Overview
Areas to be covered in the Re-Entry to practice (RN) program at La Trobe University include the Australian health care system, clinical reasoning, communication in health care, law and ethics in Australian health care, risk management including infection control, mental health issues, medication management, caring for vulnerable groups and community nursing.
Assessment
A variety of assessment strategies are used throughout the program, to allow participants different ways of demonstrating their learning.
- Individual written assignment
- Online multiple choice questionnaire
- Foundational (weeks 1 and 2)
- Consolidation (weeks 3 and 4)
Programme Structure
You’ll learn:- To reflect on nursing knowledge and skills and apply them to nursing in the Australian context
- How to apply critical thinking frameworks and problem-solving skills to nursing practice
- To implement the principles of evidence-based practice in the provision and evaluation of person centred nursing care
- How to demonstrate the interpersonal and communication skills to be active participants in interdisciplinary practice
- To demonstrate autonomy and responsibility to function as a registered nurse in accordance with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board standards and codes of conduct for a Registered Nurse.
- To justify the relevance of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board standards and codes of conduct for registered nurses.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 5 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Bendigo, Australia
Disciplines
Nursing View 10 other Short Courses in Nursing in AustraliaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS Provider Code Number 00115M
- Students must hold general or provisional registration with AHPRA before commencing, and for the duration of, the Re-Entry to Practice (RN) course. A letter from AHPRA confirming eligibility for the Re-Entry to Practice (RN) course is required before enrolment can be finalised.
- Please be aware some agencies may require an NDIS clearance check. This could incur a fee dependent on state.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents8250 AUD / full≈ 8250 AUD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents8250 AUD / full≈ 8250 AUD / full