DISTANCE EDUCATION  - REGISTERED NURSES
The College has developed the majority of these distance education subjects to require approximately 150 hours of study over six months (unless otherwise indicated). This equates with a one-semester subject at university and facilitates credit transfer to a range of programs offered by the College and universities.

Many of the subjects can be taken as electives (at no additional cost) within College graduate certificates offering electives. Subjects may also attract credit within university programs and/or the College's graduate certificate courses.

Application forms are available from the College or download. Send your application with the course fee (or authority to invoice your employer section completed) so that it reaches the College no later than four weeks prior to the course enrolment date. A letter confirming your enrolment will be posted to you on receipt of your application. Course materials will be posted to arrive prior to the course commencement date.

Course assessment
All distance education subjects have a formal assessment component. Assessments are graded against set criteria. Assessments may include essays, learning journals, learning contracts, case studies and research proposals.
To gain a Certificate of completion you must achieve a satisfactory grade in all subject assessments within six months of enrolment unless otherwise indicated.

Credit transfer
Distance education subjects are structured to facilitate credit transfer to universities and to the College's graduate certificate courses. Students are encouraged to negotiate with universities, many of whom give credit to students who have undertaken specific programs of study at the College. Each applicant is expected to seek exemptions individually on the basis of merit; there is no blanket exemption. College staff will be happy to advise on such applications.

The geographical roll
If you elect to be included on a geographical roll, your name, address and contact numbers will be distributed to all students enrolled in your subject.

2. Complete the printed form
3. Return your completed form, with payment or credit card details:

RETURN BY POST TO:
The College of Nursing
Locked Bag 3030, Burwood NSW 1805

OR RETURN BY FAX TO:
(02) 9745 7501

4. For more information:

Telephone (02) 9745 7500
Email sas@nursing.aust.edu.au