Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Advanced Clinical Practice)
Information valid for students commencing in 2011.
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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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Course 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 Contemporary Issues in Specialised Practice
Options
Select 6 credit points of specified NS level 5 subjects
NS5112:03 Physiological Processes in Midwifery
NS5113:03 Pathophysiological Processes in Midwifery
NS5225:03 Care of the ‘At Risk’ Newborn
NS5226:03 Infant Feeding and Nutrition
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
NS5604:03 Contemporary Issues in Ageing and Health
NS5605:03 Advanced Assessment of the Older Adult
NS5606:03 Clinical Management of the Older Adult in the Community
NS5607:03 Clinical Management of the Older Adult in Health Care Facilities
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 8 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 |
Candidates who complete this course are eligible for entry to the Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing, Master of Nursing Studies, Master of Advanced Nursing Practice or Master of Nursing Leadership and may be granted advanced standing for subjects completed under this course. |
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 |