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Postgraduate handbook 2005 - Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Emergency)

Course code: 3553

Course description

This course, offered by the School of Nursing & Midwifery, 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.

Entry requirements

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. Students must have clinical support for the duration of the course.

Course structure

This one-year, part-time course consists of two 12-credit-point core units offered over two semesters. Study days are in block of two-to-four days per month spread over each semester. Students must engage in a minimum of three days per week paid employment in an emergency department over the duration of the course. Students are required to undertake the following core units.

Core units

Assessment

Assessment includes case study reports, tests, online tutorial discussion groups, clinical skills, exams, clinical performance, advanced life support assessment, learning packages and assignments.

Inquiries

Administrative Officer (Postgraduate)
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Monash University
Gippsland campus
Northways Road
Churchill, Victoria 3842
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9902 6441
Fax: +61 3 9902 6527


Administrative Officer (Postgraduate)
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Monash University
Peninsula campus
McMahons Road
Frankston, Victoria 3199
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9904 4156
Fax: +61 3 9904 4655
Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing/postgraduate/

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