Course code: 2922 + Off-campus (School of Nursing, Gippsland and Peninsula) + Full-fee-paying course: $TBC (Australian residents); $5250 (international students) + Course coordinators: Ailsa Rickards/Joan Yalden
The course has been specifically designed to prepare nurses
for entry to specialty practice in gerontological nursing. It is designed to
support the practice of caring for the older person across a broad range of
clinical settings. The course develops an understanding of the ageing process,
the health and wellness potential, as well as the health problems commonly
associated with the phenomena of growing older.
Students are assisted in developing the ability to apply advanced
problem-solving skills to patient care and symptom management for the dying
person and to respond to changes taking place in an increasingly complex aged
care and health care environment. Graduates will contribute to the holistic
care of older people and their families and the development of gerontological
nursing practice.
Applicants would normally have relevant registration (eg Division 1 with the Nurses Board of Victoria), with at least one year of nursing experience, and have a degree in nursing or a related discipline. Experience in the relevant area of practice is desirable.
The course consists of two units, which will normally be completed over a period of one year. The course is offered by off-campus learning or by flexible mode (ie a combination of on-campus and off-campus learning teaching methods). Successful completion of the course requires the study of the following two core units:
Please note that to satisfy the requirements of unit assignments, it is expected that students will network with practitioners and agencies in the field of gerontic nursing. Students need to develop an understanding of all areas of aged care, and should negotiate with other facilities and agencies (outside their current environment of practice) to spend at least one day in a variety of settings, eg rehabilitation, hospice, acute care, nursing homes and hostels, ACAT team, community option/linkages packages, and domiciliary care teams.
Assessment includes assignments, computer assessment and examination.
Further informationFor further information, contact the administrative officer (postgraduate) at the School of Nursing, Gippsland campus, telephone +61 3 9902 6441 or email nursing.pg@med.monash.edu.au. Completed applicationsCompleted applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer (Postgraduate), School of Nursing, Gippsland campus, Monash University, Northways Road, Churchill, Victoria 3842, Australia, by no later than mid-January 2005. |
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