Program Overview

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University Programs

The university offers a range of postgraduate qualifications that equip students with the skills, knowledge, and credentials to advance in their careers.

Business Programs

• Master of Business Administration
• Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
• Graduate Certificate in Change Management
• Graduate Certificate in Business

Education Programs

• Master of Teaching (Primary Education)

Finance Programs

• Master of Business Administration (Finance)
• Graduate Certificate in Finance

Financial Planning Programs

• Master of Financial Planning
• Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
• Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning

Healthcare Programs

• Master of Nursing
• Graduate Certificate in Nursing
• Master of Public Health
• Graduate Certificate in Public Health
• Graduate Certificate in Global Health Leadership
• Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion
• Master of Mental Health
• Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
• Master of Mental Health Nursing
• Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
• Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing
• Master of Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Graduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics Leadership

Graduate Certificate in Nursing

The Graduate Certificate in Nursing is designed for registered nurses to transform the delivery of healthcare services in Australia.

Course Overview

Deliver better nursing for better health through leadership, research, and innovation. The Graduate Certificate in Nursing can be completed in as little as 8 months, with each course delivered 100% online.

Entry Requirements

To apply for the online Graduate Certificate of Nursing, students are required to have:

• Completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification
• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Career Options

Prepare for the healthcare challenges of the 21st century. Australia requires registered nurses with advanced knowledge, skills, and competencies to help drive the transformation of the Australian healthcare system.

Student Support

VU Online provides students with the support they need, when they need it, during their course. The support network has a single focus on ensuring students are entirely supported to succeed.

Fees and FEE-HELP

A Graduate Certificate in Nursing from VU Online costs $2,950 per unit, taking the total for 4 units to $11,800. Students may be eligible for the Australian Government's loan scheme, FEE-HELP.

Course Structure

The Graduate Certificate in Nursing prepares nurses for the challenges of leadership and a pathway to career progression. Each unit of study lasts seven weeks, meaning students can earn their qualification in as little as eight months.

Units of Study

The course includes the following units:

• Promoting Cultural Competence and Community Health (Unit code: HN06001)
• Care Coordination in Practice (Unit code: HNO6002)
• Leading Improvement and Innovation (Unit code: HNO6003)
• Evidence and Research for Practice (Unit code: HNO6004)

Career Outcomes

With an online graduate certificate in nursing from VU, students will gain the expertise and practical skills to succeed in a range of dynamic career paths, from nursing management and education to research and clinical practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are my career opportunities with a Master of Nursing Online at VU?
• Do I need to be a nurse to do this course?
• What is the difference between a Grad Cert, Grad Dip, and Masters in this course?
• Can students with a Bachelor of Nursing from overseas apply?
• What can students expect to walk away with regarding each specialization?
• Will the students be provided access to unlimited journal articles, etc. through the online library - and for how long upon completion of the course?
• What types of assignments can be expected?
• How can I gain clinical skills (which are taught in a hospital) from studying this nursing course?
• What advice would you give to someone considering nursing?
• I haven't studied for a while. What type of support will students receive while studying Master of Nursing with VU Online?
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• What is a graduate certificate equal to?
• Is a graduate certificate worth it in Australia?
• Can I do a graduate certificate without a degree?
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