Graduate Diploma of Clinical Nursing

What you will study

The Graduate Diploma of Clinical Nursing requires the completion of the following courses equivalent to 200 units of credit. Unless otherwise indicated, each course is valued at 25 units of credit.

Compulsory courses

Complete the following courses:

• Professional Development In Clinical Practice A
• Professional Development In Clinical Practice B
• Clinical Practice A
• Clinical Practice B
• Reflective Practice A
• Reflective Practice B
• Management
• Ethical Issues in Professional Life

Entry requirements

The following entry requirements apply to this program:

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or provisional registration, whichever is applicable at the time of commencement.
• Nursing or other appropriate degree or the equivalent.
• Minimum of one year relevant post-registration nursing experience.
• Candidates must be employed with a participating health service provider and have their hospital's support to undertake the program.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Advanced Standing is a way the university recognises the studies you've already completed. Instead of repeating subjects, you get credit for them, saving you time and money. You might be eligible for this credit if you've completed studies at any university (even here at Notre Dame), including single subjects. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Clinical Nursing, graduates will be able to:

• Implement advanced practice knowledge, skills and competencies that enhance their capacity to work safely and effectively in a dynamic and challenging healthcare environment in the hospital and community.
• Communicate with influence and negotiate persuasively to achieve optimum outcomes for healthcare consumers from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Model professional behaviours to colleagues and students that provide clients with culturally appropriate and social care within a medico-legal framework.
• Cultivate productive working relationships by facilitating inclusiveness and valuing diversity within the healthcare team.
• Actively contribute to the professional development of a range of members within the healthcare team.
• Establish a mechanism for lifelong learning by reflecting on practice to apply and build professional expertise.
• Steer and implement change by conducting national and international research retrieval and enquiry, incorporating philosophical, technical and social justice perspectives on healthcare.

Career outcomes

The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Nursing will allow qualified nurses to become clinical leaders in their chosen fields. Careers include nurse educators, nurse managers, nurse practitioners, researchers and research managers.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated total fee in 2025: $24,575 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The estimated total fee is calculated based on a full-time study load of 200 units of credit.

A student’s annual fee may vary depending on:

• The number of courses studied.
• Choice of programs.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.