311842 v.1 General Nursing Stream (G Dip in Nursing)
Major/Stream Overview
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
This stream 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 stream, which is focused on the development of the multiple roles of the clinical expert through studies in specialist and advanced practice role development.
Major/Stream Entry and Completion Details
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.
Major/Stream Organisation
| 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 OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 307053 | v.2 | Inquiry into Quality Health Care 532 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4712 | v.3 | Qualitative Methods in Health Research 582 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 301950 | v.4 | Research and Evaluation in International Health 600 | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 306931 | v.1 | Advanced Nursing Practice - Primary Health Care 561 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307495 | v.1 | Developmental Health 561 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307484 | v.2 | Advanced Diagnostics 561 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301413 | v.3 | Health Contract 590 | 8.0 | 50.0 | |
| 308409 | v.1 | Health Project Preparation 591 | 25.0 | ||
| 5755 | v.6 | Managerial Effectiveness 571 | 39.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312180 | v.1 | Introduction to Dementia Care 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
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