Refresher programs for registered midwives
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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
• 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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