C07044v3 Graduate Diploma in Nursing

Overview

This course is devised to provide registered nurses with a wide range of options to further their study in the field of nursing. Students gain knowledge, expertise and competencies in one of many clinical specialty areas, clinical teaching or nursing management.

Students can customise their program to meet personal learning needs or workplace requirements in order to further their career, with sub-majors available in a clinical specialty, clinical teaching or nursing management.

Course aims

This course aims to:

• develop the student's career as a clinician, manager or educator
• extend and enhance existing skills
• help build confidence and leadership skills
• provide academic experience and qualification, and
• enhance career prospects.

Career options

Career options include advanced clinical practice, nursing management and nursing education, in both clinical and community areas.

Articulation

Additional admission requirements

Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in nursing or equivalent tertiary qualification. Registered nurses who do not have an undergraduate diploma or degree but who have recent relevant work experience may also be considered eligible (such applicants must present evidence of a capacity to undertake tertiary study).

Applicants are also expected to have had at least one year's full-time professional employment in nursing and are normally expected to have concurrent employment in their area of specialty.

Course duration and attendance

The Graduate Diploma in Nursing is offered on a one-year full-time, or two-year part-time basis.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 48 credit points (eight subjects).

The course comprises two core subjects, one sub-major (in a clinical specialty, clinical teaching or nursing management), and two elective subjects.

Course completion requirements

Course program

Other information

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