Postgraduate Certificate of Nursing Science (Perioperative Care)
Information valid for students commencing in 2011.
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Course Code |
75811 |
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Version |
3 |
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Faculty |
Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
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Course pre-requisites |
Applicants must be registered as a nurse in Australia and: have completed 12 months of clinical experience as a registered nurse; and have completed to an appropriate standard, a bachelor degree in a health related field, at this or another University; or hold equivalent qualifications; or submit as an exceptional case such evidence of professional attainments including professional experience in nursing. |
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Additional selection requirements |
Nil |
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Special admission requirements |
Nil |
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English Language Requirements |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
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Credit points |
12 credit points |
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Additional course rules |
Nil |
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Additional completion requirements |
Nil |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
NS5002:03 Contemporary Issues in Specialised Practice
NS5230:03 Clinical Governance Project
Plus
6 credit points of Advanced Standing will be awarded on successful completion of Queensland Health Transition to Practice/Professional Development Nurse Education Program (TNEP) – Perioperative Care Program
Candidature
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Expected time to complete |
1 year part-time |
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Maximum time to complete |
3 years |
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Maximum leave of absence |
1 year |
Progression
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Course progression requisites |
Nil |
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Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
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Special assessment requirements |
Nil |
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Accreditation requirements |
Nil |
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Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Nil |
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Supplementary exam for final subject |
Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
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Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
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Maximum allowed |
6 credit points |
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Currency |
Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
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Expiry |
Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 8 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
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Other restrictions |
Candidates who complete this course are eligible for entry to the Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing, Master of Nursing Studies, Master of Advanced Nursing Practice or Master of Nursing Leadership and may be granted advanced standing for subjects completed under this course. |
Award Details
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Inclusion of majors on testamur |
Not applicable, this course does not include majors |
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Exit with lesser award |
Not applicable |
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Course articulation |
Not applicable |
Document Modification History
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Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
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1-10 |
06/2010 |
Original Document |
01/2011 |