C11196v1 Graduate Certificate in Neonatal Nursing

Note(s)

This course is available for new admissions every second year. It is not available for admission in 2010.

This course is not offered to international students.

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.

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

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

Articulation with UTS courses

Other information

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