Online Graduate Certificate of Nursing
James Cook University Online
Key Information
Select location
Campus location
Douglas, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
8 months
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
AUD 2,740 / per course *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Mar 2024
* per subject. FEE-HELP is available
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Introduction
Give passionate nursing professionals more career options
Ready to make your mark in nursing? This course will help prepare you for the healthcare system of tomorrow.
James Cook University’s online Graduate Certificate of Nursing will give you the boost you need to achieve your professional goals in today’s fast-paced healthcare system.
Australia's healthcare landscape is changing. Governments, industry, and healthcare providers are working smarter to meet rising costs coupled with the increasing demand on our health system.
In JCU Online’s Graduate Certificate of Nursing, you’ll develop advanced knowledge and specialist skills in your chosen nursing field. You’ll be able to take on nursing leadership roles in your area of practice, receive increased professional recognition and boost your potential to seize new opportunities in your nursing career.
Our 100% online course gives you the flexibility to study around your career and family commitments. You can study wherever and whenever suits you.
If you want to strengthen your contribution to improving nursing practice and deliver better patient care, your ultimate nursing career starts here.
100% online and part-time
Fast-track your career with the flexible study you can balance around your life. Study one subject at a time and complete your degree in only 8 months part-time.
Choose your career pathway
Choose to specialise in either advanced practice, education or leadership and management, or combine two and graduate with a double major.
One of Australia’s Top 10 Nursing Schools
JCU is one of the top 10 nurse educators in Australia. You’ll study and connect with industry leaders, specialists and experienced nurse academics.
Personalised support for your success
JCU Online’s 100% online Graduate Certificate of Nursing is backed by our commitment to personally support and encourage you for the duration of your learning journey.
You will receive ongoing, personalised support from your own Success Advisor, who will be there when you need them for assistance, and who will work to keep you on track towards achieving your study goals.
What's more, JCU Online’s strong links with the industry and research sectors mean you’ll have the opportunity to expand your professional network and explore new career opportunities as you work towards the completion of your qualification. With regular opportunities to interact with peers and academic staff, learning online with JCU Online is always engaging.
Admissions
Curriculum
What you will study
To complete your online Graduate Certificate in Nursing, choose one of three majors: Leadership and Management, Education or Advanced Practice, so you can shape your study to suit your own career path.
JCU offers subjects from Ethics and Health Management to Clinical Coaching, so you can focus on areas that will help put you on your best career path.
The online Graduate Certificate of Nursing 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.
Career Opportunities
Career outcomes
Depending on your specialisation, after completing your Graduate Certificate of Nursing you will have the skills to succeed in positions such as:
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Clinical Nurse Consultant
- Leadership & Management
- Nurse Unit Manager
- Clinical Teacher
- Nurse Educator