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Course Overview
The online Graduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics Leadership is the first nursing informatics course focusing on this specialist area. Graduate ready to drive innovation and lead improvements in patient outcomes.
Develop specialised skills to advise on implementing nursing informatics systems and practices. You will learn to assess information systems’ usability and alignment with nursing workflow, patient safety, and information needs.
Who's It For?
This course is designed for AHPRA-registered nurses who hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent and wish to develop specialist skills in nursing informatics leadership. It is suited to nurses seeking to lead digital transformation, drive innovation, and improve patient outcomes within healthcare settings.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Informatics Officer
- Clinical Nurse
- Informatics Coordinator
- Health Informatics Officer
What You'll Learn
- Critically examine the role of leadership in the adoption, implementation and use of nursing informatics.
- Assess the usability of information systems and their alignment with nursing workflow, patient safety and information needs.
- Develop skills in data analytics and examine the adoption of nursing data standards, including interoperability issues.
- Examine issues related to the protection of privacy, confidentiality and security of health information.
- Determine key safety and quality concerns within the nurse practice environment and formulate quality improvement approaches.
- Develop leadership knowledge and skills to achieve better outcomes for patients and create positive working environments.
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration Study Load
8 months, part-time
4 units (7 weeks each)
Delivery
This course is delivered fully online through VU Collaborate, the university's online learning environment. Students can access coursework, resources, assignment details and individual feedback from facilitators without attending on-campus classes.
Students study one unit at a time under the award-winning VU Block Model®, progressing through six blocks per year in seven-week study periods, with a break between blocks. The platform supports chat, virtual seminars, discussion boards and collaborative group tasks.
Entry Requirements
- Completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification, AND current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- OR Applicants without an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree in nursing (or equivalent) who hold current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA and one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) clinical work experience will be considered.
Course Features
- Australia's first postgraduate degree offering a specialisation in nursing informatics leadership.
- Award-winning VU Block Model® — study one unit at a time in seven-week blocks, six blocks per year.
- 1:1 personalised academic support from specialist academics seven days a week, including evenings.
- Dedicated Student Success Advisor for non-academic and motivational support throughout the course.
- Access to chat, virtual seminars and discussion boards for peer collaboration.
- Four layers of student support: unit coordinator office hours, facilitator support, Student Success Advisor, and IT/library/literacy/numeracy/counselling support.
- Seamless transition pathway into the Master of Nursing with credit upon completion.
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About Victoria University Online
Internationally recognised as a leading university, Victoria University (VU) is ranked among the top two per cent of universities worldwide.
At VU Online, we make it easy to fit study around existing commitments including work, family and children. Our programs are delivered through VU Online’s postgraduate Block Model, winner of the LearnX Live! Award 2020 ‘Best Online Learning Model’.
Our postgraduate online Block Model is designed to be flexible, interactive and student-centred. Instead of taking two or three units a semester, you will study one unit at a time, offering you more flexibility than traditional on-campus degrees.
Our online learning platform is a virtual one-stop shop that helps you manage your study commitments 24/7. You will be able to access your coursework, resources, assignment details and individual feedback from facilitators, all in one place.
A genuine online learning community
Interactive, immersive learning – no exams or textbooks to purchase
Delivered by experienced academics and facilitators
1:1 support via phone, email or SMS, seven days a week and in the evenings
