Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Research Methodologies)
Degree Level Postgraduate
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Start Date
February
Campus
City East
Duration
1 year(s) full-time
Program Code
IGNG
SATAC Code
4GD064 (Internal)
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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 (Research Methodologies) offered by UniSA, or an equivalent qualification from another Australian university.
In addition, applicants must:
- 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, within the last three years, a minimum of one year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
This program has no further intakes, please see the Master of Nursing.
Aim
The program provides Registered Nurses with knowledge and skills in research methods.
Content & Structure
The program consists of 36 units of study offered over one year of full-time or part-time equivalent study. Students undertake 18 units of specialised courses in research methodologies, 13.5 units of core courses, and a 4.5 unit course chosen from the Options available.
Courses in the specialty area of Research Methodologies have been specifically designed to provide students with a sound knowledge of research methods for application to professional practice or as a pathway in preparation for higher degree research study. 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. Option 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 Research Methodologies have been specifically designed to provide students with a sound knowledge of research methods for application to professional practice or as a pathway in preparation for higher degree research study. 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. Option 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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