Graduate Diploma in Acute Care Nursing
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Acute Care Nursing at UNE?
Not offered to new students in 2013
This distance education course provides the opportunity for Registered Nurses to undertake postgraduate studies that specifically focus on the perioperative, emergency, intensive care, and coronary care nursing environments. As well as the nursing roles relevant to these technical and complex acute care settings, the course addresses an understanding of management issues and practices in these areas. It also provides core foundation units which will provide an opportunity for articulation into the Master of Nursing.
Career Opportunities
Perioperative Nursing or Trauma and Critical Care Nursing.
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DURATION
0.5 Years Full-timeUp to 2 years Part-time
1 Year Full-time
Up to 4 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2013.How to Apply
Applications for the Graduate Diploma in Acute Care Nursing are currently closed.
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| Official Abbreviation | GradDipACN |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencing | Not offered in 2013 |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International |
| Total Credit Points | 48 |
| 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 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. |
| Academic Colours |
Peony Red (BCC 37) |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Complete ONE Specialisation | 48 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
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For candidates admitted under Rule (c)
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Block Advanced Standing | 24 cps |
| Complete ONE Specialisation | 24 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
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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 Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims |
This course provides Registered Nurses with the opportunity to expand their knowledge in specialist clinical areas. Students are able to specialise in critical or perioperative care. All students, irrespective of their specialism, gain an understanding of management and practices issues. The course allows for articulation into the Master of Nursing. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the discipline of nursing will be taught through tutorials, both peer assisted and academic facilitated online forums. It will be assessed and practised through various types of assessments.
Communication Skills
Nursing requires sound communication skills. Students will demonstrate excellent communication through online chat rooms and forums and from exemplars from their clinical practice. Students will communicate, using well-organised and logical arguments, the ideas they have developed in studying the various units within the program via their written work. Assessments will demonstrate communication of student articulation of knowledge in the area of nursing theory and practice.
Global Perspectives
Students are exposed, as global citizens, to complex international health issues. Students learn a multicultural approach to the study of advanced nursing.
Information Literacy
Students will be assessed on their skills in obtaining appropriate information for the written assignments, using case study material, traditional media and online resources.
Life-Long Learning
Students will be encouraged to see their development as advanced nurses as part of a lifelong learning process. They will be encouraged to reflect on their clinical practice, utilise clinical supervision/mentoring, and continually improve their skills.
Problem Solving
Advanced nursing practice requires complex problem-solving skills. Students apply their existing clinical skills with information literacy of nursing theory and evidence-based practices to develop a written argument about a particular issue. Assessment challenge students to apply their own critical appraisal of the health concerns in question.
Social Responsibility
Students are taught to consider their social responsibility through competent ethical and legal practices. Nursing is steeped in the values of social justice and students will be assessed in terms of their ability to help others whatever their circumstances.
Team Work
Nursing is by nature a team driven profession. Students will enhance their existing team skills via the online forums and chat rooms. Students will be assessed on their translation of their studies to clinical inter-professional health care teams in their area of practice.
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