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UTS course code: C07069
Testamur title: Graduate Diploma in Clinical Practice
Abbreviation: GradDipN
Course fee: $141.67 per cp (local); $7,500 per semester (international)
Total credit points: 48
UTS course code: C04138
Testamur title: Master of Nursing in Clinical Practice
Abbreviation: MN
Course fee: $141.67 per cp (local); $7,500 per semester (international)
Total credit points: 72
Course aims
Advanced standing
Course duration
Course structure
Majors
Elective subjects
The purpose of these courses is to provide registered nurses with the knowledge, expertise and competencies for advanced practice in nursing. They aim to equip students for the increasing demands of clinical practice. Students wanting to undertake a major which will be identified on their transcripts must follow a prescribed pattern of subjects. If not, however, students can design their own program.
Clinical Accreditation Program
Students who complete a specified 6- or 12-credit-point Clinical Accreditation Program (CAP) with Northern Sydney Health (NSH) are eligible to apply for advanced standing in the Graduate Diploma/Master of Nursing in Clinical Practice.
Professional Development Pathway Program
Students who complete a specified 6-credit-point Professional Development Pathway Program with Central East Area Health are eligible to apply for advanced standing of six unspecified credit points in the Graduate Diploma/Master of Nursing courses where electives are offered.
The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Practice is offered on a one-year, full-time, or two-year, part-time basis.
The Master of Nursing in Clinical Practice is offered on a one-and-a-half year, full-time, or three-year, part-time basis.
Graduate Diploma in Clinical Practice
Students must complete a total of 48 credit points with a minimum of 6 credit points at 500 level:
- Two clinical practice subjects
- Two clinical studies subjects
- One professional studies subject
- One research subject
- Two elective subjects.
See the list of subjects available and subject categories, also see the suggested progression framework.
Master of Nursing in Clinical Practice
Students must complete a total of 72 credit points with a minimum of 18 credit points at 500 level.
The first 48 credit points are undertaken in the same way as the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Practice. The final 24 credit points can be completed in one of the following two ways:
- four subjects – 92894 Advanced Clinical Practice plus one clinical studies subject and two electives, or
- Project plus two electives – prerequisites apply.
Majors
Students can design their own program undertaking an appropriate number of subjects in the categories prescribed (Graduate Diploma and Master's level). Alternatively, if students wish to have a major identified on their transcript, they are required to undertake a number of specified subjects to satisfy a major area of study. Tables describing these majors follow.
Elective subjects
Students may choose their electives from either the Faculty or up to two subjects from other faculties with approval. Subjects must be offered at postgraduate level. See page 93 for a suggested progression framework.
| Anaesthetics and Recovery Room Nursing major |
| Subject number |
Subject name |
Credit points |
| 92868 |
Advanced Assessment in Nursing Practice (500 level) |
6 |
| 92906 |
Contexts of Recovery Room Nursing |
6 |
| 92905 |
Dimensions of Anaesthesia Nursing |
6 |
| 92869 |
Specialty Clinical Practice |
6 |
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One professional studies subject |
6 |
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One research subject |
6 |
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Two elective subjects1 |
12 |
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| Critical Care Nursing major |
| Subject number |
Subject name |
Credit points |
| 92868 |
Advanced Assessment in Nursing Practice (500 level) |
6 |
| 92919 |
Complex Critical Care |
6 |
| 92918 |
Fundamentals in Critical Care Nursing |
6 |
| 92869 |
Specialty Clinical Practice |
6 |
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One professional studies subject |
6 |
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One research subject |
6 |
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Two elective subject1 |
12 |
Footnote:
1. It is recommended that students enrol in 92713 Health Breakdown as one of the elective choices. |
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| Medical–Surgical Nursing major |
| Subject number |
Subject name |
Credit points |
| two of the following clinical studies subjects |
| 92900 |
Advanced Nursing: Cardio-respiratory and Renal Disruptions |
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| 92773 |
Advanced Nursing: Metabolic and Neuroendocrine Disruptions |
12 |
| 92901 |
Advanced Nursing: Immune Response and Haematological Disruptions (500 level) |
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| 92868 |
Advanced Assessment in Nursing Practice (500 level) |
6 |
| 92869 |
Specialty Clinical Practice |
6 |
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One professional studies subject |
6 |
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One research subject |
6 |
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Two elective subjects |
12 |
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| Mental Health Nursing major |
| Subject number |
Subject name |
Credit points |
| two of the following clinical studies subjects |
| 92875 |
Frameworks for Mental Health Nursing |
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| 92876 |
Therapeutic Interventions in Mental Health Care |
12 |
| 92877 |
Personal and Professional Development in Mental Health Nursing (500 level) |
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| 92868 |
Advanced Assessment in Nursing Practice (500 level) |
6 |
| 92869 |
Specialty Clinical Practice |
6 |
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One professional studies subject |
6 |
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One research subject |
6 |
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Two elective subjects |
12 |
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| Neonatal Nursing major |
| Subject number |
Subject name |
Credit points |
| 92868 |
Advanced Assessment in Nursing Practice (500 level) |
6 |
| 92895 |
Issues in Neonatal Care |
6 |
| 92871 |
Perinatal Development |
6 |
| 92869 |
Specialty Clinical Practice |
6 |
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One professional studies subject |
6 |
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One research subject |
6 |
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Two elective subjects |
12 |
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| Neuroscience Nursing major |
| Subject number |
Subject name |
Credit points |
| 92868 |
Advanced Assessment in Nursing Practice (500 level) |
6 |
| 92921 |
Neuroscience: Degenerative and Oncological |
6 |
| 92920 |
Neuroscience: Trauma and Cerebrovascular |
6 |
| 92869 |
Specialty Clinical Practice |
6 |
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One professional studies subject |
6 |
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One research subject |
6 |
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Two elective subjects1 |
12 |
Footnote:
1. It is recommended that students enrol in 92713 Health Breakdown as one of the elective choices. |
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| Paediatric Nursing major |
| Subject number |
Subject name |
Credit points |
| 92868 |
Advanced Assessment in Nursing Practice (500 level) |
6 |
| 92902 |
Care of the Acutely Ill Child |
6 |
| 92878 |
Care of the Child in Illness and Disability |
6 |
| 92869 |
Specialty Clinical Practice |
6 |
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One professional studies subject |
6 |
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One research subject |
6 |
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Two elective subjects |
12 |
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| Perioperative Nursing major |
| Subject number |
Subject name |
Credit points |
| 92868 |
Advanced Assessment in Nursing Practice (500 level) |
6 |
| 92881 |
Foundations of Perioperative Nursing |
6 |
| 92869 |
Specialty Clinical Practice |
6 |
| 92882 |
Techniques in Perioperative Nursing |
6 |
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One professional studies subject |
6 |
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One research subject |
6 |
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Two elective subjects |
12 |
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