Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Perioperative Nursing)
University of Adelaide
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00123M
Nurses are highly respected members of the community. They care for patients in a range of settings and touch lives with empathy, compassion and humour. This specialisation is suited to nurses currently practising perioperative nursing who want to build their competencies for senior positions in the area. Courses are delivered online with no compulsory attendance on campus, so the program is ideal for rural or remote nurses. Youll consolidate and build on essential knowledge as you: work through six courses, three with a perioperative focus. explore professional issues such as accountability, ethics, advocacy, leadership and cultural competence. consider current theories, debates and issues in perioperative nursing. build skills for research and evidence-based practice.
Standard entry requirements
Applicants must: 1. have a completed Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent, and have at least one years experience as a registered nurse in the field of the specialisation to be undertaken, and 2. be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a nurse in Australia or New Zealand and be employed at a minimum of 0. 64 FTE in the field of specialisation.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| North Terrace | International: $40,000 | No |
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