Graduate Diploma in Acute Care Nursing
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Acute Care Nursing at UNE?
This distance education 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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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
0.5 Years Full-timeUp to 2 years Part-time
1 Year Full-time
Up to 4 years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off campus through UAC
For more information, click hereFormer or current domestic UNE students apply to study off campus direct to UNE
This course is only available off-campus (distance education)
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International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and PathwaysFor more information, click here
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| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP / International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 or 48 |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study off campus through UAC For more information, click here
Former or current domestic UNE students apply to study off campus direct to UNE This course is only available off-campus (distance education) For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways 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 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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| Academic Colours |
Peony Red (BCC 37) |
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| Further Information | 
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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.
Period of Candidature
For candidates admitted under Rules (a) or (b), the period of candidature shall be up to four years as a part-time candidate.
For candidates admitted under Rule (c), the period of candidature shall be up to two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
1. (a) To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Acute Care Nursing (Perioperative Nursing), a candidate admitted under Rules (a) or (b) must pass units to the value of 48 credit points as specified in Rule 1.(b).
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) all units in Group 1;
(ii) 6 credit points from Group 3.
2. (a) To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Acute Care Nursing (Trauma and Critical Care Nursing), a candidate admitted under Rules (a) or (b) must pass units to the value of 48 credit points as specified in Rule 2.(b).
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) all units in Group 2;
(ii) 6 credit points from Group 3.
3. (a) To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Acute Care Nursing (Perioperative Nursing), a candidate admitted under Rule (c) must pass units to the value of 24 credit points as specified in Rule 3.(b).
(b) The course shall comprise all units in Group 4.
4. (a) To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Acute Care Nursing (Trauma and Critical Care Nursing), a candidate admitted under Rule (c) must pass units to the value of 24 credit points as specified in Rule 4.(b).
(b) The course shall comprise all units in Group 5.
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
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
For candidates admitted under Rules (a) or (b)
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Complete ONE Specialisation | 48 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
For candidates admitted under Rule (c)
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Complete ONE Specialisation | 24 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements under Rules 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 shall be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Acute Care Nursing (Perioperative Nursing) or the Graduate Diploma in Acute Care Nursing (Trauma and Critical Care Nursing).
Progress and Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University's General Rules Policy on Academic Progress.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.