Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Gerontics)

• General information
• Course structure
  • First year
  • Second year
  • Mixed mode
• Assessment
• Inquiries

General information

The Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Gerontics) is offered part-time via off-campus distributed learning or by mixed mode, over two years. The mixed-mode offering includes a combination of off-campus distributed learning study materials, on-campus seminars and clinical fieldwork. The course structure consists of eight core units in gerontics.
Applicants would normally have a degree in nursing or a related discipline; registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria (Division 1 or eligible for registration); and at least one year of nursing experience. Experience in the relevant area of practice is desirable.

Course structure

First year

• NUR6801 The physiology of ageing
• NUR6802 Critical social gerontology
• NUR6803 Clinical issues in gerontological nursing
• NUR6804 Lifespan development

Second year

• NUR6805 Aged care management and practice
• NUR6806 Caring for the confused older person
• GHS8750 Gerontic nursing processes III: health promotion
• GHS8749 Clinical project

Mixed mode

At Peninsula, there will be a series of seminars on campus throughout the semester to support study materials and clinical fieldwork.

Assessment

Assessment includes assignments, an individual student learning contract, program development, research proposal, computer assessment and project.

Inquiries

Inquiries should be directed to either the Administrative Officer (Postgraduate), School of Nursing, Gippsland campus, telephone (03) 5122 6441 or (03) 9902 6441 or fax (03) 9902 6527, or the Administrative Officer (Postgraduate), School of Nursing, Peninsula campus, telephone (03) 9904 4156 or fax (03) 9904 4655.

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