Emergency Nursing

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing is tailored for nurses seeking to enhance their expertise and proficiency, enabling them to excel in advanced practice roles within emergency care environments.

This program provides a comprehensive exploration of emergency care principles, emphasising the assessment and management of prevalent emergency cases while delving into critical aspects of patient care in emergency situations. Over the duration of the program, participants will cultivate indispensable competencies for the effective handling and triaging of emergency patients, alongside gaining a profound understanding of fundamental concepts pertinent to acute illnesses, diseases, and traumatic conditions.

This certificate program is designed to empower nurses with the specialised knowledge and practical skills required to excel in the demanding field of emergency nursing. Graduates of this program will emerge well-prepared to meet the unique challenges and responsibilities associated with emergency care, making a significant impact on patient outcomes and the overall quality of care provided in emergency care settings.

Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies*.

*Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer Domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places. Offer subject to change.

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Courses

Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing

Duration: 1 year part-time

Delivery mode:
Online plus placement/intensive

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2GC189 (Commonwealth supported)
2GC689 (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees (2025):
$2,313 (Commonwealth supported)
$12,852 (Full fee paying)

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2GC189 (CSP)

2GC689 (FFP)

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Graduate Diploma in Nursing

Duration: 1 year

Delivery mode:
In person
Online

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Full-time Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2GD133 (Commonwealth supported)
2GD633 (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees (2025):
$4,624 (Commonwealth supported)
$25,704 (Full fee paying)

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2GD133 (CSP)

2GD633 (FFP)

Master of Nursing

Duration: 1.5 or 2 years

Delivery mode:
In person
Online

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Full-time Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2CM319 (1.5 years) (CSP)
2CM619 (1.5 years) (FFP)
2CM318 (2 years) (CSP)
2CM618 (2 years) (FFP)

Annual indicative fees (2025):
$9,095 (Commonwealth supported)
$26,865 (Full fee paying)

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2CM319 (1.5yrs) (CSP)

2CM619 (1.5yrs) (FFP)

Your career

Nurses who undertake postgraduate qualifications are more likely to take on nursing leadership roles and continue to make a positive impact on the development of healthcare services and the nursing profession.

Throughout your study, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of contemporary healthcare practices and become equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to apply these practices effectively in both national and international contexts.

Potential occupations include

case coordinator
clinical nurse specialist
injury management officer
nurse research assistant
registered nurse
rehabilitation consultant.

What you will study

Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing

The Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing consists of 18 units of core topics, including theory-based topics and professional experience placements (PEP) topics. It is designed to provide you with the opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in emergency nursing, and to apply these in a range of healthcare environments.

Graduate Diploma in Nursing

This course is designed to provide nurses with the opportunity to develop advanced knowledge and skills in scholarship, evidence-based practice, and leadership. It is suited to nurses with a solid foundation in clinical practice who want to improve healthcare. This course does not include any placement in a clinical environment. Students who complete the course specialisation will not meet the requirements to qualify for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Masters of Nursing

The Master of Nursing program is specifically tailored for registered nurses in Australia who aspire to enhance their contribution towards the development of healthcare services and the nursing profession. By undertaking this program, they can gain an in-depth understanding of contemporary healthcare practices and develop the skills necessary to apply this knowledge proficiently in both national and international contexts.

Practical experience

A minimum of 24 shifts of professional experience placement (PEP) is required throughout each semester. Certain statutory and other requirements must be met before any student is permitted to attend placement. View more details.

Practical experience requirements

You must make a self-declaration as to your fitness to practise and advise of any pre-existing illness or disability that may impair your ability to practise. You will also be required to undergo a police check before your placements.

Students on placement have both an increased risk of most vaccine -preventable diseases as well as the potential to transmit infections to susceptible patients. Students who are required to complete placements as part of their course must therefore be immunised in accordance with the relevant state or territory immunisation standards and any additional private provider requirements as needed.

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Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing

Graduate Diploma in Nursing

Master of Nursing (1.5 years)

Master of Nursing (2 years)

Entry requirements

Graduate Certificate

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification; hold current Registered Nurse registration.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to meet clinical requirements of this course by completing this Clinical Support form.

Graduate Diploma

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification; hold current Registered Nurse registration.

Masters (2 year)

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in Nursing; hold current Registered Nurse registration and have one year (Full-time equivalent) work experience as a Registered Nurse, within the last five years.

Masters (1.5 year)

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification; hold current Registered Nurse registration and have two years (Full-time equivalent) work experience as a Registered Nurse, within the last five years.