Course
code: 2923 * Gippsland and Peninsula campuses * Course coordinator: Leone
Watson/Bernard Hornblower * Course fees: $4200 * (not HECS-funded)
On completion of the course, students are expected to demonstrate advanced
assessment skills and knowledge related to the care of clients with high acuity
conditions in a ward environment; understand pathophysiological processes for
common conditions presenting in acute care and specific diseases/conditions
encountered in high dependency units; utilise appropriate clinical reasoning
problem-solving frameworks for complex care situations; competently practice
advanced technical and supportive care interventions for clients with high
acuity conditions; develop an awareness of professional issues associated with
high-dependency nursing; undertake nursing practice in a manner that is
sensitive to clients' ersonal, social and cultural needs.
To be eligible for admission, an applicant would normally have relevant registration (eg Division 1 with the Nurses Board of Victoria), at least one year of nursing experience, and a degree in nursing or a related discipline.
The course consists of four subjects, which will normally be completed over a period of one year. This course is offered using a combination of on-campus and distance education teaching methods. Successful completion of the course requires the study of the following four core subjects.
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