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Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Emergency)

Course code: 3553 + Course abbreviation: GradCertNurs(Emerg) + Total credit points required: 24 + 2 semesters part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Gippsland; Peninsula)

Course description

This course, offered by the School of Nursing and 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.

Course structure

The course consists of one 12-point core unit, one 9-point core unit and one 3-point core unit 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

NUR4901 Acute cardio respiratory management
NUR4925 Emergency nursing
NUR5703 Advanced pathophysiology and health assessment

Assessment

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

Contact details

Inquiries

Administrative Officer (Postgraduate)
School of Nursing and 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 and Midwifery
Monash University
Peninsula campus
McMahons Road
Frankston, Victoria 3199
Australia

Telephone: +61 3 9904 4156
Fax: +61 3 9904 4655

Website: www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing/postgraduate/

Course coordinator

Ms Jo Porter

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