187807 v.3 Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

PGradDipNurs(Curtin)

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Introduction
This course in advanced clinical nursing practice is characterised by knowledge and competencies within defined areas of individual specialisation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A currently registered nurse, who has registration with the Nurses Board of Western Australia, with a nursing degree or equivalent and a minimum of 12 months post-registration clinical experience. Those entering with a degree from an appropriate discipline, where areas of essential nursing knowledge and skills are deficient, are required to undertake bridging units prior to commencing the specialisation units. Selection is based on academic performance, clinical experience, professional references and where necessary, an interview. Overseas applicants must have completed a nursing program of three years or more leading to registration, be currently registered in their own country and provide documentation to that effect. They must also have met the usual entrance requirements. Overseas applicants are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English language. On acceptance into the course, overseas students are advised of requirements for provisional registration by the Nurses Board of Western Australia.

Specific Requirements
The completion of satisfactory clinic and/or practical experience is a compulsory component of this course. Whilst every effort is made to arrange placements, the university accepts no responsibility should agencies refuse to accept any student. 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.

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 required sequence of study, there is some limitation of choice for those studying part-time.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
10652	v.3		Advanced Nursing 575	2.0	25.0
10654	v.2		Advanced Nursing 577	6.0	25.0
13152	v.2		Health Research Methods 681	4.0	25.0
13364	v.2		Nursing Studies 575	2.0	25.0
					100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
10653	v.3		Advanced Nursing 576	2.0	25.0
10655	v.3		Advanced Nursing 578	8.0	50.0
4712	v.3		Qualitative Methods in Health Research 582	4.0	25.0
			OR
12112	v.2		Clinical Research Methods 584	4.0	25.0
					100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2003	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2003	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.