Registered Nurse

For registered nurses there are a vast range of opportunities for further study within nursing. There are numerous courses available for registered nurses wanting to undertake further study, in a range of nursing specialties and to varying levels of education. These courses may also be available by distance education. Please contact universities directly to obtain further information.

If you are a hospital-trained registered nurse and would like to upgrade your qualifications to a bachelor's degree, you will be given credits for prior learning that will reduce the length of required study. The Bachelor of Nursing (post registration) is available for hospital-trained registered nurses in Queensland at the following universities:

• Australian Catholic University - Brisbane
• Central Queensland University - Rockhampton
• Griffith University - Gold Coast, Mt Gravatt, Nathan, Logan
• James Cook University - Townsville
• Queensland University of Technology - Kelvin Grove (Brisbane)
• University of Southern Queensland - Toowoomba

Registered Midwife

For registered midwives there are opportunities for further study within midwifery.  You can undertake you Master of Midwifery at the following Universities:

• Australian Catholic University - Brisbane
• Central Queensland University - Rockhampton
• Griffith University - Gold Coast, Mt Gravatt, Nathan, Logan
• James Cook University - Townsville
• University of Southern Queensland - Toowoomba
  
  Please contact universities directly to obtain further information.

Enrolled Nurses

There are many diverse career opportunities for Enrolled Nurses in Queensland.  In Queensland, Enrolled Nurses are a valuable and respected member of the health care team.  Their scope of practice can range from direct patient care, nurse informatics, nursing research, team leader duties, education and management. In this exciting environment the opportunities for Enrolled Nurses keeps expanding.

For enrolled nurses wanting to undertake further study at TAFE, the following options are available:

• Diploma of Nursing (Post-Enrolment)
• Medication Practice for Enrolled Nurses (Post-Enrolment)

Enrolled Nurse can become Registered Nurses, by applying through Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) for pre-registration Bachelor of Nursing courses.

For more information please visit the Applying to Study section. section.