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S64 Graduate Certificate in Practice Nursing

The Graduate Certificate in Practice Nursing develops knowledge and skills of registered nurses within the general practice setting.  The program prepares registered nurses to develop, coordinate and administer systems and processes which assist individuals, groups and the general practice team to anticipate and manage health care interventions and potential risks to facilitate quality client outcomes.

 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

This course is available to students who hold a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.

 
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

At least two years of experience in the general practice setting is a desirable requirement for entrance into this course.

 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Online.

On-Line
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

 

The Graduate Certificate in Practice Nursing is a 60 credit point course with three core units of study.

 

 
CORE UNITS
The Graduate Certificate in Practice Nursing requires the completion of three core units,
 
GPN4100 General Practice Nursing 1 20 
GPN4101 General Practice Nursing 2 20 
GPN4102 Advanced Health Assessment 20 
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009