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Thinking about postgraduate study and weighing up your options? Think about an Australian College of Nursing (ACN) Graduate Certificate.

As a valued listener of The Swab with Georgie Carroll… start your journey with ACN and receive a discount on our Nursing Graduate Certificates when you use the promotional voucher code SWAB for a 10% discount before 20 December 2022.*

Pursue your passion, become an expert practitioner in your clinical specialty and increase your earning potential by enrolling in one of ACN’s online graduate certificates.

*Disclaimer: The discount code is SWAB and you get 10% off any ACN graduate certificates courses or single units of study. Please note this discount can not be applied to already discounted prices e.g. For ACN members or discounted (bulk) third-party purchases.

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Why study for a graduate certificate with ACN?

  • ACN is the largest education provider of Graduate Certificates for nurses in Australia
  • Our Nursing Graduate Certificates are written by specialist nurses for nurses
  • Our Nursing Graduate Certificate Courses are available online, allowing you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime
  • Choose from one of 20 nursing specialties, including acute care nursing, cancer nursing and neonatal care
  • Specialise in a niche of your existing nursing career or pivot to a different career
  • Progress in your workplace or profession
  • Sharpen and shine your existing skills

ACN courses prepare nurses for a rewarding career in the health and community services sector. Designed to meet contemporary industry needs, the courses provide the knowledge, skills and attitudes directly suited to working in specialist areas of health care.

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ACN Graduate Certificates

Develop your nursing skills and prepare for leadership roles within specialised nursing fields. Learn more about the specialised Graduate Certificates ACN offer.

Students can also sign up for a single unit of study from our Graduate Certificate courses. This is useful for people who wish to develop in-depth knowledge in a specific speciality area or want to sample a Graduate Certificate unit of study before enrolling in a full course.

Studying the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing will provide you with the principles required to meet the diverse needs of individuals admitted to the acute care setting.

The Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Nursing studies the complex needs of the older person being cared for within diverse aged care environments. This course aims to strengthen and develop your knowledge, skills, and attitudes about caring for older persons.

Through critical analysis and reflection, you will be given the opportunity to evaluate their clinical and educational requirements to promote professional development for Specialist Breast Cancer Nursing care and lifelong learning. The course also supports development in clinical leadership roles such as clinical nurse specialists, clinical nurse consultants, or breast cancer nurse coordinators.

Studying for the Graduate certificate in cancer nursing provides you with the knowledge and skills required to coordinate and provide culturally safe, evidence-based cancer care. The course responds to industry requirements for flexible multifaceted practitioners capable of practicing in various cancer care environments and in specialist cancer nursing roles.

The Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health Nursing aims to provide students with a sound understanding of child and family health nursing practice within a legal, moral, and ethical framework that reflects current models of care, government policy, and practice initiatives.

The Graduate Certificate in Community and Primary Health Care Nursing is designed for nurses working in a variety of community, primary health, and general practice settings. The course will enhance your knowledge and skills in prevention, early intervention, and management of a range of often complex illnesses.

The course will provide you with advanced knowledge of all aspects of cosmetic nursing, as well as an appreciation of the psychological and emotional needs of their clients, enabling them to provide evidence-based, holistic nursing care that reflects current best practice.

The Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing enables you to develop specialist knowledge and skills required of a nurse in a variety of critical care areas, including coronary care, emergency departments, and intensive care. This course fosters both academic and clinical competence enabling you to integrate theory into practice and further develop clinical decision-making skills.

The course is designed to meet the educational needs of clinicians who are working or would like to work in the diverse environments offering dermatological procedures. The course aims to provide you with advanced knowledge of all aspects of dermatological nursing within a legal and ethical framework that reflects current best practice.

Studying the Graduate Certificate in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Nursing will provide you with the nursing knowledge required for advanced practice in the Diagnostic and Interventional radiology setting. You will explore nursing’s professional, legal, and ethical aspects and examine the provision and coordination of evidence-based, collaborative care required to meet the diverse needs of persons in the medical imaging environment.

Studying the Graduate Certificate in Digital Health aims to provide you with knowledge and understanding of all aspects of digital health within a professional legal, moral and ethical framework that reflects current best practices. You are provided with the opportunity to reflect on and critique their experiences considering current literature and research. The course aims to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes relevant to clinical leadership.

The aim of this course is to encourage professional and ethical understanding of evidence-based clinical practice development in alcohol and other drugs nursing. It will provide you with an understanding of substance use issues from both an individual and public health perspective.

Capable clinical leaders and managers are pivotal to the health care system as they are required to manage human and financial resources to provide quality patient care. The Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management is designed for registered nurses and midwives aspiring to management positions, as well as for those already holding such positions who wish to enhance their professional practice through formal study.

The aim of this course is to improve neonatal clinical practice by enhancing the professional and ethical understanding, knowledge and skill of neonatal nurses and midwives, so that they are better able to provide evidence-based care and optimise the health, growth, and developmental outcomes of neonates and their families. The course is founded on the principles of cultural safety, and developmentally supportive, family-centred care.

This course has been developed by specialist nurses, industry experts, and clinical stakeholders to facilitate a smooth transition into contemporary nursing practice. It is a comprehensive, contemporary, and clinically relevant Graduate Certificate in Nursing.

The Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedic Nursing is designed for registered nurses working in a variety of orthopaedic environments. This course aims to cultivate excellence in the delivery of nursing care through the exploration and integration of theoretical knowledge, evidence-based practice, and clinical nursing.

The course aims to cultivate excellence in the provision of nursing care to sick infants, children and young adults, within a family-focussed framework. Through the exploration and integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical nursing, you are prepared for practice as specialist paediatric nurses within multidisciplinary health care teams.

The Graduate Certificate in Palliative Care is designed for registered nurses who are looking to extend their palliative care capabilities to become future palliative care experts in their field. The course aims to prepare you for advanced practice as a registered nurse with skills in palliative care clinical performance capabilities, critical decision-making, and leadership skills.

The course is designed to meet the educational needs of clinicians working in the diverse perioperative environment. You can choose from a range of elective units to investigate topics including pain across the lifespan, infection prevention and control and applied clinical physiology.

The stomal therapy role is highly specialised and multifaceted encompassing the acute care environment, outpatient setting and the community. The Graduate Certificate in Stomal Therapy Nursing provides the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and attributes of a specialist nurse in wound, ostomy and continence management.

Start now and study online today

As a valued listener of The Swab with Georgie Carroll… start your journey with ACN and receive a discount on our Nursing Graduate Certificates when you use the promotional voucher code SWAB for a 10% discount before 20 December 2022.*

*Disclaimer: The discount code is SWAB and you get 10% off any ACN graduate certificates courses or single units of study. Please note this discount can not be applied to already discounted prices e.g. For ACN members or discounted (bulk) third-party purchases.

Use promotional voucher code SWAB to save 10%