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About the course
Develop advanced, specialist nursing knowledge and skills for contemporary practice, with flexible study designed for working nurses. You can tailor your course through a focused area of practice such as acute, emergency, intensive care, primary health care or cancer nursing, and build capability for leadership and clinical advancement. This postgraduate qualification can also provide a pathway into further study, including the Master of Nursing. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.
Career outcome
This course supports registered nurses seeking to progress into specialist clinical practice and emerging leadership responsibilities. Graduates may pursue roles in acute and emergency settings, intensive care, cancer care, gastroenterology, paediatric and adolescent health, and primary health care services. Depending on the chosen specialisation and workplace requirements, outcomes can include advanced practice positions, clinical education and facilitation roles, and pathway progression toward senior clinical or management opportunities in nursing.
Living Costs in Brisbane**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314 |
Average Salary***
