Graduate Certificate in Nursing (General Practice)
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing (General Practice) is a collaborative joint venture of the University of the Sunshine Coast and the Australian General Practice Network (AGPN). The Graduate Certificate is designed specifically for Practice Nurses to develop knowledge and skills to assist them to practice competently within the challenging and constantly evolving general practice environment.
In the first phase of the program students complete three courses (36 units) that emphasise practice within the general practice environment and that are delivered via on-line distance education by USC adjunct staff. The second phase, the elective course, is delivered via on-line distance education by the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Australian General Practice Network and the University of the Sunshine Coast invite registered nurses to enrol in Course 1 in Semester 1, 2010.
An outstanding feature of the Graduate Certificate in Nursing (General Practice) is that it provides a supportive learning environment, particularly for those who have not studied at the tertiary level before.
Course Fees
To support practice nurses to access graduate studies, this program is offered through the AGPN at $650.00 per course, per semester for the first three courses. The elective course delivered online through the University of the Sunshine Coast will cost approximately $1,600.
Practice nurses can apply through the Australian Government nursing scholarship scheme to assist with the cost of the elective course.
Enrolment
To enroll in the Graduate Certificate in Nursing (General Practice) complete the enrolment form and return to Toni Rice, National Coordinator Graduate Certificate Program, AGPN. (details on enrolment form)
To enroll in the Graduate Certificate in Nursing (General Practice) you must be employed as a practice nurse.
Key dates
19 November 2009 Enrolments open
15 January 2010 Enrolments close
1 February 2010 Course content CD distributed
22 February 2010 Semester 1 commences
To download an enrolment form please click HERE