Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Leadership and Management)
Degree Level Postgraduate
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- NOT an Australian or New Zealand citizen
- NOT an Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)
Start date
February
Campus
City East
Duration
1 year(s) full-time
Program Code
IGNG
Fees
AUD$ 21,000 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2012
English Language Requirements
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
- IELTS speaking [6.0]
- IELTS listening [6.0]
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CRICOS Code
045407E
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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 (Leadership and Management) 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 a minimum of one year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.English language testPlease access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
- IELTS speaking [6.0]
- IELTS listening [6.0]
Aim
The program provides Registered Nurses with qualifications that advance their knowledge and understanding of management roles in the health care system and develops skills in leadership, management, policy formulation and implementation, and continuous quality improvement.
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 Leadership and Management, 13.5 units of core courses, and a 4.5 unit course chosen from options available.
Courses in the specialty area integrate leadership and management knowledge and skills with innovative and scholarly practice across the health care sector. Core courses allow studetns 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 opportunities to be lifelong learners and to be able to extend their competence and knowledge through critical analysis and reflection.
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