August 26, 2022
All you need to know about Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing
by Arunachalam
All You Need to Know About Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing
The healthcare system in Australia is ever-changing and is under constant strain due to policy reforms, resource limitations and an ageing population with numerous comorbidities. Therefore, nurses must be ready to “step up” and take advantage of these opportunities. There has never been a greater need for advanced-level nurses; Job Outlook predicts that by 2023, the demand for Nurse Managers will rise by 19%.
Nurses who want to enhance patient outcomes across a range of healthcare settings can apply for the Graduate Certificate of Advanced Nursing from the Institute of Health and Management (IHM). This course is one of the most current and comprehensive of its kind and is taught both on-campus and online. It is inspired by key partners in the healthcare industry.
Why take up Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing?
IHM created the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing specifically to meet the increasing global demand for nursing and need for specialised registered nurses.
The course is certified in Australia and is suitable for overseas students who are currently employed as nurses in specialised nursing settings and who wish to formalise their clinical skills.
The course is imparted by knowledgeable lecturers and nursing clinicians. You will learn cutting-edge nursing practices to give patients and their families responsive specialised nursing care in today’s specialised nursing environments. You will gain the confidence to provide top-notch patient care.
What will you study?
Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing comprises of 13 specialist postgraduate programs which will assist you in advancing your knowledge, competence and specialty nursing skills.
- Australian Nursing Practice
- Critical Care Nursing
- Acute Care Nursing
- Emergency Nursing
- Neonatal Nursing
- Paediatric Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Gerontology Nursing
- Orthopaedic Nursing
- Diabetes Nursing
- Palliative Care Nursing
- Perioperative Nursing
- Renal Nursing
What roles will you land in after completing GCAN?
On conclusion of GCAN, you can take up various roles in a variety of settings including,
- Emergency departments
- Mental health
- Operating rooms
- Primary health care
- Rehabilitation
- Medical and surgical wards
Who should take this course?
Current Registered nurses who hold a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent can take up this course.
If you are serious about improving your nursing skills, this programme is for you. The course is made to meet the demands of nurses who work in various work environments, varying work schedules, and family obligations.
International nurses practising in any nation are eligible to enrol in this online course. This is an ideal opportunity to complete your nursing registration with IHM’s Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing – Australian Nursing Practice programme.
How to register for this program?
Australia has introduced a new two-step registration procedure for international nurses, which consists of the online NCLEX exam (online) and a two-day OBA practical assessment.
This programme blends a four-week clinical placement along with Australian work experience (you are permitted to work for 40 hours a week while doing this course) with thorough preparation for OSCE to assist you in doing well at practical OBA assessment.
You can join Australian Nursing Practice and obtain meaningful work experience in Australia while preparing for the OBA if you recently received an AHPRA Decision Letter. MWT Education Consultancy will assist you in getting ready for the OBA evaluation with four weeks of rigorous OSCE training and a valuable four-week work placement.
Even without an AHPRA decision letter, Registered Nurses with a Bachelor’s degree can apply for nursing registration in Australia. MWT Education Consultancy can assist you in applying for AHPRA while you study for GCAN and are preparing for the practical OBA assessment.
Written by
Arunachalam
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