Acute Care Nursing (Emergency)

Overview

The postgraduate emergency nursing program applies knowledge of the biophysical sciences and principles of emergency nursing practice to the clinical management of adult and paediatric patients. It uses a problem-solving approach and involves active participation in nursing assessment.

You will be introduced to the fundamental concepts in professional adult and paediatric emergency practice. The specialisation also includes primary and secondary survey principles, adult and paediatric health problem assessment, reactions and attitudes to emergency hospitalisation, immediate and ongoing clinical management and evaluation of emergency interventions.

Theoretical concepts and nursing skills will be linked to current emergency nursing practice.

These courses can be taken fully online with placements undertaken in person at a health service near you, or as work integrated learning within your place of work.

Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies*.

*Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer Domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places. Offer subject to change.

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Courses

Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing (Emergency)

Duration: 1 year

Delivery mode:
In person
Online plus placement/intensive

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2GC123 (Commonwealth supported)
2GC523 (Full fee paying)

Indicative fees (2023):
$2,062 (Commonwealth supported)
$12,114 (Full fee paying)

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Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Emergency)

Duration: 1 year

Delivery mode:
In person
Online plus placement/intensive

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2GD091 (Commonwealth supported)
2GD591 (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees (2023):
$4,124 (Commonwealth supported)
$24,228 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Your career

Graduates are suitable for careers in a wide range of nursing-related fields. Our courses will give registered nurses the opportunity to provide skilful care to individuals, families and communities to prevent illness, promote healthy lifestyles and manage a range of emerging complex health issues. You will be able to take on leadership and specialised care roles in a variety of clinical nursing settings.

A nursing career could encompass: schools, scientific research, home health services, rehabilitation, extended care, drug and alcohol services, family and child health, and public environmental health.

Potential occupations include:

case coordinator
clinical nurse specialist
injury management officer
nurse research assistant
registered nurse and rehabilitation consultant.

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What you will study

Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing (Emergency) consists of 18 units of core topics, including theory-based topics and professional experience placements (PEP) topics. It is designed to provide you with the opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in emergency nursing, and to apply these in a range of healthcare environments.

Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Emergency) consists of 36 units, including a 4.5-unit topic that introduces you to research. It is designed to provide you with the opportunity to deepen your clinical and theoretical knowledge base in emergency nursing at a leadership and advanced communication level within your workplace and practice

Masters

The Master of Nursing (Emergency) will provide you with the opportunity to further develop your advanced, specialised theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in emergency nursing and apply them in a range of situations. The course aims to enable you to contribute to the development of nursing and healthcare in your chosen field.

Practical experience

A minimum of 24 shifts of professional experience placement (PEP) is required throughout each semester. Certain statutory and other requirements must be met before any student is permitted to attend placement. View more details.

Practical experience requirements

You must make a self-declaration as to your fitness to practise and advise of any pre-existing illness or disability that may impair your ability to practise. You will also be required to undergo a police check before your placements.

Students on placement have both an increased risk of most vaccine -preventable diseases as well as the potential to transmit infections to susceptible patients. Students who are required to complete placements as part of their course must therefore be immunised in accordance with the relevant state or territory immunisation standards and any additional private provider requirements as needed.

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Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing (Emergency)

Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Emergency)

Master of Nursing (Emergency)

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Entry requirements

Applicants must normally hold a nursing degree or equivalent qualification, be registered nurses, hold a current practising certificate, and have a minimum of one year's (full-time equivalent) post-registration experience (six months of which must be in a relevant clinical area).