Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Cardiac Nursing)
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    Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Cardiac Nursing)

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
    University Rank:#82
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 40,000 / Year(s)
    Next IntakeFebruary 1, 2024

    Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Cardiac Nursing)

    About

    Note: this program is not available to international students


    Advance your career in cardiac nursing 

    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 cardiac nursing who want to build their competencies for senior positions in the area. You'll graduate prepared to expertly assess and manage adult patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions.

    Our Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Cardiac Nursing) is delivered via a blend of online courses and face-to-face teaching on campus. You will:

    • work through six courses, three with a cardiovascular or critical care focus
    • explore professional issues such as accountability, ethics, advocacy, leadership and cultural competence
    • consider current theories, debates and issues in cardiac nursing
    • build skills for research and evidence-based practice.

    A generic Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science is also available for nurses without the required speciality experience.Our Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science is a highly flexible online degree. It's well suited to registered rural or remote nurses, and those not yet working in a specialty. The degree is structured to include face-to-face sessions in order to meet requirements for international students.Note:This degree is only available in blended mode and on-campus attendance is required.  if you are a continuing student in the degree and are unable to attend campus, please contact your program coordinator for program advice.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry to postgraduate coursework programs as a minimum requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from an approved institution as a qualification for entry. Some of the graduate certificates and graduate diplomas that are offered may be accepted as qualifying work for entry to a Masters program, or as professional qualifications in their own right. For further information.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 65
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 94

    Career

    Career Readiness

    Graduates are prepared for careers in a variety of settings from clinical to community, rural, acute care and other non-clinical areas. The Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Cardiac Nursing) provides graduates with a rigorous grounding in cardiac nursing and competencies required to take on a senior position working within a range of specialist cardiac settings.



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    Graduate Attributes

    The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes.
    1. Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
    2. Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
    3. Teamwork and communication skills
    4. Professionalism and leadership readiness
    5. Intercultural and ethical competency
    6. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
    7. Digital capabilities
    8. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

    Potential careers

    Clinical Nurse Consultant, Nurse, Nurse Educator, Nurse Manager

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 110

    How to Apply

    Online application checklist

    • Complete the student agreement (IDP applicants only)
    • Attach the following as PDF files
      • Academic transcripts and graduation certificates for all school and tertiary studies you have undertaken (original language and certified English translations)
      • Official English testing results from IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson or Cambridge CAE/CPE (if applicable)
      • Syllabus of subjects if you wish to be considered for advanced standing (credit transfer)
      • Any professional qualification or memberships you may have
      • A copy of your passport and visa (if applicable)
    • Payment of AUD $110 for the Application Fee (required upon submission)

    System Requirements

    The application site is optimised for:

    • Chrome 30, Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 27, Safari 7.
    • You must use an English language keyboard
    • Your screen area needs to be set at least at 1024 x 768 pixels or higher resolution to ensure you are able to view the Scroll Bars and Continue buttons within the services

    Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Cardiac Nursing)

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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