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Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Orthopaedic Nursing)

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Degree Type Graduate Diploma

Duration 1 year full-time or part-time? equiv.

SATAC Code 3GD041

2009
ATAR N/A

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  • Program Outline
    Advancing Practice. Clinical Impact

    This academic plan is designed to provide opportunities for nurses to develop advanced knowledge and specialist skills in orthopaedic nursing.

    Graduates of this academic plan will be able to care for adult and paediatric patients with both chronic musculoskeletal disorders and conditions or traumatic musculoskeletal injuries, throughout their whole continuum of care. While most of the focus is based within an acute care setting there is discussion on the potential for an increased role of orthopaedic nursing in the community setting.

    Successful completion of Semester 1 specialty courses is a prerequisite for continuing in Semester 2 specialty courses.

  • Program Structure
    SPECIALITY CORE COURSES

    Nursing & Medical Science in Orthopaedic Nursing I
    Units: 4 units
    Teaching period: Semester 1
    This course focuses on Nursing & Medical Science specific to the field of orthopaedic nursing. The focus is on the physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry and therapeutics supporting the prevention, assessment and diagnostic studies of musculoskeletal conditions.
    Specific musculoskeletal disorders are then discussed utilising the same theoretical framework.

    Nursing & Medical Science in Orthopaedic Nursing II
    Units: 4 units
    Teaching period: Semester 2
    This course builds on students' previous learning in Nursing & Medical Science in Orthopaedics I. Specific musculoskeletal disorders, therapeutic management of co-morbidities, peri-acute rehabilitation and discharge planning of the orthopaedic patient are addressed supported by the underpinning physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, therapeutics and nursing science.

    Orthopaedic Nursing I
    Units: 4 units
    Teaching period: Semester 1
    This course largely consists of field based learning within the area of orthopaedic nursing,
    supported by virtual classroom tutorials and a 2-day workshop. It focuses on advanced clinical skill acquisition based on theoretical framework of care, aligned with topics covered in Nursing and Medical Science in Orthopaedics I.

    Orthopaedic Nursing II
    Units: 4 units
    Teaching period: Semester 2
    This course builds on students' previous learning in Orthopaedic Nursing I. It focuses on further advanced clinical skill acquisition based on theoretical framework of care, aligned with topics covered in Nursing and Medical Science in Orthopaedics II. As with Orthopaedic Nursing I material is presented via virtual classroom and a 2-day workshop.

    CORE COURSES

    Developing Advanced Practice in Health Systems I
    Units: 4 units
    Teaching period: Semester 1 or Semester 2
    This course examines contemporary issues related to advanced nursing
    practice and considers the supports and constraints within which nurses
    practice. Topics include ethics of care, leadership, advocacy, evidence
    based practice, health service management, professional standards,
    health informatics and multicultural health care.

    Developing Advanced Practice in Health Systems II
    Units: 4 units
    Teaching period: Semester 1 or Semester 2
    This course examines the evaluation of clinical practice through
    clinical audit. Students progress through a series of readings and
    activities that introduce clinical audit and then progressively work
    through the processes involved in the development, conduct and reporting
    of an audit of clinical practice.

    Focused Reading in Clinical Nursing (for students granted advanced standing)
    Units: 4 units
    Teaching period: Semester 1 or Semester 2
    This course examines contemporary clinical nursing practice through a
    critical review of the literature with a focus on acute care nursing
    practice. Students are required to follow a protocol to ensure
    scientific rigour and minimise potential bias.
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  • Admission and Fee Information

    Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
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    Domestic applicants

    Not a domestic applicant? ?

    SATAC Code 3GD041
    Annual tuition fees ?
    Commonwealth-supported place: $5,310
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Graduate entry only.
    Applicants must:
    1. be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a nurse in Australia or New Zealand, and 2. hold a degree of Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent; or, have at least two years experience as a registered nurse in the field of the specialisation to be undertaken.
    Additional Entry Requirements ?
    Applicants must also complete an "Additional Information Request Form", available at www.health.adelaide.edu.au/nursing/students/programs/#applications. This form should be submitted within ten working days after applying to SATAC. Applicants must provide a Curriculum Vitae with the form.
    How to Apply ?
    SATAC Code: 3GD041

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant? ?

    IELTS Overall 6.5 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $23,100
    Mid-year entry? No
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Graduate entry only
    Prerequisites ?
    Registered nurses currently employed full-time or a minimum of 60% in relevant field
    Equivalent Scores
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6.5
    6
    6
    6
    6
    How to Apply ?

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $23,100
    Mid-year entry? No
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Graduate entry only
  • Study Plans

    The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

    SPECIALITY CORE COURSES

    Nursing & Medical Science in Orthopaedic Nursing I
    Teaching period: Semester 1
    This course focuses on Nursing & Medical Science specific to the field of orthopaedic nursing. The focus is on the physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry and therapeutics supporting the prevention, assessment and diagnostic studies of musculoskeletal conditions. Specific musculoskeletal disorders are then discussed utilising the same theoretical framework.

    Nursing & Medical Science in Orthopaedic Nursing II
    Teaching period: Semester 2
    This course builds on students’ previous learning in Nursing & Medical Science in Orthopaedics I. Specific musculoskeletal disorders, therapeutic management of co-morbidities, peri-acute rehabilitation and discharge planning of the orthopaedic patient are addressed supported by the underpinning physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, therapeutics and nursing science.

    Orthopaedic Nursing I
    Teaching period: Semester 1
    This course largely consists of field based learning within the area of orthopaedic nursing,
    supported by virtual classroom tutorials and a 2-day workshop. It focuses on advanced clinical skill acquisition based on theoretical framework of care, aligned with topics covered in Nursing and Medical Science in Orthopaedics I.

    Orthopaedic Nursing II
    Teaching period: Semester 2
    This course builds on students’ previous learning in Orthopaedic Nursing I. It focuses on further advanced clinical skill acquisition based on theoretical framework of care, aligned with topics covered in Nursing and Medical Science in Orthopaedics II. As with Orthopaedic Nursing I material is presented via virtual classroom and a 2-day workshop.

    CORE COURSES

    Developing Advanced Practice in Health Systems I
    Teaching period: Semester 1 or Semester 2
    This course examines contemporary issues related to advanced nursing practice and considers the supports and constraints within which nurses practice. Topics include ethics of care, leadership, advocacy, evidence based practice, health service management, professional standards, health informatics and multicultural health care.

    Developing Advanced Practice in Health Systems II
    Teaching period: Semester 1 or Semester 2
    This course examines the evaluation of clinical practice through clinical audit. Students progress through a series of readings and activities that introduce clinical audit and then progressively work through the processes involved in the development, conduct and reporting of an audit of clinical practice.

    Focused Reading in Clinical Nursing (for students granted advanced standing)
    Teaching period: Semester 1 or Semester 2
    This course examines contemporary clinical nursing practice through a critical review of the literature with a focus on acute care nursing practice. Students are required to follow a protocol to ensure scientific rigour and minimise potential bias.

  • Program Rules

    Applicants must

    1. be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a nurse in Australia or New Zealand, and
    2. hold a degree of Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent; or, have at least two years experience as a registered nurse in the field of the specialisation to be undertaken.

    This academic plan is offered to registered nurses currently employed full-time or for a minimum of 0.6 in the specialty setting.

  • Further Information
    Please contact the Discipline of Nursing for information:
    Administrative Officer
    Telephone: +61 8 8303 3595
    Email: nursing.sec@adelaide.edu.au

    Further information available at http://www.health.adelaide.edu.au/nursing
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