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Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing (Acute care Nursing)

Master of Nursing Online

  • AQF Level

    09

  • Course Duration

    26 Weeks

  • Course Fee

    AUD $32,000

  • 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

Do you currently have a registered nurse position in Australia?

Consider leading a team or implementing a nursing practice change. The Australian healthcare system requires a significant number of nurses, who are in high demand due to their extensive range of practice and medical treatment approaches.

This degree will prepare you for a variety of industrial and Australian healthcare-related roles. Health care facilities and community health clinics are among the possible locations for this type of employment in Australia.

The course integrates theoretical and practical knowledge in a way that enables students to continue working while pursuing their education. As a result, you will be better ready to handle the complete charge of the nursing profession as it rapidly transforms in an ever-changing healthcare environment.

In order to complete this degree in a flexible manner, nurses have the opportunity to study part-time over a period of four years.

The Master of Nursing program at IHM will not directly lead to AHPRA registration.

Key features


Registered nurses have the opportunity to get a master’s degree in nursing on a part-time basis over the course of four years. If they do so, they will be eligible for a tuition fee refund through qualification allowance as well as a tax refund for educational expenditures.



Key features of the course include:

  • study entirely online
  • gain academic support
  • beginning in the second year, receive a qualifying allowance equal to around 4% of annual wages to help offset tuition costs
  • file a tax return and claim a deduction for educational costs
  • You must continue to receive an MN qualifying allowance (5% of wages approximately). decrease one shift each week and maintain your current income level before you have completed your master’s degree.
  • to obtain a global qualification in nursing

Course Aims

IHM’s acute care speciality course is designed at a postgraduate level which will lead to Master of Nursing. Students can continue their studies into Master of Nursing online or on campus. The course aims to transform student’s patient care into an international standard by sharpening the theoretical foundations of nursing science, together with clinical knowledge and skills.

Where will this take me?

IHM’s Master of Nursing helps you sharpen your skills in professional communication, listening, critical thinking, and technology. With this degree in hand, you’ll be able to take advantage of more professional and leadership opportunities, including:

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Staff development Nurse
  • Clinical Nurse
  • Nurse Educator
  • Associate Nurse Unit Manager

What will I study?

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Nursing course 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 and must have English Language Proficiency as evidenced by:
    • An IELTS level of at least 6.5 with no bands less than 6, or equivalent scores in OET/PTE/other recognised English examination; or
    • Direct entry through a pass in English for Academic Purpose (EAP) course with a minimum score of 70%

English Language Proficiency Entry Requirements has to be met by the student

English Language Proficiency Entry Requirements

Course Units

Graduates complete 9 core units, 2 compulsory units, and 1 elective unit within the first three semesters.

In the first semester, one of the two following electives must be taken: N9003 Professional Reflection in Nursing or N9004 Professional Experience Placement.

In the final semester there’s an option to select either 3 theoretical units or 1 nursing project.

Compulsory Units

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points
Core Units

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points
N9001 Professional Issues and Policies in Nursing
N9002 Assessment of Complex Health Conditions
N9005 Patient Safety and Risk Management
N9006 Research in Nursing
N9007 Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing
N9008 Clinical Leadership and Management in Nursing
N9009 Research for Practice
N9010 Evolution and Innovation in Nursing
Electives for the First Semester

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points
N9004 Professional Experience Placement
(This unit is available only for Australian registered nurses)
Electives for the Final Semester
Option 1:

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points
Option 2:

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points
Course Learning Outcomes(CLOs):
  • CLO 1.Synthesise knowledge of the Australian healthcare system to critically analyse the impact of socio- political issues and health policies on the scope of nursing practice.
  • CLO 2.Synthesise nursing and pathophysiological knowledge applying clinical reasoning when conducting nursing assessments in the treatment and management of complex health conditions of patients.
  • CLO 3.Appraise evidence-based nursing research and knowledge to inform critical clinical decision-making when providing quality and safe nursing practice.
  • CLO 4.Critically analyse processes of risk management to consistently ensure patients physical and cultural safety, demonstrating autonomy, expert professional judgement, accountability, responsibility and leadership skills, when providing optimal nursing care.
  • CLO 5.Facilitate the empowerment of self and others, through positive and effective communication.
  • CLO 6.Critically analyse legal, ethical, social, cultural and political dynamics impacting on person-centred nursing practice in a healthcare environment.
  • CLO 7.Synthesise knowledge gained from critical reflection on nursing theories and contemporary health issues to engage in debates that contribute to innovation and future direction of person-centred care.
  • CLO 8.Critically evaluate research methodologies and designs and their application to generate nursing knowledge.

Fees and Charges

International fee-paying : Online
Annual Fee : AUD $16,000
Total Tuition Fee : AUD $32,000
Administration* (Non-Tuition) Fee :

**Only applicable to international students.

 **AUD $250 (Non Refundable)

Fees are subject to change annually.

Payment plans for the Master of Nursing – Online course are available.

Course fee $8000/ semester

Pathways

Graduate Diploma in Nursing to Master of Nursing Online – Course fees – $12,500

Semester 1

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points
Semester 2

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points
Semester 3

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points
Optional Unit in Semester 3

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points
Full credit points and optional units

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points
N9004 Professional Experience Placement
(This unit is available only for Australian registered nurses)

Graduate Certificate in Nursing to Master of Nursing Online – Course fees – $16,875

Semester 1

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points
Semester 2

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points
Semester 3

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points
Optional Unit in Semester 3

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points
Semester 4

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points
Full credit points and optional units

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points
N9004 Professional Experience Placement
(This unit is available only for Australian registered nurses)

EPIQRN/IRON to Master of Nursing Online – Course fees – $16,875

Semester 1

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points
Semester 2

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points
Semester 3

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points
Optional Unit in Semester 3

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points
Semester 4

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points
Full credit points and optional units

Unit Code

Unit Name

Credit Points
N9004 Professional Experience Placement
(This unit is available only for Australian registered nurses)

IHM Online Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing – Acute care 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) in the Acute care Nursing 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:

Frequently Asked Questions

The course can be taken online for two years or part-time for four years.

The Master of Nursing program at IHM is not an ANMAC-approved program of study, hence completing it does not lead to direct registration.

No, the Master of Nursing course at the Institute of Health and Management (IHM) is exclusively offered to registered nurses having a bachelor’s degree in nursing or an equivalent qualification.

Australia’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency has accredited the course (TEQSA).

Australian higher education institutions are regulated by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).

Yes, the course includes 12 units to study with 128 credit points.

  • Registered nurses in Australia can join the course without submitting an English test result.
  • An IELTS level of at least 6.5 with no bands less than 6, or equivalent scores in OET/PTE/other recognised English examination; or
  • English Requirement:
    • IELTS: Overall 6.5 and no band less than 6.0
    • PTE: Overall 56 and no band less than 46
    • OET: B for each test component

International nurses who lack a valid English test result have the option of taking IHM’s approved online English test and enrolling in the course if they achieve a passing score.

There are three intakes of this course per year, in the month of March, July, and November.

The student who has completed Graduate Certificate in Nursing credit for one full unit and for two units to complete only the final assessments.Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing course from IHM college gets credits for 3 full units.

Yes, the student will get credits based on their previous Graduate Certificate in Nursing/Graduate Diploma of Nursing course completion from another provider towards IHM’s Master of Nursing.

The student who has completed Graduate Diploma in Nursing course from IHM college needs to study only 5 full units and 4 partial units (for which they just need to submit the final assessments) & 3 units full credits towards the masters.

No, the students studying online Master of Nursing will not be eligible to get a Temporary Residents Visa of Australia on completion of the course.

  • Master of Nursing is the best way to upskill the qualification for the AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) registered nurses.
  • Opportunities to work in a health care sector in a senior position role with an excellent salary hike.
  • The most affordable fees structure ever in Australia because the postgraduate study is so expensive, students typically must wait for sponsorship from hospitals and IHM made it quite simple for students to pay for it by lowering the tuition fees to $8000 per semester. Only the first year of tuition fees or the first semester of the Master of nursing course are required to contribute, the remaining semester’s expenses will be covered by additional postgraduate qualification allowances as well as tax returns in Aus.
  • You have the option to study GCAN (Specialization) course, and you can opt for any of the specializations mentioned below and continue to MON second semester.
  • Specializations offered in the GCAN:
    • Critical Care nursing
    • Mental Health nursing
    • Neonatal Nursing
    • Emergency Nursing
    • Acute care Nursing
    • Paediatric Nursing
    • Renal Nursing
    • Gerontology Nursing
    • Palliative Nursing
    • Orthopaedic Nursing
    • Perioperative Nursing
    • Diabetes Nursing

All the sessions in online classes are recorded to make sure that none of our students would miss any class.

24*7 Student support service is available.

The course is taught in a tri-semester format from March until June, from July until October, and from November until February. If you have other responsibilities, you are free to defer any semester and start back up with your studies whenever you feel ready.

You have the option to continue your education even if you are traveling abroad since the curriculum is delivered entirely online.

Part time study – Four years – One day – 5 hours / week

Full time study – Two years – Three days – 15 hours/week.