Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Advanced Clinical Practice)
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Year |
2010 |
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Course Code |
75511 |
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Version |
2 |
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Faculty |
Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
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Pre-requisites |
Completion of a nursing degree or equivalent qualification, and eligibility for nurse registration in Australia |
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Additional selection requirements |
It is recommended that applicants have completed a minimum of one year of full-time clinical experience (or part-time equivalent) as a registered nurse. |
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Special admission requirements |
Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
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Credit points |
12 credit points |
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Additional course rules |
Nil |
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Additional completion requirements |
Nil |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
NS5001:03 Applied Physiological Assessment
NS5002:03 Nursing Inquiry for Specialist Practice
Options
Select 6 credit points of specified NS level 5 subjects
NS5112:03 Physiological Processes in Midwifery
NS5113:03 Pathophysiological Processes in Midwifery
NS5230:03 Clinical Governance Project
NS5405:03 Introduction to Nurse Education
NS5406:03 Clinical Teaching in Nursing
NS5407:03 Contemporary Issues in Nurse Education
NS5408:03 Implementation of Clinical Teaching Strategies
NS5501:03 Contemporary Issues in Acute Care Nursing
NS5601:03 Processes of Normal Ageing
NS5602:03 Assessment of Altered Health Status in the Aged
NS5603:03 Management of Major Clinical Problems in the Care of the Aged
NS5604:03 Contemporary Issues in Ageing and Health
NS5710:03 Nursing Management Across the Health Sector
NS5730:03 Advanced Surgical Nursing
NS5740:03 Advanced Medical Nursing
NS5750:03 Dispute Resolution: A Nursing Perspective
NS5770:03 Nursing Leadership
NS5880:03 Managing Mental Health in General Health Settings
NS5907:03 Contemporary Issues in Chronic Illness
Candidature
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Expected time to complete |
1 year part-time |
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Maximum time to complete |
3 years |
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Maximum leave of absence |
1 year |
Progression
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Course progression requisites |
Nil |
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Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
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Special assessment requirements |
Nil |
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Accreditation requirements |
Nil |
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Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Nil |
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Supplementary exam for final subject |
Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
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Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
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Maximum allowed |
6 credit points |
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Currency |
Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
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Expiry |
Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 7 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
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Other restrictions |
Not applicable |
Award Details
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Inclusion of majors on testamur |
Not applicable, this course does not include majors |
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Exit with lesser award |
Not applicable |
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Course articulation |
Not applicable |
Document Modification History
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Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
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1-09 |
10/2009 |
Original document |
10/2009 |