Graduate Diploma of Clinical Nursing
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
The Graduate Diploma of Clinical Nursing is designed to extend knowledge gained through undergraduate nursing studies and to develop foundation research skills. The course provides evidence-based practice, leadership skills and principles, and managing professional development. Principles inherent in a cultural safety framework underpin the course to highlight the centrality of quality and safety in health care. It is expected that you will already be employed or have recent experience as a nurse. As part of this course, you will undertake assessments which have direct applications to your professional practice and context. On completion of this course, you may progress to the master's qualification specific to your discipline, with advanced standing for completed studies.
Structure
This 80-credit point course consists of core units building on a foundation of healthcare knowledge and skills. This course will introduce concepts of management, leadership, cultural safety as applied to the clinical context and skills in facilitating clinical learners.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points as detailed below.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCore Units(4 units)40cpCompulsory Core units totalling 40 credit points as detailed below. HEA541 Culture in PracticeHEA505 Facilitating Clinical LearnersHEA519 Quality and safety in HealthcareMAN509 Contemporary Management Issues Specialist Elective(4 units)40cpSpecialist Elective units totalling 40 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below. Advance Standing will be applied towards unit completed within the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing (GCCN).HEA542 Informing practice with evidenceHEA563 Clinical Specialisation 1HEA564 Clinical Specialisation 2PLUSHEA551 Child and Family Knowledge and Practice 1 (Paediatric stream only)orHEA561 Health Assessment in a Bio/Psycho/Social Context 80Total Credit PointsStudents who commenced in or after 2013The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Graduate Diploma AQF Level 8 course award. Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Subjects
- Health and Medicine
Standard entry requirements
Applicants must hold a Graduate Certificate of Clinical Nursing from CDU. Applicants must hold current registration as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). All applicants must provide evidence of current employment or recent experience in their field of nursing specialisation in their application. This course is only available by direct entry through MyNextCourse.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| CDU Online | No |
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