Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing (Orthopaedics Nursing)

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing (Orthopaedics Nursing) is a postgraduate course designed for registered nurses who want to specialize in orthopaedics nursing. The course aims to enhance students' current nursing knowledge and explore the impact of acute and chronic illness, differentiation of the range of musculoskeletal dysfunction associated with trauma, and emphasize assessment and management strategies within both the adult and pediatric setting.

Course Details

• Delivery Mode: Online
• Accreditation: TEQSA
• AQF Level: 08
• Course Duration: 26 weeks
• Tuition Fee: AUD $8,000

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing, an applicant is required to:

• Have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree or an equivalent qualification
• Be an AHPRA registered nurse; or
• Be a registered nurse with the Nurses' Board/Council from the country of origin or place of residence

English Language Proficiency Entry Requirements must be met by the student.

Course Structure and Delivery

The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing course consists of three units:

• N9001: Professional Issues and Policies in Nursing (12 credit points)
• N8018: Orthopaedics Nursing (12 credit points)
• N8019: Professional Reflection in Orthopaedics Nursing (8 credit points)

Career Prospects

Many nurses choose to study this course to upskill their qualifications and meet the nursing registration requirements set by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). After completing the course, nurses can fulfill the criteria set by AHPRA for registration as an advanced practice nurse or for other specialized nursing roles.

Potential career prospects for graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing program include:

• Advanced Practice Nurse
• Nurse Educator
• Nurse Manager/Administrator
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Nurse Researcher

FAQs

1. What are the admission requirements for the course?
   • Have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree or an equivalent qualification
   • Be an AHPRA registered nurse; or
   • Be a registered nurse with the Nurses' Board/Council from the country of origin or place of residence
2. Can I apply for the program if I have a nursing degree from a different country?
   • Yes, if you have a current, valid nursing registration in your home country and meet the course's admission requirements.
3. Can I pursue the program on a part-time basis?
   • Yes, the course is intended for registered nurses who are already in practice, so you will have the choice between studying full-time or part-time.
4. Are there any specific specialisation options within the program?
   • Yes, the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing offers a choice of 13 different areas of specialisation.
5. What are the career prospects after completing the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing?
   • Many nurses choose to study this course to upskill their qualifications and meet the nursing registration requirements set by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Course Start Dates

Fees and Charges

• Total Tuition Fee: AUD $8,000
• Administration Fee (Non-Tuition): AUD $250 (Non-Refundable)

FEE-HELP

FEE-HELP is an Australian government loan program designed to assist eligible fee-paying students in paying their tuition fees for higher education courses at approved institutions. It operates similarly to the HECS-HELP scheme but applies to students undertaking fee-paying undergraduate, postgraduate, or vocational education and training (VET) courses at approved providers.

Application Process

1. Submit your online application by clicking "Apply Online" on the top right corner of the course page.
2. If you meet IHM's eligibility criteria, you'll be contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant.
3. If you're successful with the interview, you'll be offered a place for the course.
4. Once you sign the acceptance offer, an invoice will be issued for the course.
5. Once you've paid the enrollment fee, we'll send a confirmation of admission to you.