Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Health and Ageing)
Degree Level Postgraduate
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Start Date
February
Campus
City East
Duration
1 year(s) full-time
Program Code
IGNG
SATAC Code
4GD055 (Internal)
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Full-time
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Entry requirements
Applicants are required to:
- hold a Bachelor degree in Nursing or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- have completed hospital based training as a Registered Nurse; OR
- have successfully completed the nested Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Health and Ageing) offered by the University of South Australia, or an equivalent qualification from another Australian university.
- hold a Current Practising Certificate as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or, for international students, be eligible to be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in their own country or place of residence; AND
- have completed a minimum of one year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
Aim
The program provides Registered Nurses with qualifications in the professional field of Health and Ageing, advancing knowledge and skills and extending professional expertise.
Content & Structure
The program consists of 36 units of study offered over one year full-time or part-time equivalent. Students undertake 18 units of study in the specialty area of Health and Ageing, 13.5 units of core courses, and a 4.5 unit course chosen from options available.
Courses in the specialty area of Health and Ageing have been developed specifically to enable Registered Nurses to extend knowledge and skills in caring for older people in a range of settings. Core courses allow students to identify policy and practice issues in nursing, and explore health team collaboration in their field of study. Emphasis is also placed on understanding research methods and how they relate to practice and processes within the health care sector. Students will have the benefit of integrating research findings into their practice. Optional courses provide students with the skills to be lifelong learners and to be able to extend their competence and knowledge through critical analysis and reflection.
Courses in the specialty area of Health and Ageing have been developed specifically to enable Registered Nurses to extend knowledge and skills in caring for older people in a range of settings. Core courses allow students to identify policy and practice issues in nursing, and explore health team collaboration in their field of study. Emphasis is also placed on understanding research methods and how they relate to practice and processes within the health care sector. Students will have the benefit of integrating research findings into their practice. Optional courses provide students with the skills to be lifelong learners and to be able to extend their competence and knowledge through critical analysis and reflection.
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