Welcome to the School of Nursing

The School of Nursing at Murdoch University believes that by promoting a culture of life-long learning and empowering our student population, we can contribute to the enhancement of the nursing profession. Our team of dedicated academics is passionate about nursing education, across undergraduate, postgraduate, and Higher Degree by Research, providing a foundation for safe, compassionate Strengths-Based nursing care across the lifespan to improve health and wellbeing for all people.

We are committed to fostering excellence and supporting the development of future nursing professionals. Our Bachelor of Nursing degree provides an evidence-based learning environment that empowers students to develop the skills, knowledge, and attributes to become Strengths-Based Registered Nurses, who work with people and communities to positively influence health and wellbeing. Graduates of this course are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

A diverse range of postgraduate courses, focusing on areas of health and workforce priority, is also available for Registered Nurses and healthcare professionals interested in advancing their careers in contemporary healthcare settings. In these courses, students will gain the advanced skills, knowledge, and attributes required to meet the demands of national and international healthcare systems.

The School of Nursing is home to a vibrant team of researchers with diverse interests and expertise across multiple areas. Our strong partnerships with industry provide valuable opportunities to generate and translate evidence into practice, driving innovation to improve health outcomes and build a skilled, resilient healthcare workforce.

We welcome you to explore our website and find more about our courses, our research, our people, and our projects.

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ACNP Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship 2025

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The Australian College of Nurse Practitioners ‘Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Program provides registered nurses and midwives with scholarships to pursue postgraduate study, enhancing their ability to work within primary care settings.

The program aims to ensure a capable and qualified primary care nursing and midwifery workforce through registration, accreditation, education, training and development. 

Am I eligible?

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet the following requirements:

  1. Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
  2. Hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)
  3. Intending to enrol, or recently enrolled in postgraduate study applicable to primary care, including Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, or Master's program leading to qualifications to become a nurse practitioner or endorsed midwife
  4. Be currently employed in, or intend to work in, primary care settings
  5. Primary care examples include: 
  • General practice
  • Aged care facilities
  • Independent private practice, including mental health practices
  • Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services/Aboriginal Medical Services
  • Community health centres and walk-in clinics
  • Group practices
  • Birth centres with midwife-led programs
The following criteria are not essential, but will be given preference:

First Nations applicants
  • Applicants seeking to work in regional, rural, and remote areas, where healthcare professionals are often in high demand
  • Applicants working or intending to work in the Aboriginal community-controlled sector
  • Full scholarship applications

Apply via this link

ACNP is now accepting applications for 2025.


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ACNP Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship 2025

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