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Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing (Renal Nursing)

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing (Renal Nursing)

  • AQF Level

    08

  • Course Duration

    26 Weeks

  • Course Fee

    AUD $8,000

  • Payment Option

    Easy payment options

  • Mode of Delivery

    Online
Accreditation : TEQSA CRICOS Course Code : 107773K

* Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.

Why IHM Online ?

  • Competency based training underpinned by adult learning principles
  • Personalised attention to individual student
  • Access to 24*7 Online Library
  • Experienced educators with industry
  • Easy Payment Options
  • Networking Opportunities with peak bodies and industries
  • Dedicated Student Support Team
  • Work Integrated Learning (WIL) – learn as you practise

Course Overview

Renal nursing is a specialised area of nursing practice that treats patients with kidney disease and educates both patients and families about treatment protocols. Renal nurses assume a wide range of responsibilities from clinical care to administration.

This course provides a systematic introduction to the concepts of Renal Nursing via the acquisition of the information and skills necessary to work as a person-centered care Renal nurse in a life span healthcare context.

Students will examine the critical necessity of a person-centered approach to meeting the needs of people and families in acute, chronic, rehabilitative, and nursing home settings, and examine nursing care for individuals from diverse cultural groups, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who need appropriate care.

A fundamental aspect of this course is the focus on a person-centred approach to Renal Nursing, which will ensure the treatment of persons with Renal diseases in acute, chronic, aged care, disability, and rehabilitation healthcare settings.

Students will participate in simulated case studies and examinations are used to help students understand the specialised information, clinical reasoning, and abilities necessary in this field of nursing. Students are expected to develop confidence in their ability to use the evidence-based specialised knowledge and skills acquired in a life span healthcare context.

Students will learn how to:

  • Conduct a critical examination of the concepts and scope of Renal Nursing practise in a variety of healthcare settings
  • Determine the origins, risk factors, pathophysiology, symptoms, consequences, interprofessional care, and nursing care for clients with renal disease
  • Investigate and implement an evidence-based and person-centered care strategy to nursing evaluations and innovations involving renal illnesses and conditions; transplantation and dialysis management disorders and conditions

The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing also serves as a gateway for students wanting to pursue a Master of Nursing degree in Australia, either on-campus or online.

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Course Aims

The course is designed to elevate students’ patient care to an international level by sharpening their theoretical foundations in nursing science as well as their practical knowledge and abilities. Students may continue their education by enrolling in a Master of Nursing programme online or on campus.

Where will this take me?

What will I study?

Successful completion of this course requires you to complete the following units:

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points

Course Module

Three units constitute the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing course.

01 Core unit

02 Specialisation units

Fees and Charges


Tuition Fee : AUD $8,000

IHM Online Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing – Renal nursing specialisation an applicant is required to:

Have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree or an equivalent qualification

Be an AHPRA registered nurse; or

Be a registered nurse with the Nurses’ Board/Council from the country of origin or place of residence

Registered Nurses having a three-year Diploma Of Nursing qualification and at least three years of experience as a registered nurse are eligible to enrol in this course

English Language proficiency requirement for International Students:
  • Nurses currently registered and working in English Speaking Countries do not need this requirement. The recognised countries are: Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland and South Africa, or
  • Direct entry through a pass in English for Academic Purpose (EAP) course with the minimum score of 70%
  • Applicants must have concurrent employment (or access) to Renal nursing settings and one- year of full‐time post‐registration clinical experience

How to Apply

You can apply online using the “Apply Now” link.

Step 1
Application: Submit your online application by clicking “Apply Now” and pay your tuition fees.
Step 2
Interview:If you meet IHM’s eligibility criteria you’ll be contacted for an interview with an admissions consultant
Step 3
Offer Letter:If you’re successful with the interview you’ll be offered a place for the course
Step 4
Enrolment Fee:Once you sign the acceptance offer, an invoice will be issued for the course. You may be eligible for government funding, so please call our team to know more
Step 5
Confirmation of Admission:Once you’ve paid the enrollment fee, we’ll send a confirmation of admission to you

* Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders’ students are encouraged to apply.

FAQ’s

Any other questions in your mind – let us give you some more clarity with the following FAQs:

Among the other requirements there are a few prerequisites you must fulfil in order to enrol, the general requirements are:
  • You must be at least 18 years old
  • You must be a citizen of Australia. As an alternative, you need a permanent humanitarian visa or a certain type of temporary visa with study privileges
  • To compare your language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills to the benchmark levels of the Australian Core Skills Framework, you must also take an online test (ACSF)
  • Regarding the English language standards as from time to time set forth by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, you will be required to provide a declaration

Yes, definitely required.
A PTE score of 65 or an OET score of B, or an overall IELTS score of 7 bands with no component scores lower than 6.5 bands. You must have at least one year of recent, either paid or unpaid, experience as required by the respective institution or by the university.