Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing is designed for nurses who want to build on their existing knowledge and skill and practise effectively at an advanced practice level in emergency care settings. This degree introduces emergency care principles and focuses on common emergency presentations, as well as examines key aspects … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Bedford Park

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Admission requirements

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Aims

The course aims to: 

  • Facilitate the development of specialised knowledge, skills and attributes for application in emergency care nursing environments 
  • Extend student knowledge of the scientific and research-based evidence that underpins critical care and technical skills that align with the relevant practice standards for specialist emergency nurses 

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Assess, review and analyse patient health data to identify and explain the rationale for solutions to complex problems in emergency nursing
2.
Apply skills to critically appraise emergency nursing practice and integrate relevant research evidence into effective individualised plans for people with undifferentiated illness or injury
3.
Apply critical thinking processes, and problem-solving abilities to evaluate and administer nursing care to critically ill patients in emergency departments
4.
Employ effective specialised technical skills in the delivery of specialist emergency nursing care

Student progression rules

Failure to complete the course within four consecutive semesters or the award of a grade of Fail (F) in the same topic on more than one occasion or in 9 units or more, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress. 

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