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301870 v.2 Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nursing (Nephrology Nursing)


PGradDipClinNurs(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

Introduction

This course is designed to provide Registered Nurses with the theoretical foundation relevant to Nephrology nursing which guides nursing practice in this specialised area of nursing. Those undertaking this course are expected to have prior knowledge and skills related to nephrology nursing as this collaborative course is built on the Certificate in Nephrology Nursing course provided by Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Western Australia.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A currently registered nurse, who has registration or is eligible for registration with the Nurses Board of Western Australia, with a bachelor degree in nursing or equivalent or a degree in a related discipline. Those entering with a degree from an appropriate discipline where areas of essential nursing knowledge and skills are deficient, are required to undertake selected units prior to commencing the course. Evidence of successful completion of appropriate research units is also a course prerequisite. Selection is based on academic performance, clinical experience, professional references, or have 12 months post-registration clinical experience, provide a satisfactory academic record, provide evidence of appropriate communication and interpersonal skills.

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Applicants who have successfully completed the hospital based component may also receive recognition of prior learning.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. As most units are offered only once in each year and in the required sequence of study, there is some limitation of choice for those studying part-time.

Course Organisation

Students complete the advanced nursing practice component of this course within an approved hospital and or agency course.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. No tuition fee is payable for the industrial experience unit - Nursing 517 - Nephrology Nursing.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Full Year

301869 v.2 #* Nursing 517 - Nephrology Nursing 3.0 125.0
4960 v.3 * Nursing Studies 571 1.0 25.0
  150.0

Year 1 Semester 1

13364 v.2   Nursing Studies 575 2.0 25.0
  25.0

Year 2 Semester 2

4712 v.3   Qualitative Methods in Health Research 582 4.0 25.0
  OR  
13152 v.3 + Health Research Methods 681 4.0 25.0
  25.0
#* This is a full year hospital based clinical practice program.
* This is a full year unit completed over semester one and semester two of an academic year. No result is given until the end of semester two.
+ Health Research Methods 681 can be substituted in Semester 1 for part-time students
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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