Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience Nursing

Description

This course is available for new admissions every second year. The next intake is in 2012.

This course prepares registered nurses to become neuroscience nurses in various health care settings.


The course is designed to impart the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding to enable registered nurses to:

•practise safely and competently in the specialty of neuroscience nursing
•synthesise specialty knowledge, skills and expertise in order to enhance the quality of care for patients and their families
•make appropriate clinical judgments in relation to the care of people with neurological problems
•critically evaluate their practice to enhance professional practice
•develop the ability to actively contribute to the professional development of others
•appropriately counsel and support patients and their families as they deal with their health and lifestyle adjustments
•use research in order to make informed decisions about nursing practice.

Students develop specialised skills and knowledge needed to become neuroscience nurses and learn to recognise and support the unique characteristics of the neuroscience patient population.

Requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

Applicants must hold current registration as a nurse in Australia. Registered nurses who do not have an undergraduate diploma or degree but do have recent relevant work experience and can demonstrate the capacity to undertake tertiary study may also be considered eligible. Applicants must hold a current Authority to Practise, or be a registered nurse in their own country or place of residence and hold a current Authority to Practise. Applicants must have concurrent employment in, or access to, the area of study and one year of post-registration clinical experience. Students' current nursing/midwifery registration will be confirmed via the National Register of Practitioners at: www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registers-of-Practitioners.aspx Students should ensure that details of their registration are up-to-date on this register.

Notes

Students must complete a total of 24 credit points, comprising four specified nursing subjects. There are structured work-based learning opportunities for students who are employees of Northern Sydney Central Coast Health (NSCCH). These students may undertake a Clinical Accreditation Program (CAP) with NSCCH. This is at no cost to participants. Students who successfully complete the CAP are awarded an exemption from 92869 Specialty Clinical Practice.

This course is offered on a one-year, part-time basis. Subjects are offered via on-campus study days and online learning. Part-time study is usually undertaken at a rate of two subjects a semester. The normal attendance per subject is four full days spread over the semester.