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Face-to-face/Hybrid intensive  \nFREQUENCY OF INTAKE  \nOpen intake  \nWHO CAN APPLY?  \nThis program is ideal for:  \n> Newly graduated nurses (RNs, ENs, NPs) within 2 years working in older person care settings  \n> Experienced nurses recently transitioned into gerontological nursing  \nBECOME A MENTOR – MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT  \nSupport participants in their learning journey through a rewarding mentor role in CDU’s Enhanced Gerontological Nursing Program.  \n> Receive free online training to support mentoring in a clinical practice  \n> Progress further to the  \nGraduate Certificate of Clinical Education  \n> Participate in a monthly mentor community of practice  \nFACULTY OF HEALTH  \nSHAPE YOUR FUTURE AT NO COST  \nThis program is free and fully funded by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing  \nEMPOWERING CULTURALLY INFORMED, PERSON-CENTRED NURSING CARE  \nJoin a flexible, grant-supported program designed to equip nurses with the skills to deliver respectful, dignified, and personhood-focused care for older people. Enhance your ability to support health, well-being, and shared decision-making through culturally responsive and evidence-based practices. By completing this program, you’ll develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver culturally informed, person-centred care for older people:  \n> Deepen your appreciation of gerontological nursing as a specialty> Step into rewarding roles that advocate for safety and quality> Empower your career with a focus on person-centred care  \n> Be eligible to apply for credit for one unit in the ‘Graduate Certificate of Older Person Nursing Care’  \nPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:  \n> Open intake  \n> Flexible 6–10 months duration> Blended learning  \n> Learning portfolio: person-centred care> Workplace mentorship  \n> 150 CPD hours  \nScan the QR Code to express your interest in becoming a participant or mentor  \nE: [agedcarettp@cdu.edu.au](agedcarettp@cdu.edu.au)  \nEnhanced Gerontological Nursing Program  \nThe Enhanced Gerontological Nursing Program is designed for nurses transitioning to gerontological nursing within the last two years.  \nFACULTY OF HEALTH  \nTAKE THE NEXT STEP IN GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING  \nEmbark on a rewarding journey in specialised, person-centred care for older people. Together, let’s transform aged care nursing into an exciting and respected specialty—where dignity, compassion, and excellence lead the way!  \nPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS  \nFor mentors  \nSupport others while growing your own expertise:  \n> Enrol in CDU’s Mentor Program Short Course Fee-free, self-paced online learning  \n> Join regular mentor Community of Practice webinars Led by the program’s academic lead  \n> Advance Your Studies  \nPathway to the Graduate Certificate of Clinical Education For participants  \nAdvance your career in gerontological nursing with CDU’s specialised programs:  \n Graduate Certificate of Older Person Nursing Care   \nGraduate Certificate of Safety & Quality in Health Care   \nMaster of Clinical Nursing (Specialisation in Older Person Nursing Care)  \nMaster of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner Pathway)   \nWHY CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY?  \n> \\#8 Australian university for undergraduate employment outcomes (Good Universities Guide 2025) .  \n> \\#14 in Australia for postgraduate nursing employment outcomes (Good Universities Guide 2025) .  \n> \\#2 in Australia for postgraduate nursing starting salaries (Good Universities Guide 2025)  \n> \\#2 in Australia for postgraduate learner engagement in nursing.  \n> Uniquely positioned to explore First Nations health, tropical medicine and other issues of regional and national importance.  \n> State-of-the-art laboratories, teaching facilities and simulation technology.  \n> Experienced faculty with industry connections.  \nFor more information visit our Enhanced-Gerontological Nursing Program website  \nJoin us in shaping the future of health and wellness  \nCRICOS Provider No. 00300K","cbCailnFv4ID1vHc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailnFv4ID1vHc","pdf",317535,"English","# Program Overview\n## Duration and Delivery\n## Eligibility (Who can apply?)\n# Become a Mentor\n## Mentor Training and Community of Practice\n## Graduate Certificate Pathway\n# Program Highlights\n# Professional Development Pathways\n## For Mentors\n## For Participants\n# Why Charles Darwin University","[{\"question\":\"What is the duration and delivery mode of the program?\",\"answer\":\"The program runs for 6–10 months and uses online modules and live webinars, with face-to-face/hybrid intensive sessions as part of delivery.\"},{\"question\":\"Who is eligible to apply for the Enhanced Gerontological Nursing Program?\",\"answer\":\"The program suits newly graduated RNs, ENs, or NPs within 2 years working in older person care settings, as well as experienced nurses recently transitioned into gerontological nursing.\"},{\"question\":\"What support and development do mentors and participants receive?\",\"answer\":\"Mentors receive free online training to support mentoring in clinical practice and can join monthly mentor community of practice webinars. 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