The University of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, also known as Sydney Nursing School is the
nursing school
Nursing is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life. Nurses may be differentiated from other health ca ...
of the
University of Sydney
The University of Sydney (USYD), also known as Sydney University, or informally Sydney Uni, is a public research university located in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1850, it is the oldest university in Australia and is one of the country's si ...
in
Australia
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. It was founded in 1991 initially as ''The University of Sydney Faculty of Nursing''. On 30 April 2018 it joined the newly combined Faculty of Medicine and Health.
Sydney Nursing School has been ranked number two in Australia and 15th in the world in the 2018 QS Subject rankings.
Coursework programs
Undergraduate
Sydney Nursing School offer three entry-to-practice pathways to becoming a registered nurse in Australia:
* Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies)
* Combined bachelor's degree–Master of Nursing with:
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* Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
Postgraduate
Master’s, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate level options are available in the following areas of clinical practice:
* Advanced Nursing Practice
* Cancer and Haematology Nursing
* Clinical Trials Practice (Graduate Certificate only)
* Emergency Nursing
* Intensive Care Nursing
* Mental Health Nursing
* Nurse Practitioner
* Primary Health Care Nursing
Research activity
The School has six core research themes:
* Midwifery and Women's Health
* Cancer and Palliative Care
* Chronic Disease and Ageing
* Acute, Critical and Trauma Care
* Mental Health
* Health Care Practice
References
External links
Sydney Nursing School
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Nursing
Nursing is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life. Nurses may be differentiated from other health ...
Nursing schools in Australia
1991 establishments in Australia