C11119v3 Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience Nursing

Note(s)

This course is available for new admissions every second year. It is not available for admission in 2009.

This course is not offered to international students.

Overview

This course prepares registered nurses to become neuroscience nurses in various health care settings.

Students develop specialised skills and knowledge needed to become neuroscience nurses and learn to recognise and support the unique characteristics of the neuroscience patient population.

Course aims

The course is designed to impart the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding to enable registered nurses to:

• practise safely and competently in the specialty of neuroscience nursing
• synthesise specialty knowledge, skills and expertise in order to enhance the quality of care for patients and their families
• make appropriate clinical judgments in relation to the care of people with neurological problems
• critically evaluate their practice to enhance professional practice
• develop the ability to actively contribute to the professional development of others
• appropriately counsel and support patients and their families as they deal with their health and lifestyle adjustments, and
• use research in order to make informed decisions about nursing practice.

Career options

Career options include specialty neuroscience nursing.

Additional admission requirements

Applicants should be registered nurses with an Australian Bachelor's degree in nursing or an equivalent tertiary qualification. Registered nurses who do not have an undergraduate diploma or degree but do have recent relevant work experience and can demonstrate the capacity to undertake tertiary study may also be considered eligible.

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

Course duration and attendance

This course 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.

Students who are employees of Northern Sydney Central Coast Health (NSCCH) may undertake a Clinical Accreditation Program (CAP)with NSCCH. This is at no cost to participants. NSCCH students who successfully complete the CAP are awarded an exemption from the Specialty Clinical Practice subject.

Course completion requirements

Articulation with UTS courses

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