Adelaide University
0.5 year part-time
This postgraduate nursing program equips registered nurses with advanced expertise in acute care nursing across emergency, surgical and critical care settings. Combining flexible online learning with clinical application, it prepares nurses for leadership roles while supporting vulnerable patients through complex health challenges.
To be eligible for this program, you must hold a completed bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher from a recognised higher education institution and hold or be eligible to hold registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Applicants seeking to commence in the Critical Care specialisation must submit a Statement of Clinical Support completed and endorsed by their Clinical Manager. No formal prerequisites or assumed knowledge is required beyond the entry criteria.
The program comprises 24 units of study across core courses and electives. Core courses include Introduction to High Acuity Nursing and Midwifery (12 units). Core selective options include Oncology Nursing, Allergy Nursing, Nephrology Nursing, and Palliative Care Nursing (12 units each). Program electives cover Primary Health Care, Leadership and Management in Nursing and Midwifery, Prescribing for Clinicians, Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Clinical Practice, Infection Prevention and Control in Practice, Advanced Lactation and Breastfeeding, Maternal Child and Family Health, Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health, Comprehensive Care of the Older Person, Decision-Making for Midwifery and Nursing Practice, Advanced Health Assessment Diagnostics and Investigations, and Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice.
Adelaide University is a leading Australian research institution with strong healthcare and nursing programs. The university offers flexible, contemporary nursing education designed for practising professionals, combining theoretical knowledge with real-world clinical application. With multiple campus locations and robust online learning platforms, Adelaide University supports nurses in rural and remote areas while maintaining high academic standards and industry connections.
Graduates are well-prepared for advanced roles in fast-paced clinical settings including hospital emergency departments, intensive care units, and high-dependency wards. The qualification opens doors to leadership and advanced clinical practice roles where you can guide teams and improve patient outcomes. With Australia facing a projected shortfall of over 70,000 full-time equivalent nurses by 2035, acute care nurses are in high demand. This qualification positions you to play a vital role in strengthening emergency and critical care services.
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