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Units indexed by faculty Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Children)Course code: 2081 + Course abbreviation: GradDipNurs(Child) + Total credit points required: 48 + 2 semesters full-time, 4 semesters part-time Study mode and course locationMultimode (Peninsula) Course descriptionThis course, offered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery, is designed to respond to the need within industry for specialist nurses who are able to care for the ill child and family. An extensive and diverse range of clinical experience is offered, incorporating children of varying age, with a wide range of health care needs and levels of acuity, within the hospital and the community. Course units are scheduled in a manner that enables students to undertake part-time employment. Entry requirementsApplicants 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. Course structureStudents are required to undertake a core unit, study modules offered by industry partners and elective units. Core unit
A further 24 points of elective units may be selected from units within other postgraduate nursing courses and are to be negotiated with the course coordinator. AssessmentAssessment includes clinical performance, case studies, written assignments, completion of learning packages and examinations. Contact detailsInquiriesAdministrative Officer (Postgraduate) Telephone: +61 3 9904 4156 Website: med.monash.edu.au/nursing/postgraduate/ Course coordinatorMs Shirley Burke Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |