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Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing program enables registered nurses to develop advanced knowledge and specialist skills in the emergency nursing environment and addresses the core competencies related to emergency nursing.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
1 year part-time
Course Code
3291
Study Mode
Online
Domestic Fees
$10,750 per year
International Fees
$15,750 per year

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing program enables registered nurses to develop advanced knowledge and specialist skills in the emergency nursing environment and addresses the core competencies related to emergency nursing.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing, applicants must:

  • hold a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent degree from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing)
    AND
  • current or temporary unrestricted registration as a nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
    AND
  • be working with emergency presentations for a minimum of two days per week.

Degrees from overseas institutions must be assessed as equivalent to a recognised Australian accredited qualification.

Please be aware that Griffith University does not arrange registration or employment.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery has instituted a Recognition of Prior Experience (RPE) procedure for registered nurses who do not have an undergraduate qualification. Applicants will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate eligibility requirements. The School of Nursing and Midwifery will determine eligibility for admission into the requested program based on application, curriculum vitae and referee reports.

Study locations

Online

Career pathways

You can expect increased professional recognition, and enhanced employment opportunities in the clinical specialist area of emergency nursing in public and private healthcare organisations. You will be prepared for positions of leadership in the nursing and healthcare system.

Credit for prior study or work

Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:

  • Credit transfer

Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect.

  • View credit precedents for this program

How to apply

To apply, add this program to your shortlist at the top of this page or apply for this program now (a maximum of three preferences is allowed).

Griffith will assess your first preference and will only assess subsequent preferences if you are not successful.

Once you have submitted your application, you will be sent an email about how to track your application.

For a full list of your incomplete or submitted applications, please view your application list.

Note: Applicants are not permitted to defer an offer. Should you be unable to accept an offer, you must re-apply for entry in the following year.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Nursing courses at Griffith University.
79.1%
Overall satisfaction
73.6%
Skill scale
61.5%
Teaching scale
97.5%
Employed full-time
$90.2k
Average salary