School of Nursing and Midwifery
We have a proud history as one of the early pioneers in nursing and midwifery education in Australia.
We are educating the next generation of nurses and midwives to be professional, caring and competent.
Top Rated
Our research in nursing is top-rated nationally and ranks 'well above world standard'.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
Real work settings
Learn in Victoria’s leading hospitals through our on-site clinical schools and work placements.
Find out more about our health placements
Top 30 globally
We’re ranked in the world’s top 30 for nursing.
ShanghaiRanking, 2024, Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024: Nursing
Celebrating a milestone
This year, we are celebrating 50 years of nursing education at La Trobe University.
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Events
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News
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Perioperative nurses and surgical skills training
A new discussion paper from Olivia Sonneborn and Rachel Cardwell has examined the role of online learning in perioperative nursing education.
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Singaporean graduate Coreen Low receives Distinguished Alumni Award
Coreen Low, a leader in Singaporean nursing with deep dedication to patient care, lifelong education and community service is awarded one of La Trobe’s highest honours.
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Championing the patient experience
La Trobe alumna, Carolyn Naismith, reflects on her career as part of La Trobe's 50 years of nursing celebrations
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more