Registered Nurse working in the surgical ward environment with an opportunity to extend their clinical knowledge and practice. Offered online, this degree draws on contemporary research and evidence supporting nurses to advocate for their patients and be leaders in their area of practice. The degree caters to nurses working in mixed and specialized surgical environments with a focus on safe patient care. The degree is offered part-time over 1 year.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
CDU Online | Part-time - 1 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
Post Graduate Certificate in Surgical Nursing will provide students with the essential knowledge that underpins evidence-based practice. Students will complete carefully constructed units guided by current healthcare needs to gain advanced knowledge in surgical nursing.
Entry requirements
- Applicants for this course must meet all of the following qualifications:
- Successful completion of a recognized Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent international qualification and.
- Applicants must also hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency(AHPRA) as a Division 1 registered nurse and.
- Current employment in a surgical nursing field is required. Applicants should include details of their relevant employment in their application.
- Hospital-trained nurses with current registration may also be considered.