Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (GDipNSc)
Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (GDipNSc)
Program Code
GDNSC
Program Faculty
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Special Notes
Academic Year
2020
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
This program is designed to provide opportunities for nurses to develop advanced skills in clinical inquiry, practice and leadership in professional nursing. It provides students with knowledge and understanding of research methods, critical analysis, leadership and theoretical perspectives that inform nursing.
Students are able to specialise in: Acute Care Nursing; Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing; Cardiac Nursing; Emergency Nursing; Intensive Care Nursing; Oncology Nursing; Orthopaedic Nursing; and Perioperative Nursing.
Note: The following clinical speciality courses will not be offered in 2020:
- Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing
- Perioperative Nursing
Conditions
Condition of Admission
Student and Professional Registration: Students accepted into the program are required to be registered with the relevant regulatory authority and working as a registered nurse a minimum of 0.64 FTE in the speciality area.
An applicant for admission to the program of study for the Graduate Diploma / Master of Nursing Science Stage 1 shall:
- be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a nurse in Australia
- and be employed at a minimum of 0.64 FTE in the specialty setting (except for the Generic Graduate Diploma)
- and have qualified for a degree of Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent, of a university accepted for the purposes by the University
- and have at least two years’ experience as a registered nurse in the field of the specialisation to be undertaken.
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Program Coordinator before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
Academic Program Rules for Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science
There shall be a Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study from one of the following specialisations with a combined total of not less than 24 units, comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 9 units
- One specialisation to the value of 15 units may be taken from the following:
- Acute Care Nursing
- Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing
- Cardiac Nursing
- Emergency Nursing
- Intensive Care Nursing
- Oncology Nursing
- Orthopaedic Nursing
- Perioperative Nursing
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 9 units.
Courses to the value of up to 9 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value NURSING 7102 Research Literacy 3 NURSING 7101 Professional Practice 3 NURSING 7100 Knowledge Translation 3
Major
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Acute Care Nursing
To satisfy the requirements for Acute Care Nursing students must complete courses to the value of 15 units.
Courses to the value of up to 15 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value NURSING 7113 Recognition & Response to Clinical Deterioration 3 NURSING 7105 Acute Care Nursing I 6 NURSING 7106 Acute Care Nursing II 6 -
Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing
To satisfy the requirements for Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing students must complete courses to the value of 15 units.
Courses to the value of up to 15 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value NURSING 7114 Introduction to Anaesthetic & Recovery Nursing 6 NURSING 7115 Specialised Anaesthetic & Recovery Nursing 6 NURSING 7116 Concepts Anaesthetics & Recovery Nursing Practice 3 -
Cardiac Nursing
To satisfy the requirements for Cardiac Nursing students must complete courses to the value of 15 units.
Courses to the value of up to 15 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value NURSING 7118 Critical Care Essentials 3 NURSING 7031 Foundations of Critical Care 6 NURSING 7151 Cardiovascular Care 6 -
Emergency Nursing
To satisfy the requirements for Emergency Nursing students must complete courses to the value of 15 units.
Courses to the value of up to 15 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value NURSING 7031 Foundations of Critical Care 6 NURSING 7118 Critical Care Essentials 3 NURSING 7154 Emergency Nursing 6 -
Intensive Care Nursing
To satisfy the requirements for Intensive Care Nursing students must complete courses to the value of 15 units.
Courses to the value of up to 15 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value NURSING 7118 Critical Care Essentials 3 NURSING 7136 Intensive Care II 6 NURSING 7031 Foundations of Critical Care 6 -
Oncology Nursing
To satisfy the requirements for Oncology Nursing students must complete courses to the value of 15 units.
Courses to the value of up to 15 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value NURSING 7138 Haematology/Oncology Nursing I 6 NURSING 7139 Haematology/Oncology Nursing II 6 NURSING 7140 Haematology/Oncology Nursing Practice 3 -
Orthopaedic Nursing
To satisfy the requirements for Orthopaedic Nursing students must complete courses to the value of 15 units.
Courses to the value of up to 15 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value NURSING 7142 Advanced Orthopaedic Nursing Practice I 3 NURSING 7143 Therapeutic Management of the Orthopaedic Patient 6 NURSING 7144 Advanced Orthopaedic Nursing Practice II 3 NURSING 7141 Orthopaedic Trauma Nursing 3 -
Perioperative Nursing
To satisfy the requirements for Perioperative Nursing students must complete courses to the value of 15 units.
Courses to the value of up to 15 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value NURSING 7145 Introduction to Perioperative Nursing 6 NURSING 7152 Specialised Perioperative Nursing Practice 3 NURSING 7153 Concepts of Perioperative Nursing Practice 6 -
Non-specialist Graduate Diploma
To satisfy the requirements for Non-specialist Graduate Diploma students must complete courses to the value of 15 units.
Courses to the value of up to 15 units may be taken from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value NURSING 7113 Recognition & Response to Clinical Deterioration 3 NURSING 7141 Orthopaedic Trauma Nursing 3 NURSING 6117OL Infection Control Nursing 6 NURSING 7140 Haematology/Oncology Nursing Practice 3 NURSING 7153 Concepts of Perioperative Nursing Practice 6 NURSING 7116 Concepts Anaesthetics & Recovery Nursing Practice 3 NURSING 7208 Aboriginal People and Health Care 3 NURSING 7214 Neuro Science Nursing I 6 NURSING 7104 Introduction to Mental Health 3