311842 v.1 General Nursing Stream (PG Dip in Nursing)

Introduction

This course enhances professional career development, preparing nurses for advanced clinical practice with individuals, families, groups and communities. Nursing theory and research as well as professional role development are an integral part of the course, which is focused on the development of the multiple roles of the clinical expert through studies in specialist and advanced practice role development.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Requirement to be currently registered nurses, or eligible for registration as a registered nurse with the Singapore Nurses Board, with a bachelor degree in nursing and with a minimum of one year post-registration clinical experience.. Evidence of successful completion of appropriate research units is an additional course prerequisite. Selection is based on academic performance, clinical experience, professional references and an interview.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is of three semesters full-time duration or equivalent part-time.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
13152	v.3	Health Research Methods 681	4.0	25.0
311225	v.1 +	Clinical Leadership 561	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 2 OPTIONS		50.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
12112	v.4	Clinical Research Methods 684	4.0	25.0
		OR
4712	v.3	Qualitative Methods in Health Research 582	4.0	25.0
		OR
301950	v.3	Research and Evaluation in International Health 600	8.0	25.0
307053	v.1	Inquiry into Quality Patient Care 532	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 2 OPTIONS		50.0
				100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified)			Hrs/Wk	Credit
12112	v.4	Clinical Research Methods 684	4.0	25.0
301413	v.3	Health Contract 590	8.0	50.0
306931	v.1	Advanced Nursing Practice - Primary Health Care 561	6.0	25.0
307484	v.1	Diagnostics 561	4.0	25.0
307495	v.1	Developmental Health 561	4.0	25.0
308409	v.1	Health Project Preparation 591	3.0	25.0
308411	v.1	Diabetes and Pregnancy 543	4.0	25.0
312180	v.1	Introduction to Dementia Care 511	3.0	25.0
5755	v.6	Managerial Effectiveness 571	39.0	25.0

An optional unit can be selected in place of Domicilliary Nursing Practice 562.