Graduate Diploma in Acute Care Nursing
| Official Abbreviation | GradDipACN |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| 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. |
| Career Opportunities | Perioperative Nursing or Trauma and Critical Care Nursing. |
| 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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