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Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Orthopaedic Nursing)
GD.NSOrtho
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| Location: | Teaching Hospitals |
| Duration: | 1 year
(full-time or
part-time equivalent)
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| Degree/Award: | Graduate Diploma |
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.
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.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:
| SATAC Code | 3GD041 |
| Annual tuition fees
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Australian Full-fee place: $5,880
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| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
Not an international applicant?
| IELTS Total | 6.5 [more info] |
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $22,000 |
| Mid-year entry? | No |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
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IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
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6.5
6
6
6
6
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Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $22,000 |
| Mid-year entry? | No |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
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.
Applicants must
This academic plan is offered to registered nurses currently employed full-time or for a minimum of 0.6 in the specialty setting.
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Last updated: Tuesday, 9 Jun 2009
