Advanced Health Assessment
The online Advanced Health Assessment subject focuses on the cognitive and technical skills required to accurately perform and interpret advanced nursing assessments on patients and clients.
Why study nursing La Trobe?
Top 100 globally
Our nursing subjects are ranked in the top 100 in the world.
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), 2021, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021: Nursing
Top-rated
Our research in nursing is top-rated nationally and ranks 'well above world standard'.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
Real work settings
Learn in Victoria’s leading hospitals through our on-site clinical schools and work placements.
Find out more about our health placements
Courses
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Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse)
Start dates: 1 February 20221 February 2022
Duration: 2 years full-time2 years full-time
Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
Start dates: 1 February 20221 February 2022
Duration: 2 years full-time2 years full-time
Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-registration)
Popular course
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 70.65Albury-Wodonga: 55.15Bendigo: 56.45Mildura: 56.8Shepparton: 56.05
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 3 years full-time3 years full-time
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
Popular course Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 86.7Bendigo: 86.2
Start dates: Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 4 years full-time
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science
Popular course Double degree ATAR and location:Melbourne: 72.45
Start dates: Semester 1 (February)Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 4 years full-time4 years full-time
Comprehensive Health Assessment of the Older Person
La Trobe University is offering workshops on Comprehensive Health Assessment of the older person for all nurses from all sectors, who provide care to older people.
Data Collection and Analysis in Midwifery Research
This short course is targeted at midwives and maternal and child health nurses and who would like to gain increased understanding of research and evidence.
Doctor of Nursing (Professional Doctorate)
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
Doctor of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
First Nations Perinatal Health
The First Nations Perinatal Health short course is designed for midwives and maternal and child health nurses working with First Nations families during the perinatal period and wanting to provide culturally safe care.
Foundations of Wound Management
This course unveils the complexities of wound care management and steps you through fundamental knowledge and best evidence decision making for health professionals working in a variety of settings including primary care, community care, acute care and specialised wound care services.
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
Location: Online
Start dates: Term 2 (February), 25 April 2022, Term 4 (July), 12 September 2022
Duration: 0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Science
Location: Online
Start dates: Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 0.5 years full-time
Graduate Diploma in Child, Family and Community Nursing
Popular course Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Leadership and Management in Healthcare
Leadership in nursing and midwifery is required everywhere and is not confined to board rooms This subject scrutinises different types of leadership and whether the nomenclature of leadership and management is interchangeable or two different skillsets.
Master of Mental Health
Popular course Location: Online
Start dates: Term 2 (February), 25 April 2022, Term 4 (July), 12 September 2022
Duration: 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Master of Mental Health Nursing
Popular course Location: Online
Start dates: Term 2 (February), 25 April 2022, Term 4 (July), 12 September 2022
Duration: 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Master of Nursing
Popular course Location: Melbourne
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
Popular course Location: Online
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Master of Nursing (Research)
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Master of Nursing Science
Popular course Location: Melbourne Online
Start dates: Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (March), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent1.5 years full-time
Master of Philosophy
Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Mildura Shepparton
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Nurse Immuniser Program
This program is for Registered Nurses who wish to become independent Nurse Immunisers in Victoria.
Nurse Immuniser Update Workshop
La Trobe University's School of Nursing and Midwifery, within the College of Science, Health and Engineering, are pleased to offer the Nurse Immuniser Update workshop. This program is suitable for registered Nurses working in general practice or community health who wish to update their knowledge in the area of immunisation.
Pain Management
This course comprehensively covers the key components of pain management for optimal patient outcomes.
Perioperative Nurse Surgical Assistant (PNSA)
Perioperative Nurse Surgical Assistant B (PNSA) S2
Person-centred Care Through Shared Decision Making
Learn to engage patients in shared decision making to make positive health care decisions together.
Prostate Nursing Care
The Prostate Nursing Care subject is the only specialised program of study in Australia that prepares Registered Nurses to care for men living with prostate cancer and their families.
Re-entry to Practice (RN)
Meet the requirements for Division One registration, allowing re-entry to nursing within the Australian health care context
Urology and Continence
The two urological and continence nursing specialist subjects focus on the pathological mechanisms and therapeutic approaches to bowel and bladder health issues, the psychosocial impact of urological disorders and incontinence and the development of a specialist role in urological and continence nursing practice.
Wound Management Workshop
Develop a patient-centred wound focused plan in this one-day workshop
Career opportunities in nursing
Career pathways
The skills you build when you study nursing prepare you for a range of careers, including:
- Nurse
- Nursing manager
- Aged care practitioner
- Nurse practitioner
- Nursing educator
Future employers
Potential employers of nursing graduates include:
- Austin Health
- The Alfred
- Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Aid organisations
- Nursing agencies
Meet one of our students
After Year 12, I wanted to start my career in nursing because of the opportunities in the long term. Eventually I'd like to specialise in critical and emergency care. Then I'd like to volunteer, maybe in Africa or somewhere where they don't have a reliable health system like we do here.
Om Guragai
Bachelor of Nursing student,
La Trobe University, Albury-Wodonga