Are you ready to take your nursing career to new heights? Study a postgraduate nursing degree – at the university with more than 40 years’ experience delivering nursing education.
Charles Sturt University has worked with nursing professionals across Australia to design a range of courses that will build on your skills as a nurse – and empower you to move into advanced nursing, leadership or midwifery roles.
Because you can take your career anywhere with a postgraduate nursing degree. Just ask Maddy Bowers, who has worked in big city hospitals, regional healthcare – and been on TV!
“You have to believe in yourself and ignore thoughts of not being good enough. Set your goals early in your career and do whatever you need to, to achieve them. I kept taking one leap of faith after another, and every step paid off.”
What’s more, you’ll be in demand. The government predicts very strong future growth in opportunities for nurses, nurse managers, nursing educators and nursing researchers.
Your postgraduate nursing degree
We’ll break down each degree for you.
But first…
What do these postgraduate study options bring to the table?
- You can complete your nursing graduate certificate in as little as six to eight months part-time.
- You study 100% online. So you can upskill while you work.
- You’ll get credit for your graduate certificate if you do a master’s later.
- You could also save thousands of dollars on fees.
Say what?
Study and save on fees
That’s right. University just got a little easier – apply now to save on your course fees with a Commonwealth supported place (CSP).* Even better, with a CSP you not only save on the cost of your course, but you can also apply for a HECS-HELP loan to pay for your studies and defer repayment until you earn above a certain amount. So, upskilling has never been more affordable.
Master’s degrees in health
Master of Health Management and Leadership
Created for healthcare professionals, this postgraduate degree will give you the knowledge and skills required for effective management and leadership. Prepare to lead the planning, implementation, monitoring and also the evaluation of the health service industry.
Graduate certificates in nursing
Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Rural and Remote Nursing)
This course is the only one of its kind in New South Wales – and one of only two in Australia. Develop your capacity for safe and effective advanced nursing practice that meets the complex healthcare needs of people living in rural and remote communities.
Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Leadership and Management)
Created for clinicians, leaders and managers at all levels of healthcare. With a focus on practice improvement and transformative leadership, this course will develop the knowledge, skills and also behaviours you need to be a successful nurse leader in the rapidly changing healthcare environment.
Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Aged Care)
This course is designed for nurses working in aged care as clinicians. It’s also ideal for emerging or current leaders working in aged care settings. Advance your assessment skills with a focus on age-related changes and the needs of ageing groups. You’ll also develop your capacity to plan and provide person-centred care that enhances quality of life.
Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Clinical Education)
In this postgraduate nursing degree you’ll focus on the knowledge and skills required for advanced nursing practice. And you’ll also develop your ability to plan, deliver and evaluate clinical education in a range of healthcare settings through a focus on transformative learning principles.
Graduate Diploma of Midwifery
As a registered nurse, you could also decide to take your career into midwifery. Our Graduate Diploma of Midwifery combines theoretical, simulation and also work-integrated learning (previously called workplace learning) over 12 to 18 months of online study – complemented by intensive schools on campus and work placements.
So, ready to upskill with a postgraduate nursing degree?
*Courses marked are those which have CSP places available in 2024.
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