Curtin University
1 year part-time
An advanced postgraduate nursing qualification for registered nurses working in acute care settings. This online, part-time program develops clinical leadership, evidence-based practice, and specialized acute care nursing expertise while accommodating concurrent employment requirements.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing and be registered as a comprehensive or general nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. A minimum of 12 months experience in an area of practice is required, along with current employment in a clinical acute care setting with a minimum of 8 hours per week as a registered nurse. English language requirements must be met (IELTS or equivalent). Verification of employment and proof of professional registration must be submitted with the application.
The program covers theoretical foundations of nursing science and advanced clinical knowledge specific to acute-care nursing. Key subject areas include pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and clinical decision-making for managing acute health conditions. Students study pharmacotherapeutics and quality use of medicines in acute settings. The curriculum emphasizes complex clinical decision-making, evidence-informed specialty practice, patient advocacy, and holistic specialty practice. Clinical leadership development and the promotion and integration of evidence-based nursing practice are integrated throughout the program.
Curtin University is a leading Australian institution with extensive experience in health sciences education and research. The university offers flexible, work-integrated learning opportunities that allow practicing nurses to advance their qualifications while maintaining employment. Curtin's online delivery model accommodates the concurrent employment requirements essential for acute care nursing competency development, and the program is designed by experienced nursing academics and clinicians.
Graduates are prepared for advanced clinical nursing roles in acute care settings, including positions in specialized acute care units, intensive care, emergency departments, and acute medical/surgical wards. The qualification supports career progression to clinical leadership positions, nurse specialist roles, and advanced practice positions. Graduates develop expertise that enables them to influence clinical practice, mentor junior nursing staff, and contribute to evidence-based practice improvements in acute care environments.
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