Postgraduate handbook 2005 - Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Critical Care)

Course code: 1243

Course description

This course, offered by the School of Nursing & Midwifery, prepares nurses for practice in the dynamic, technological and multidisciplinary environment of critical care. In collaboration with relevant health care agencies, the course responds to industry needs for highly educated critical care nurse clinicians in metropolitan, regional and rural hospitals. Clinical practice is included in the course and takes place in a variety of settings throughout metropolitan and south-eastern Victoria.

Entry requirements

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 professional clinical experience. Special entry may be available. Students must have clinical support for the duration of the course.

Course structure

The course is offered full-time over one year or part-time over two years. Students will be required to undertake four 12-credit-point units (two core and two elective units). Students must engage in a minimum of three days per week paid employment in a critical care or coronary care unit during the first 12 months of the course.

Core units

• NUR5703 Advanced pathophysiology and health assessment
• NUR4924 Critical care nursing

Elective units

A further 24 credit points of elective units may be selected from units within other postgraduate nursing courses, negotiated with the course coordinator.

Assessment

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

Administrative Officer (Postgraduate)
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Monash University
Gippsland campus
Northways Road
Churchill, Victoria 3800
Australia
Telephone: + 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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