Course and Subject Handbook 2013 Course Information Postgraduate Courses Advanced Clinical Practice Major

Advanced Clinical Practice Major

Information valid for students commencing in 2013.

Major Code

PDN-ACP

Version

1

Available in

Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing

Credit point value

21 credit points for single major

Other details

N/A

Structure

Core Subjects

NS5001:03 Applied Physiological Assessment

Options

Select 6 credit points of specified HS or NS or level 5 subjects:

HS5555:03 Infection Prevention and Control in Health Care Settings

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

NS5500:03 Nursing Assessment and Management of the Acutely Ill Adult

NS5501:03 Contemporary Issues in Acute Care Nursing

NS5511:03 Intensive Care Nursing 1

NS5512:03 Intensive Care Nursing 2

NS5522:03 Tropical Nursing

NS5604:03 Contemporary Issues in Care of the Older Adult

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

NS5801:03 Cardiac Nursing 1

NS5802:03 Cardiac Nursing 2

NS5880:03 Managing Mental Health in General Health Settings

NS5907:03 Contemporary Issues in Chronic Illness

OR

6 credit points Advanced Standing from Queensland Health TPNEP Programs or equivalent

PLUS

Select 12 credit points of level 5 NS subjects