Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing at UNE?
This course provides the opportunity for Registered Nurses to undertake postgraduate studies that specifically focus on the perioperative, emergency, intensive care, and coronary care nursing environments. This course will address the nursing roles relevant to these technical and complex acute care settings as well as an understanding of management issues and pratices in these areas. It also provides core foundation units which will provide an opportunity for articulation into the Master of Nursing.
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DURATION
1 Semester Full-time2 Years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2007 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2007.How to Apply
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| Official Abbreviation | GradCertACNurs |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available |
| Study Mode | Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 24 |
| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall hold the degree of Bachelor of Nursing and be currently employed as a Registered Nurse |
| Academic Colours |
peony red (BCC37) |
| Further Information | 
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Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 24 credit points.
Approved Majors
Perioperative Nursing
Acute Care Nursing
Perioperative Nursing Specialisation
| Program of Study | Course cps | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Units – complete all the following units: |
24 cps | ||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit cps | |
| HS454 | Reading Unit | 6 | |
| HSNS441 | Preoperative Nursing Care | 6 | |
| HSNS442 | Intraoperative Nursing Care | 6 | |
| HSNS443 | Postoperative Nursing Care | 6 | |
| Total | 24 cps | ||
Acute Care Nursing Specialisation
| Program of Study | Course cps | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Units – complete all the following units: |
24 cps | ||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit cps | |
| HS454 | Reading Unit | 6 | |
| HSNS444 | Introduction to Emergency Nursing | 6 | |
| HSNS445 | Introduction to Intensive Care Nursing | 6 | |
| HSNS446 | Introduction to Coronary Care Nursing | 6 | |
| Total | 24 cps | ||
Course Plans
For candidates studying Part-time 24cps per year or 12cps per semester
Perioperative Nursing Specialisation
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HSNS441 | HS454 |
| HSNS442 | HSNS443 |
Acute Care Nursing Specialisation
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HSNS444 | HS454 |
| HSNS446 | HSNS445 |