Postgraduate course
Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
Western Sydney University
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About
This program will provide the knowledge and clinical skills to practice mental health nursing skillfully and within ethical and legal boundaries. It encourages critical examination of current issues in mental health within national strategic directions for mental health care. Students gain understandings of how to use the self therapeutically, and the experiences of people who have mental illnesses, disorders and crises.
Opportunities will be provided for students to undertake in-depth study into aspects of mental health and mental illness relevant to their specific area of practice.
Students who successfully complete this program may transfer into the Master of Mental Health Nursing.
Admission criteria
- Registered nurse or midwife currently registered to practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency – Nursing and Midwifery; and
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in any discipline, or a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing; and
- One year of full-time equivalent work experience as a registered nurse or registered midwife within the last five years.
Applicants must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
Fees and charges
^ Call Western Sydney University on 1300 897 669 for further information about tuition fees.
Australian Government financial assistance
Western Sydney University scholarships and financial assistance
Further information
Read the full course details on the Western Sydney University website.
Find out more about postgraduate study at Western.
Contact the Course Information Centre on 1300 897 669 if you have any queries.
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