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  Overseas Qualified Nurses and Midwives
 
     
 

REGISTERED NURSE REFRESHER COURSES

The College of Nursing offers refresher/re-entry programs designed to meet the needs of registered nurses who wish to update their nursing knowledge and clinical skills.

For information on Assessment of Competence programs for previously registered nurses referred by the Nurses and Midwives Board, NSW. Please contact the college on 02 9745 7500.

Refresher programs for registered midwives

No courses currently scheduled.

Refresher programs for registered nurses

The goal of the program is to orientate participants to contemporary nursing practice in Australia, building upon their previous knowledge, skills and experience to prepare them to demonstrate safe practice at the entry to practice level according to the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) competency standards for the registered nurse.

The program consists of:

  • Pre-reading (estimated 40 hours), and
  • On campus attendance (160-200 hours).

On-campus component includes lectures, group activities and simulated clinical sessions. Participants will undertake the following assessments:

  • Theoretical examination
  • Drug calculations
  • Nursing report writing
  • Nursing handover
  • Administration of intravenous medications
  • Wound management.

An extended pathway is available.

Program fee: $3,000.00

The cost for the program consists of a $300.00 non-refundable application fee and $2700.00 which is to be paid at least 1 month prior to the program commencement.

Information on scholarships and nurses returning to practice is available from the sources below:

Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing

Website or 1300 733 314
• Scholarships may be available, contact 1800 11 72 62 or 1800 11 22 40

NSW Health Department

• Re-connect hotline: 1800 330 933
Program dates

Program 230

On-campus: 1 to 26 February 2010

Extended route

1 February to 5 March 2010

Program 231 

On-campus: 23 April to 21 May 2010

Extended route

23 April to 28 May 2010

Program 232 

On-campus: 19 July to 13 August 2010

Extended route

19 July to 20 August 2010

Program 233 

On-campus: 24 September to 22 October 2010

Extended route

24 September to 29 October 2010

2010 Program Information for refresher/re-entry registered nurses

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How to Apply

1. Download PDF file of application form.
2. Complete the printed form
3. Return your completed form, with payment or credit card details to The College of Nursing:

POST TO:
Locked Bag 3030, Burwood NSW 1805

OR FAX TO:
(02) 9745 7501

4. For more information:
         Telephone (02) 9745 7500
         Email sas@nursing.edu.au

 
 
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