The Graduate Certificate in Nursing (General Practice) is designed to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to practise competently within the general practice environment, and to contribute to the further development of the speciality.
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing (General Practice) is designed to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to practise competently within the general practice environment, and to contribute to the further development of the speciality.
The aim is to expand the skills and knowledge base of practice nurses and support the development of flexible, informed and evidence-based practices. The program is particularly designed to enable students to apply and adapt new knowledge and skills directly to their work environment.
To ensure accessibility and flexibility the program will be available online. Assessment is tailored to meet student learning needs.
Admission requirements
Applicants must be registered nurses, with a current licence to practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - Registration
For professional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), graduates are required to demonstrate English language skills at IELTS level 7 or equivalent. Test results from relevant examinations will generally need to be obtained within two years prior to applying for registration. For current information about AHPRA registration go to http://www.ahpra.gov.au.
Program structure
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
- Students are required to successfully complete all courses as listed below.
- Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan
Advanced courses (4)
Required courses (3) (delivered online)
NUR551 Innovation Management
NUR552 Strategic Management
NUR751 Leading and Managing Organisations
Plus select 1 elective course from (delivered online)
MGT701 Managing Across Global Cultures
MGT702 International Trade and Finance
NUR703 Managing Research
NUR704 Economics for Managers
NUR708 Marketing in an International Environment
NUR709 Global Business Management
NUR712 International Business Law and Ethics
NUR713 Supply Chain Management
NUR721 Marketing Management
PUB702 Managing Across Global Cultures
PUB703 International Trade and Finance
PUB705 Accounting for Managers
PUB707 Corporate Finance