Overview
- Become a specialist in aged care nursing, developing a range of essential skills to successfully support the specific needs of the elderly and provide professional, tailored care.
- Develop and refine your leadership qualities while studying the biological, psychological, and social aspects of aging.
- Understand the foundations of healthy aging. Refine and extend the skills needed to successfully provide care to patients struggling with dementia.
- Broaden your knowledge of end-of-life care and develop the communication and skills required to promote quality of life for patients in palliative care.
Career outcomes
Solidify your career as an aged care nurse with a master’s degree that encompasses hands-on experience and the theoretical skills needed to fully understand the intricacies of the aged-care sector.
As a graduate, you may work as a:
- gerontological nurse practitioner
- geriatric care manager
- clinical nurse specialist in gerontology
- geriatric nurse consultant
- research nurse in gerontology.
What you'll study
Explore the courses you'll study as part of this specialisation.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.
Relevant degrees for this specialisation
Graduate Diploma of Nursing
Advance your career in the nursing field, choosing a specialisation to suit your interests and experience. Learn to collaborate with healthcare professionals for optimal outcomes, enhance your leadership skills, and master strategic decision-making in a healthcare environment. Fit study into your life with part-time and online options while progressing your career.
Master of Nursing
Advance your nursing career by developing your knowledge and skills in a chosen specialisation, such as gerontology, clinical education, leadership, or rural health. Build expertise in data-based research and best practices, gain leadership skills, and benefit from flexible online and part-time course delivery.
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