Course code: 1752 + Off-campus (School of Nursing, Peninsula) + Full-fee-paying course: $TBC (Australian residents); $10,500 (international students) + 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.
Applicants would normally have relevant registration (eg Division 1, 3 or 4 with the Nurses Board of Victoria), with at least one year of nursing experience, and have a degree in nursing or related discipline.
The course consists of seven units, 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:
Assessment includes assignments, skills assessment, online discussion and an examination.
For further information, contact the administrative officer (postgraduate), School of Nursing, Peninsula campus, telephone +61 3 9904 4156 or email nursing.pg@nursing.monash.edu.au.
Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer (Postgraduate), School of Nursing, Peninsula Campus, Monash University, McMahons Road, Frankston, Victoria 3199, Australia, by no later than mid- January 2005.
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