The Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Emergency) offered by the School of Nursing aims to facilitate the acquisition and application of advanced health assessment skills and knowledge; develop advanced knowledge of underlying pathophysiological processes; pursue problem solving cognitive tools and skills; promote appropriate and effective clinical decision making skills; ensure an application of safe and appropriate emergency nursing interventions utilising an evidenced-based approach; and review and enhance an awareness of related psychosocial, ethical and legal issues.
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.
This is a 24-credit-point course, which involves two extended semesters of 16 weeks duration. Students will engage in supervised clinical practice, for a minimum of three days per week over the duration of the course.
Students are required to undertake the following six core units that will permit the students to develop proficiency in emergency nursing.
Assessment includes case study reports, tests, online tutorial discussion groups, clinical portfolios, exams, literature reviews, clinical performance, oral presentations, advanced life support assessment, OSCA, learning packages and assignments.
Inquiries should be directed to 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 4301. Website http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing/prospective/.
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