The Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Children) offered by the School of
Nursing aims to prepare specialist clinical nurses to be able to provide
comprehensive care for children, and their families, within a variety of health
care environments.
Applicants would normally have a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent;
registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria (eg Division 1 or be eligible
for registration); and at least one year of professional clinical experience.
Special entry may be available.
The
Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Children) is a 24-credit point course, which
involves two semesters, each of 13 weeks duration. This semester length is to
facilitate adequate exposure of the student to the clinical environment
enabling clinical competencies to be met.
Students are required to undertake the follow four core units that will permit
the students to develop proficiency in child health nursing:
Assessment includes clinical performance, case studies, written assignments, completion of learning packages and examinations.
Inquiries should be directed to the Administrative Officer (Postgraduate), School of Nursing, Peninsula campus, telephone (03) 9904 4156 or fax (03) 9904 4655.
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