Graduate Diploma in Acute Care Nursing
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Acute Care Nursing at UNE?
This course stands alone or builds on the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing by providing the opportunity for Registered Nurses to undertake advanced studies that specifically focuses on the perioperative, emergency, intensive care and coronary care environments. The course will articulate in the Master of Nursing award.
Career Opportunities
Perioperative Nursing or Trauma and Critical Care Nursing.
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DURATION
0.5 Years Full-time1 Year Part-time
1 Year Full-time
2 Years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2008 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2008.How to Apply
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| Official Abbreviation | GradDipACN |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 24 or 48 |
| How to apply | New students to UNE apply to study off-campus (distance education) through UAC. For more information, click here Former or current students apply to study off-campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | A candidate must be currently employed as a Registered Nurse; and (a) hold the degree of Bachelor of Nursing; or (b) hold a three year diploma relevant to the award; or (c) hold the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing from UNE. |
| Academic Colours |
Peony red |
| Further Information | 
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1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be currently employed as a Registered Nurse, and:
(a) hold the degree of Bachelor of Nursing; or
(b) hold a three year diploma relevant to the award; or
(c) hold the Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing from the University of New England .
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