C11196v1 Graduate Certificate in Neonatal Nursing

Overview

The course has been designed to give students the skills and knowledge for a specialist role in neonatal nursing. It develops and extends knowledge of neonatal nursing practice and management, and is also an effective means of professional and personal development.

Course aims

The course aims to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to practise safely and competently in a variety of neonatal nursing settings, including the care of both sick and healthy infants. Students develop this understanding through hospital and community settings.

Career options

Graduates are well equipped to work within a multidisciplinary team, and are able to appraise and develop their own practice and contribute to the professional development of others.

Articulation

Additional admission requirements

Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in nursing or an 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 Certificate in Neonatal Nursing is offered on a one-year, part time basis.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 24 credit points, comprising four specified Nursing subjects.

Course completion requirements

Other information

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