If you are a diploma-qualified nurse and would like to boost your qualifications, this degree is for you. ACU graduate nurses are held in high regard for their clinical skills, quick thinking, and compassion. We’re connected to an extensive range of hospitals and health care partners, so you will get the best opportunities for industry placements and future employment.

Professional experience

You will be required to complete at least 720 hours of professional experience.

Work placement

Students will undertake clinical placements as part of a variety of clinical units throughout the course in maternity hospitals and community facilities. As part of your course, you will be placed in a range of organisations to integrate the theory you learn with practical workplace experiences (placements).

 

Professional recognition

Eligible graduates can apply for registration as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). Please refer to the Registration Standards for Nursing and Midwifery on the Ahpra website .

Careers

Our graduates have pursued careers in:

• public hospitals
• private hospitals
• disability services 
• rehabilitation services
• specialist centres
• community health
• residential aged care facilities
• hospital emergency departments
• local and state government health departments
• not-for-profit organisations
• mental health services
• rural health services