Western Health in partnership with respected Victorian Universities, offers postgraduate programs for nurses interested in developing their knowledge and skills in specialty nursing practice.
The program will include:
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Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Nursing
(Adult Acute Care) with specialties in Cardiac Care,
Critical Care, Emergency, Perioperative - Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery
- Master of Nursing (any speciality)
Benefits
- A combination of employment and study
- Increased opportunities to integrate theoretical knowledge into clinical practice by being employed in the specialty area being studied
- Academic pathways for higher degree studies
- Financial recognition ie: Higher qualification allowance for nurses who complete relevant postgraduate qualifications
- All courses: Full fee paying by student
Recognition
Recognition of prior learning is possible for nurses who have completed post registration studies in some clinical specialties. These nurses may be eligible for credit of up to 50 percent of the program.
Scholarship Applications
Applications close 1 March and 1 June each year. Scholarships are only available to Western Health Staff.
- 25% funds on 50% completion of studies
- 50% funds on 100% completion of studies
- Remaining 50% of funds 12 months post completion of study