Postgraduate Guide Fremantle 2021

Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Nursing (Registered Nurse Re-entry & Bridging Program) Have you taken time out from nursing and would now like to resume your career? If so, you’ve come to the right place. The Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Nursing (Registered Nurse Re-entry & Bridging Program) is designed to help you make the transition back into practice as a Registered Nurse. You must therefore hold, or have previously held, registration as a nurse in Australia. The program uses a combination of online study and face-to-face teaching. Program code: 4151 Commencement: January, May, October Duration: 12 weeks Practical component: 2-6 weeks Study mode: Fremantle Campus (Blended learning) Why study this program? Returning to nursing after a break can be a daunting prospect. Fortunately, this program has been specially formulated to meet your needs if you were a former Registered Nurse who would like to resume your career in the nursing profession. Accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, this intensive program contains between 10-15 contact hours per week. As well as bringing you up to speed with the latest in health research, health policy and practice, our Graduate Certificate program is also designed to develop skills in critical thinking, clinical reasoning and reflection. You are assessed based on a combination of tutorial presentations, case studies, written assignments, projects and journals. The program includes a component of practical experience so that you can return to the workforce with confidence and all the necessary nursing skills. Program summary • Transitions to Professional Practice • Contemporary Nursing Skills • Professional Practice (First Rotation) • Professional Practice (Second Rotation) Entry requirements Starting dates for the Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Nursing (Registered Nurse Re-entry & Bridging Program) are as follows: • 5 October 2020 • 10 January 2021 • 25 May 2021 Additional requirements for entry into this program include: • Eligibility for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Nursing (Registered Nurse Re-entry & Bridging Program) will be determined by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and a letter of recommendation will be issued by AHPRA • Applicants who are current RN’s (Registered Nurses) wishing to do a refresher program and upskill in the areas of acute care and mental health may wish to apply for this program 82 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE NURSING & MIDWIFERY