Deakin University
1 year part-time
This postgraduate nursing course develops advanced critical care skills for registered nurses working in high-acuity settings. Combining online learning with workplace practice, it prepares nurses for specialist roles in emergency departments, ICUs and high dependency units across Australian hospitals.
To be admitted, you must be registered as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) with no conditions or restrictions. You must have secure, ongoing employment of at least 24 hours per week in a collaborating hospital within Australia, working in a relevant critical care speciality with appropriate clinical supervision. English language proficiency requirements include a bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country, IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0), or equivalent evidence of English language proficiency.
The course comprises 4 credit points of core units delivered over two semesters. Core units include: Core Principles of Critical Care Nursing (2 credit points) covering advanced physiology, pathophysiology and evidence-based critical care practice; and Critical Care Nursing (2 credit points) focusing on clinical application and assessment. All students complete Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0 credit points) in their first study period. Both theoretical and clinical components of assessment must be passed. Compulsory clinical hurdles form part of the assessment, with students required to meet university academic progress and conduct requirements.
Deakin University is ranked #14 in the world for nursing and is the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment and course satisfaction. The university offers flexible online delivery designed for working professionals, with strong partnerships across metropolitan, regional and rural health services. Deakin provides comprehensive support for postgraduate students and has a proven track record of preparing nurses for advanced practice roles with sophisticated specialty skills.
Graduates are positioned for career advancement in critical care nursing with projected job growth of 13.7% for registered nurses by 2030. Career opportunities include critical care nurse associate or unit manager roles, clinical nurse specialist positions, clinical nurse educator roles, and advanced practice leadership positions in regional, rural or metropolitan hospitals. Nurses employed under the Victorian public hospital award receive a higher duties allowance for postgraduate qualifications relevant to their practice.
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