Graduate Diploma of Advanced Nursing (Online)

About the course

Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Advanced Nursing is an online postgraduate course for registered nurses seeking to build advanced practice knowledge and strengthen leadership capability. You will develop professional judgement through core study in ethics, policy and care frameworks, then tailor learning via electives aligned to your interests. The flexible format supports working clinicians and prepares you to lead evidence-based improvements in nursing care in a Graduate Diploma-level nursing qualification.

Career outcome

Graduates can progress into senior clinical and professional roles where advanced nursing judgement, mentoring and leadership are required. The course supports career development across practice leadership, clinical education, team supervision and quality improvement, with skills applicable to diverse healthcare settings. It can also help prepare nurses to contribute to policy-informed care, service improvement initiatives and research-informed practice as a Graduate Diploma-level nursing credential.

Average Salary***

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