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Units indexed by faculty Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Emergency)Course code: 1626 + Course abbreviation: GradDipNurs(Emerg) + Total credit points required:48 + 4 semesters part-time Study mode and course locationOff-campus (Gippsland) Course descriptionThis course, offered by the School of Nursing, is designed to prepare specialist clinical nurses who are able to provide comprehensive care for the patient in the emergency setting. An extensive and diverse range of clinical experience is offered, incorporating patients of varying ages and level of acuity. Students must engage in a minimum of three days per week paid employment in an emergency department during the first 12 months of the course. 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 will be required to undertake one 12-point core unit, one 9-point core unit and one 3-point unit. In addition, students will be required to take a further 24 points of elective units. Core units
Elective unitsA further 24 points of elective units may be selected from units within other postgraduate nursing courses, to be negotiated with the course coordinator. AssessmentAssessment includes case study reports, tests, online tutorial discussion groups, clinical skills, exams, clinical performance, advanced life support assessment, learning package and assignments. Contact detailsInquiriesAdministrative Officer (Postgraduate) Telephone: +61 3 9902 6441 Administrative Officer (Postgraduate) Telephone: +61 3 9904 4156 Website: www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing/postgraduate/ Course coordinatorMs Jo Porter Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |