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Graduate Diploma in Acute Care Nursing

Official Abbreviation GradDipACN
Course Type Postgraduate
Commencement Semester 2
Study Mode Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 0.5 Years Full-time
  • 1 Year Part-time
  • 1 Year Full-time
  • 2 Years Part-time
Fees CSP or Full Fee
Total Credit Points 24 or 48
Overview

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.

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.

Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules

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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Career Opportunities

Perioperative Nursing or Trauma and Critical Care Nursing.

Practical, Clinical or Work Experience None
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing None
Fast Track None
Other Benefits N/A
Honours None
Scholarships None
Further Information

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