Course code: 1752 + Offered by the School of Nursing (Peninsula and Gippsland campuses) (off-campus distributed learning) + Full- fee paying course: $8400 (Australian residents) + Course coordinator: Mr S Elsom
This two-year, part-time course is designed for registered nurses who wish to pursue a career in mental health nursing. In this time of change in the provision of mental health services, there is an acute need for educational programs that will equip professional nurses with the specialist skills required by mental health care agencies at local, national and international levels. The course is offered by off-campus distributed learning and makes extensive use of computer technology to facilitate communication between students, teaching staff, clinical experts and consumers.
To be eligible for admission, an applicant would normally have relevant registration (eg Division 1, 3 or 4 with the Nurses Board of Victoria), have at least one year of nursing experience, and have a degree in nursing or related discipline.
The Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Mental Health) consists of seven units, which will normally be completed over a period of two years. Successful completion of the course requires the study of three speciality units, and four elective units.
The choice of units undertaken in Year 2 varies according to students' professional interests and career directions. Units are normally chosen from three broad themes:
For further information, contact the School of Nursing, Gippsland campus, telephone (03) 9902 6441, or Peninsula campus, telephone (03) 9904 4156.
Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer (Postgraduate), School of Nursing, Peninsula Campus, Monash University, McMahons Road, Frankston, Victoria 3199 mid-November 2001.
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