Graduate Diploma of Emergency Nursing
Deakin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00113B
Nurses working in emergency departments are presented with the most varied, complex and often critically ill patients. The advanced specialist skills required to assess and prioritise patients presenting to emergency departments are in demand now more than ever in one of the highest growth areas of the health sector*. Deakins Graduate Diploma of Emergency Nursing prepares you to meet that demand. Ranked 20th in the world^, our School of Nursing and Midwifery is one of the largest and best in Australia. By studying your Graduate Diploma of Emergency Nursing at Deakin, you will be guided through industry-informed coursework by experts in emergency care nursing and have access to the Schools extensive cutting-edge research, which is recognised as well above world standard.
Structure
To complete the requirements of the Graduate Diploma of Emergency Nursing, students must attain 8 credit points, comprising of 6 credit points of core (compulsory) units, plus 2 credit points of electives, of which 1 must be from the course electives, the remaining 1 can be from any level 7 electives from anywhere in the university including stackable short courses (0.5cp microcredentials), subject to eligibility.
Subjects
- Academic Integrity Module
Standard entry requirements
Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent, and Registration as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with no conditions and restrictions and Applicants must provide evidence of employment in Australia working in a relevant specialist area with appropriate clinical supervision for the duration of the course. As the Specialisation pathways courses are offered collaboratively between the University and a range of partnership/ collaborating hospitals, student selection into the course is a joint process. Students must independently apply for and seek permanent employment within a collaborating hospital to support and provide a sound clinical learning environment for the clinical program requirements of the course.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Cloud(online) | International: $55,600 | No |
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