Student Information

Why Study at The College of Nursing?

• The College of Nursing is the largest, longest established(since 1949) and most innovative provider of quality clinical specialty development and post-graduate nursing education in Australia.
• Courses are continually reviewed, in consultation with experts in the field, to ensure clinical and professional relevance.
• Staff with expertise in a wide range of specialty areas facilitate your learning.
• There is choice and flexibility in learning activities to meet individual learning needs.
• Courses are designed to facilitate recognition of prior learning and credit transfer.
• Unlike fees paid under HECS, The College of Nursing's course fees are tax deductible.
• Some courses are free to NSW Health Department employees.
• Each course is reviewed by appropriate professional bodies which helps to ensure their recognition by educational and service providers.
• Many courses are offered in the distance education mode, allowing you to study at home in your own time.

Click here for available courses and Click here for current handbooks.

The College requires its students to have access to a computer and the internet, and provides a range of computer and internet access options, including a computer lab, informal learning spaces and meeting rooms.

It is possible that many of the College’s IT services will function on a computer with a lower configuration. The College will attempt to assist students wherever necessary but cannot guarantee success with computers with less than the following minimum specifications:

The College suggests that while a notebook style computer can meet all the above requirements, the smaller versions do have some limitations as a day to day computer and as such, all devices should have at least a 10' screen.

It is possible that students will also require access to various software programs to interact with some of the College’s courses. The College advises that students have the latest versions of: Java, Adobe Reader, Flash player, and QuickTime.

Student Learning Resources

The College subject and course information books are an essential guide for students. They provide information and guidelines on studying with the College and include assessments, policies and procedures, administrative forms and guidelines for learning.

On CNnect, you will find the Student Management Policy, course and subject information, resources, discussion forums, links to websites, and study and assessment timetables relevant to your course.

The Student Management Policy includes information on payment of fees and refunds.

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