Graduate Diploma of Nursing

Qualification:
Postgraduate, Graduate Diploma
Study mode:
Online
Payment options:
FEE-HELP may be available
Upfront payment
Duration:
16 months part-time
Start date:
6 intake dates each year – enquire now!
Awarded by:
James Cook University Online
Location:
Online
Career Outcomes:
Nurse Unit Manager | Clinical Nurse Specialist | Clinical Nurse Consultant | Leadership & Management | Clinical Teacher | View All

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The Graduate Diploma of Nursing from James Cook University will equip you with the critical thinking skills and theoretical knowledge to apply advanced nursing concepts in the clinical setting. This online course will prepare you to lead nursing practice and optimise patient outcomes in a hospital setting.

Further develop your theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to apply advanced nursing concepts in a clinical environment. This course gives you the preparation you’ll need to shine at the next level in your career – advanced communication skills, data management skills, governance, knowledge, informatics, and the ability to design and implement evidence into practice.

Choosing between three majors, Leadership and Management, Education or Advanced Practice, you will learn how to lead and manage healthcare teams; develop complementary business-related skills in areas such as finance and budgeting, and acquire the skills needed to facilitate effective adult learning.

The course is 100% online, allowing flexibility for career and family commitments and offering real-time support and engagement.

Eligibility

To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

Completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification, and;
Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) or Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or equivalent registration with the relevant registering authority for applicants outside of Australia;
Completed a minimum of one year of full-time clinical experience, or the part-time equivalent, as a Registered Nurse.
Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

In this nursing course, the subjects you may study include:

Leadership and Management major

Leading and Managing in Health
Ethics and Health Management
Effective Clinical Governance
Persuasive Communication
Informatics for Health Professionals
Business and Finance for the Health Manager
Conflict and Dispute Resolution in Healthcare
Synthesising Evidence for Healthcare

Education major

Principles of Education for the Health Professional
Teaching in Practice Settings
Clinical Coaching
Persuasive Communication
Informatics for Health Professionals
Contemporary Healthcare Education
Effective Clinical Governance
Synthesising Evidence for Healthcare

Advanced Practice major

Quality Use of Medicines in Practice
Effective Clinical Governance
Advanced Health Assessment
Persuasive Communication
Diagnostic Reasoning for Advanced Practice
Applied Health Assessment and Advanced Practice
Synthesising Evidence for Healthcare
Informatics for Health Professionals

Study when it suits you, receive personal academic support and make your CV shine with a qualification from an internationally recognised university.

With a reputation for excellence in teaching and research, we know the value of a world-class education: our students graduate to become leaders in their fields and their communities. What’s more, JCU has been awarded five stars for graduate job success for six years running by The Good
Universities Guide.

Through our postgraduate courses, we aim to empower professionals to have a positive impact and make their lives matter. Enrol and gain the skills to build your brighter future, today.

When you study with JCU Online, you can be sure that you will receive the best possible guidance and assistance to help you achieve your goals.

In addition to the academic and student networks you’ll develop, you will be introduced to your Student Success Advisor upon enrolment. They provide access to useful resources, dedicated
guidance and motivation throughout your study journey.

Where Will It Lead Me?

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Graduate Diploma of Nursing from James Cook University.

The core subjects will provide you with a well-rounded experience, with learning outcomes that focus on:

Clinical governance and how to apply this framework to contemporary issues in healthcare as well as your own workplace

Persuasive communication and how to apply a number of strategies across different healthcare settings

Contemporary trends in informatics in healthcare

Finding, appraising and utilising data and credible sources of health-related information

Graduates will be prepared to pursue advanced roles in nursing, such as leadership and management positions or further healthcare education facilitators. Graduates can also choose to continue their studies and complete a full Master of Nursing qualification.

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