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Graduate Certificate in Nursing Science (Evidence-Based Practice)
Campus Teaching Hospitals
Degree Type Graduate Certificate
Duration
6 months
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code 3GC030
2011
ATAR
N/A
- Program Outline
Advancing Practice. Clinical Impact
This program is designed to provide opportunities for registered nurses to develop advanced skills in evidence-based practice. It provides an introduction to important components of evidence based practice, practice change and evaluation.
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Science (Evidence Based Practice Nursing) introduces the concept of evidence-based practice and provides a series of readings and activities addressing the major components of this approach to clinical practice. In particular, structuring a question to determine best evidence, finding and appraising the literature, and implementation and evaluation of evidence based practice. This program is relevant for all registered nurses, but may be of particular interest to those employed in areas such as quality coordination, nurse management and project management. - Program Structure
An Introduction to Evidence Based Health Care
Units: 6 units
Teaching Period: Semester 1 or 2
This course will examine the concept of evidence based practice. Topics will include the history of evidence based health care and constructing a question (topic identification). Students will develop skills in searching for evidence and determining the quality by using critical appraisal of the literature.
Change Management and Evaluation
Units: 6 units
Teaching Period: Semester 1 or 2
This course will consider the issues and strategies used to implement evidence-based practice. Change management theories and their applicability will be examined. Evaluation of practice change and clinical audit will also be considered. - Assessment
May include essays, case studies, discussion board participation, presentations, poster presentations, critiques, portfolios and exams.
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I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3GC030 Tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $2,824 for 6 monthsMid-year entry? Yes Enquiries University Contact 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.All applicants must ensure they correctly answer the question relating to Nursing current practising certificate when applying on GradStart. SATAC will attempt to confirm their registration on the online register of the relevant Nurses Board but if SATAC is unable to do so, applicants will be asked to submit a certified copy of their certificate.
Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants must also complete an "Additional Information Request Form", available at www.health.adelaide.edu.au/nursing/students/future/programs/. This form should be submitted within ten working days after applying.How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3GC030International applicants
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IELTS Overall 6.5 [more info] Tuition fee International student place: $12,750 for 6 months Mid-year entry? No Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyEquivalent Scores
IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting6.56666How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
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Tuition fee International student place: $12,750 for 6 months Mid-year entry? No Enquiries University Contact 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 2012 (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.Semester 1
- An Introduction to Evidence Based Health Care
Semester 2
- Change Management and Evaluation
- Career Opportunities
This program provides students with the knowledge to be a Registered Nurse in the area of specialisation.
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Specialist Registered Nurse, Nurse Researcher
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Last updated: Thursday, 24 May 2012
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