Australian nursing degrees open the door to incredible opportunities Background about Deakin Week in Colombo
Deakin University is ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide (ShanghaiRankings) and is the most popular Australian university among Sri Lankan students. Representatives from Deakin will be visiting from 2–7 July 2018 for the upcoming Deakin Week in Colombo. Expert academics will conduct lectures and information sessions for students as well as professional development events with the University’s Sri Lankan partners.
Nursing is an exciting and challenging career pathway – offering opportunities in a diverse range of settings, reliable employment and the chance to make a difference in people’s lives. As the global healthcare industry continues to grow, there will always be demand for qualified and experienced nurses.
Gaining practical experience is essential for every nursing student
When it comes to starting a career in nursing, textbook knowledge will only get you so far. Nursing graduates need to build up their practical experience in everything from interacting with patients and other health professionals, to administering different medical treatments and procedures.
This kind of hands- on knowledge is what sets some newly qualified nurses out from the crowd. It also helps build the confidence needed in what can be a high-pressure environment.
Studying nursing in Australia offers aspiring nurses the opportunity to hone their skills in a topclass health system. Australia is home to state- of- the- art hospitals, high technology medical equipment and some of the best univer- sities for studying nursing in the world.
Opportunities to get qualified in a top-class health system
Australian universities have a great reputation for providing the kind of nursing education that prepares graduates to work in a wide range of health industry contexts. Australian nursing graduates can also apply to become a registered nurse of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia ( NMBA). This accreditation is widely respected and can open doors to employment in many different countries.
That is another great benefit of becoming a nurse or midwife – the ability to work almost anywhere in the world. There is great demand internationally for qualified nurses, with the profession included on skilled migrant lists for a range of countries
It is no wonder that so many people are choosing to study in Australia and earn Australian nursing qualifications.
Deakin University’s excellence in nursing
Deakin is ranked in the top 25 in the world for nursing by the prestigious QS University Rankings, with high- quality programs that are recognised and respected in Australia and around the world. Deakin’s Bachelor of Nursing and combined degrees are specifically designed to fulfilthe registration standards for a registered nurse of the Nursing and Midwifery Boardof Australia (NMBA).
As well as providing a worldclass education Deakin University is committed to starting its students on a world- class career. Deakin programs focus on practical learning and work experience to make sure graduates have the skills that employers need.Deakin nursing students gain clinical experience in a variety of settings, including weeks of clinical placement in hospitals and community health centres inmetropolitan, rural and regional areas. Deakin students can also practice their skills in the university’s advanced Clinical Simulation Centres, which contain purposebuilt, flexible learning spaces and simulated clinical settings.
Right now, if studying at Deakin’s beautiful Warrnambool Campus in Western Victoria, Sri Lankan students will receive a 20% fee discount and further, substantial accommodation discounts. Studies commence in February 2019.
A local pathway in Sri LankaThe International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) offers a 3 + 1 pathway where students complete a three year Advanced Diploma in General Nursing program at their Welesara campus and then one year at Deakin University, where the student will obtain a Bachelor of Nursing Degree. The longstanding IIHS partnership is now producing some of Deakin best performed nursing graduates, who have found terrific nursing employment outcomes in Australia.
During the upcoming Deakin Week in Colombo, 2– 7 July, representatives from Deakin University, Australia, will be conducting professional development sessions and guest lectures about nursing study in Australia.
To learn more about Deakin University, you can visit deak
in.edu.au/srilanka. To learn about the IIHS pathway to Deakin, visit
iihsciences.edu.lk/