Study plans Graduate Diploma in Clinical Nursing (GDCN)
Table of Contents Study plan information... 1 Application for exemption/advanced standing/credit transfer... 1 GDNur agreed credit transfer pathways... 1 Clinical nursing streams (Chronic, ED, ICU, Acute, Cancer, Orthopaedics, Perioperative and Mental Health) Full Time...2 Clinical nursing streams (Chronic, ED, ICU, Acute, Cancer, Orthopaedics, Perioperative and Mental Health) Part Time...2 Clinical nursing streams (Chronic, ED, ICU, Acute, Cancer, Orthopaedics, Perioperative and Mental Health) Part Time Commencing 2 nd Semester...2 Clinical nursing stream (Paediatrics) Full Time... 3 Clinical nursing stream (Paediatrics) Part Time... 3 Clinical nursing stream (Paediatrics) Part Time Commencing 2 nd Semester... 3 Clinical nursing stream (Renal) Full Time... 4 Clinical nursing stream (Renal) Part Time... 4 Clinical nursing stream (Renal) Part Time Commencing 2nd Semester... 4
Study plan information The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Nursing (GDCN) is a progressive course with each study plan being designed to facilitate appropriate student progression ( sequencing in the study plan builds upon the knowledge from previous semesters). Any deviation from the study plan should be discussed with the Academic Liaison Unit or the GDCN course coordinator prior to enrolling in s to minimise the impact of any deviation. Application for exemption/advanced standing/credit transfer Students wishing to apply for advanced standing based on previous studies or incomplete studies from CDU or another institution are required to complete the HE113 Application for Exemption form which is located at http://www.cdu.edu.au/studentportal/adminforms.html. Please note: A certified copy of your academic transcript and outlines must be supplied with your completed form. Applications without supporting documentation will not be processed. GDCN agreed credit transfer pathways Qualification QEH Graduate Certificate (Renal) Current Registration Required Credit Points eligible Yes 40 Units Granted CT Renal: HEA420, HEA440, HEA450 and SNP408 Other specialty nursing and CDU Graduate Certificates Yes 40 Usually HEA402, HEA408 (or HEA441 for paediatrics), HEA420, HEA440 and specialist elective in same specialty area 1
Year 1 Full Time CHRONIC, ED, ICU, ACUTE, CANCER, ORTHOPAEDICS, PERIOPERATIVE AND MENTAL HEALTH STREAMS HEA402 Informing practice with evidence HEA401 Culture in practice HEA420 Clinical Specialisation 1 HEA450 Clinical Specialisation 3 HEA440 Clinical Specialisation 2 Elective E Year 1 Part Time CHRONIC, ED, ICU, ACUTE, CANCER, ORTHOPAEDICS, PERIOPERATIVE AND MENTAL HEALTH STREAMS HEA402 Informing practice with evidence HEA401 Culture in practice HEA420 Clinical Specialisation 1 HEA450 Clinical Specialisation 3 HEA440 Clinical Specialisation 2 Elective E Year 1 Commencing 2 nd Semester Part Time CHRONIC, ED, ICU, ACUTE, CANCER, ORTHOPAEDICS, PERIOPERATIVE AND MENTAL HEALTH STREAMS HEA402 Informing practice with evidence HEA450 Clinical Specialisation 3 Elective HEA401 Culture in practice HEA420 Clinical Specialisation 1 HEA440 Clinical Specialisation 2 Year 3 E 2
Year 1 Full Time PAEDIATRICS STREAM HEA402 Informing practice with evidence HEA401 Culture in practice HEA441 Child & family health knowledge practice HEA420 Clinical Specialisation 1 HEA450 Clinical Specialisation 3 HEA440 Clinical Specialisation 2 Elective E Year 1 Part Time PAEDIATRICS STREAM HEA402 Informing practice with evidence HEA401 Culture in practice HEA441 Child & family health knowledge practice HEA420 Clinical Specialisation 1 HEA450 Clinical Specialisation 3 HEA440 Clinical Specialisation 2 Elective E HEA402 Informing practice with evidence HEA441 Child & family health knowledge practice HEA450 Clinical Specialisation 3 Elective Year 1 Commencing 2 nd Semester Part Time PAEDIATRICS STREAM HEA401 Culture in practice HEA420 Clinical Specialisation 1 HEA440 Clinical Specialisation 2 Year 3 E 3
Year 1 Full Time RENAL STREAM HEA402 Informing practice with evidence HEA401 Culture in practice HEA420 Clinical Specialisation 1 HEA450 Clinical Specialisation 3 HEA440 Clinical Specialisation 2 SNP408 Transplantation Year 1 Part Time RENAL STREAM HEA402 Informing practice with evidence HEA401 Culture in practice HEA420 Clinical Specialisation 1 HEA450 Clinical Specialisation 3 HEA440 Clinical Specialisation 2 SNP408 Transplantation HEA402 Informing practice with evidence HEA450 Clinical Specialisation 3 SNP408 Transplantation Year 1 Commencing 2 nd Semester Part Time RENAL STREAM HEA401 Culture in practice HEA420 Clinical Specialisation 1 HEA440 Clinical Specialisation 2 Year 3 4