School of Nursing

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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.

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Our lecturers know you by name, and our passionate academic and support staff are here to help you through your university journey.

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We offer a diverse range of courses with flexible options – from undergraduate to postgraduate, full-time to part-time or on or off campus.

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Murdoch has been awarded a five-star rating for research, innovation and learning, with a focus on multidisciplinary translational research.

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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Matt Salvador has successfully become an Australian Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor.

Matt

Matt Salvador is a Nursing Lecturer and Mental Health First Aid instructor who supports staff and students to build skills in recognising and responding to mental health challenges.

Matt Salvador is a Nursing Lecturer and unit coordinator for two undergraduate mental health (MH) units, and one post-graduate MH unit. Matt became an accredited Mental Health First Aider for the workplace in January 2026. During S1,

Matt coordinated the standard MHFA training for health professional students, facilitating 320 nursing students to successfully complete all eLearning modules. The national council of Deans Nursing and midwifery (CDNM) acknowledged this as the highest health professional student’s completion rate amongst all Australian universities.

The CDNM funded Matt’s recent MHFA instructor intense five-day training in June. Matt is available to instruct any interested staff and/or students in becoming an accredited Mental Health First Aider.

This course teaches skills for providing initial help to a person who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. 

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Matt Salvador has successfully become an Australian Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor.

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