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 Full-time
Up to 2 years Part-time
Up to 4 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New students to UNE apply to study off-campus (distance education) through UAC.
For more information, click hereFormer 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).
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| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 or 48 |
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| 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 |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| 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. |
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| Academic Colours |
Peony red |
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| 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.
2. Course Requirements
2.1. (a) To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Acute Care Nursing (Perioperative Nursing), a candidate admitted under Rules 1.(a) or (b) shall pass 48 credit points as specified in Rules 2.1.(b) and 5.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) all units in Group 1;
(ii) 6 credit points from Group 3.
2.2. (a) To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Acute Care Nursing (Trauma and Critical Care Nursing), a candidate admitted under Rules 1.(a) or (b) shall pass 48 credit points as specified in Rules 2.2.(b) and 5.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) all units in Group 2;
(ii) 6 credit points from Group 3.
2.3.(a) To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Acute Care Nursing (Perioperative Nursing), a candidate admitted under Rule 1.(c) shall pass 24 credit points as specified in Rules 2.3.(b) and 5.
(b) The course shall comprise all units in Group 4.
2.4. (a) To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Acute Care Nursing (Trauma and Critical Care Nursing), a candidate admitted under Rules 1.(c) shall pass 24 credit points as specified in Rules 2.4.(b) and 5.
(b) The course shall comprise all units in Group 5.
3. Period of Candidature
3.1. For candidates admitted under Rules 1.(a) or (b) the maximum period of candidature shall be four years as a part-time candidate.
3.2. For candidates admitted under Rule 1.(c) the maximum period of candidature shall be two years as a part-time candidate.
4. Progress and Conduct
Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
5. Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points.
Group 1
HSNS 434, 441, 442, 443, 453, 454, 455
Group 2
HSNS 434, 444, 445, 446, 450, 451, 456
Group 3
HSNS 423, 440; or any other unit approved by the school.
Group 4
HSNS 434, 453, 454, 455
Group 5
HSNS 434, 450, 451, 456