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Graduate Certificate in

Advanced Nursing

Upgrade Your Nursing Career in Australia -
Fast-Track AHPRA Registration with GCAN

For BSc and GNM Nurses | Get AQF Level 8 | Become a Registered Nurse in Australia

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Key Highlights

Designed for B.Sc. and GNM Nurses
Achieve AQF Level 8 Qualification
Pathway to AHPRA Registration
100% Online and Flexible Learning
Boost Employability as a Registered Nurse in Australia
Fee Help Available for Eligible Students
Become a Specialised Nurse in Your Area of Interest
24*7 student support service

Why Choose GCAN at IHM?

The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing (GCAN) from IHM is tailored to help internationally qualified nurses meet the AQF Level 8 standard - opening doors to AHPRA registration and nursing careers in Australia. With a choice of 12 specialisations to become a nurse in your area of interest.

Whether you are a GNM (Diploma) or B.Sc. Nurse, this course gives you the academic edge to meet eligibility faster and more efficiently.

Who is this course for?

B.Sc. Nurses

All B.Sc. Nurses already hold an AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework) Level 7 qualification.
With GCAN, move to AQF Level 8 and gain a competitive edge.
Boost your career with specialised skills and global recognition.
Develop the skills to step into higher roles.

GNM Nurses (Diploma)

All GNM Nurses already hold an AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework) Level 6 qualification
GCAN upgrades you directly to AQF Level 8.
Making you eligible for starting the AHPRA process.
A clear alternative to long and expensive bridging programs.

Course Outcomes & Benefits

What you’ll achieve with GCAN

Specialised Nurse (Clinical Nursing Specialist , Nursing Unit Manager, TL Position)

Pathway to becoming a Registered Nurse in Australia

Learn from Industry Experts & Mentors

Post Graduate Registered Nurses are eligible for Post graduation weekly allowance for some states in Australia.

Flexible Study Mode - Designed for working nurses

Course Highlights

100% Online Classes, 26 weeks

Recorded sessions are also available

Payment plans available if you're not eligible for FEE HELP.

100% Credit transfer available for full 1st semester of Master of Nursing

24*7 student support service

Your Road Map to Australian Nursing Registration

Step 1

Enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing

Online program, 3 units (1 core + 2 specialisation units).
Flexible for working nurses - 100% Online.
Complete Assignment & MCQ (No Additional Exams).

Step 2

Achieve AQF Level 8

GNM Nurses: Upgrade from Diploma to postgraduate level.
B.Sc. Nurses: Qualification upgrade from Bachelor Level (Level 7) to Postgraduate Level (Level 8).

Step 3

Pursue AHPRA Registration

For GNM: Meet AHPRA qualification standards with GCAN.
For B.Sc: Combine with OBA completion for full registration.

Step 4

Work as a Registered Nurse in Australia

Open doors to high-demand nursing roles with specialised skills.

Choose from 12 available Nursing Specialisation Courses

Neonatal Nursing

Caring for newborns with significant medical issues demands a skilled team with specialised expertise. As a neonatal nurse specialist, your focus will be on providing supportive health care of newborns.

Renal Nursing

Renal nursing is a specialised area of nursing practice that treats patients with kidney disease and educates both patients and families about treatment protocols.

Paediatric Nursing

This course equips general nurses with increased knowledge and abilities in the specialised area of paediatric nursing and prepare nurses to work in a range of paediatric nursing settings safely and professionally.

Diabetes Nursing

Diabetes Specialist Nurses are crucial in providing good patient care and promoting self-care management in a variety of care settings.

Critical Care Nursing

This specialisation will equip you to assess nursing needs for critically ill patients in a variety of clinical settings and to predict and react to changes in your patient’s condition.

Acute care Nursing

In this course nurses will broaden their area of practise to prepare nurses to manage patients diagnosed with a brief but dangerous condition.

Emergency Nursing

This specialty course will prepare you to assess nursing needs for patients in emergency situations. Emergency nursing involves knowledge, confidence, and abilities to care for patients successfully.

Mental Health Nursing

Rapid changes in society have created challenges for individuals and their communities. All elements of the healthcare system need professionals with skills and expertise to promote individual and community mental health.

Gerontology Nursing

The world’s population is ageing, with older members of the community forming a growing proportion of the total population. In response, this course will expand your skills in chronic conditions, dementia and end-of-life care for complex ageing populations.

Perioperative Nursing

Perioperative nurses work with patients who are having operative or other invasive procedures. They help plan, implement and evaluate treatment of the surgical patient and may work closely with the patient, family members, and other health care professionals.

Palliative Care Nursing

Nurses spend the greatest period of time with patients at the end of their lives and are uniquely placed to shape and improve the delivery of palliative care services in countries around the world.

Orthopaedics Nursing

An orthopaedic nurse focuses on the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and associated traumatic conditions.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing an applicant is required to:

Have completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree or an equivalent qualification or
3 years Diploma of Nursing leading to Registered Nurses in home country having a one year of work experience.
Be an AHPRA registered nurse; or
Be a registered nurse with the Nurses’ Board/Council from the country of origin or place of residence.

Hear from Our Students

“I completed my Graduate Certificate in Nursing at IHM in 2018. I highly recommend IHM! Everyone is very supportive, from teachers, admin, and technical support. I will definitely continue my diploma and master’s degree with them!”

Romvilla Moje, student

Any Questions?
We Got You.

We’ve gathered answers to some of the most common questions about the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing. If you need more info, feel free to reach out anytime!

If you've completed your GNM/3 year Diploma and have at least 1 year of experience working as a registered nurse in any country, you are eligible for this course.

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) defines the levels of education in Australia.

AQF Level 7 refers to a Bachelor's degree, which focuses on developing broad knowledge and skills for professional work and further learning.
AQF Level 8 includes Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, and Honours degrees, which provide advanced knowledge and specialised skills in a particular field.

Yes, you do. Completing the GCAN program does not replace the NCLEX-RN requirement. To become a Registered Nurse in Australia, you must successfully pass both the NCLEX-RN and the OSCE.

Yes, you can! This course is designed with flexibility, making it ideal for working professionals. Since it's completely online and self-paced, you can easily balance your studies with a full-time job.