Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing)

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    Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR
  • Duration

    1 year full-time
    (or part-time equiv.)
  • Start Dates

    February and July
  • Location

    Teaching Hospitals

Note: this program is not available to international students


Advance your career in anaesthetics and recovery 

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 anaesthetic and recovery nursing who want to build their competencies for senior positions in the area. Courses are delivered online with only one two-day campus workshop per semester, so the program is ideal for rural or remote nurses.

What will you do?

You’ll consolidate and build on essential knowledge as you:

  • work through six courses, three with an anaesthetic and recovery focus
  • explore professional issues such as accountability, ethics, advocacy, leadership and cultural competence
  • consider current theories, debates and issues in anaesthetics and recovery
  • 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. 

 *These specialisation courses are offered in ODD years only. Students should enrol into Core Courses in EVEN years and the specialisation courses in odd years as instructed by the Study Plan.


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.


  • Adelaide Nursing School ranked 51-100 in the world*
  • 24% industry growth predicted by 2025^
  • Flexible online study

*QS World University Rankings by subject, 2023
^Imip.gov.au Occupation projection

Entry Requirements

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Domestic applicants

SATAC Code 3GD030
Deferment Yes - 2 year
Intake February and July
Additional Entry Requirements
All applicants must upload the following documents as part of the SATAC application: * Current Curriculum Vitae (CV) * Current AHPRA registration certificate * Completed Supervisor Certification form - this form can be downloaded and printed from the following link:https://health.adelaide.edu.au/ua/media/2377/gdns-supervisor-cert.pdf Please note, the Supervisor Certification form requires the applicant's current Nursing Manager/Director to support their application and verify their employment.
Selection Criteria
Graduate entry

Higher Education Study Applicants must: 1. have a completed Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent, and have at least one years' experience as a registered nurse in the field of the specialisation to be undertaken, and 2. be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a nurse in Australia or New Zealand and be employed at a minimum of 0.64 FTE in the field of specialisation.

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    Student Profile
    Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2023
    Number of students Percentage of all students
    International students N/A N/A
    All students 11 100.0%

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Fees and Scholarships

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Domestic applicants

Indicative annual tuition fees
Commonwealth-supported place: $4,445

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Scholarships

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Careers

Career Readiness

Graduates are prepared for careers in a variety of settings from clinical to community, rural, acute care and other non-clinical areas. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing), students are prepared to assist anaesthetists and monitor patients during anaesthesia and in recovery.

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

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

Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:

Clinical Nurse Consultant;  Nurse;  Nurse Educator;  Nurse Manager

Degree Structure

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

 

Example Study Plan

Indicative study plan
Year1 S1 NURSING 7114
Introduction to Anaesthetic & Recovery Nursing
NURSING 7116
Concepts of Anaesthetics & Recovery Nursing Practice
NURSING 7101
Professional Practice
S2 NURSING 7115
Specialised Anaesthetic & Recovery Nursing
NURSING 7100
Knowledge Translation
NURSING 7102
Research Literacy
Please note that not all courses are offered each year, please contact the Adelaide Nursing School for more information.

Testimonial

The degree is constantly evolving and improving to meet the demands of society and needs of the patients.

The University of Adelaide is committed to regular reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The University of Adelaide therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the disclaimer.

Last updated: Wednesday, 29 Nov 2023