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Postgraduate handbook 2005 - Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Mental Health)

Course code: 1752

Course description

This two-year, part-time course offered by the School of Nursing & Midwifery 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.

Entry requirements

Applicants would normally have a degree in nursing or a related discipline; registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria (Division, or eligible for Registration) ; and at least one year of nursing experience. Special entry may be available.

Course structure

This course consists of three core units and four elective units, normally completed over a period of two years. Successful completion of the course requires the study of three core units and elective units. This course incorporates the accredited Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Mental Health) and leads to endorsement as a psychiatric nurse by the Nurses Board of Victoria.

Core units

Electives

The choice of units undertaken in year two varies according to the student's professional interests and career directions. Units are normally chosen from three broad themes:

Students should discuss the above elective areas with the course coordinator.

Assessment

Assessment includes assignments, skills assessment, online discussion and an exam.

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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