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Graduate Certificate in Nursing Science (Evidence-Based Practice)
GCNS EBP
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| Location: | Teaching Hospitals |
| Duration: | 6 months
(full-time or
part-time equivalent)
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| Degree/Award: | Graduate Certificate |
This program is designed to provide opportunities for registered nurses to develop advanced skills in evidence-based practice. It provides an introduction to important components of evidence based practice, practice change and evaluation.
The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Science (Evidence Based Practice Nursing) introduces the concept of evidence-based practice and provides a series of readings and activities addressing the major components of this approach to clinical practice. In particular, structuring a question to determine best evidence, finding and appraising the literature, and implementation and evaluation of evidence based practice. This program is relevant for all registered nurses, but may be of particular interest to those employed in areas such as quality coordination, nurse management and project management.
Admissions information for
domestic
and
international
students.
| Selection criteria:
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| Additional entry requirements:
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All applicants must submit the following information to the Discipline of Nursing within 10 working days of applying to SATAC: * Additional Information Request Form available from the Discipline of Nursing website. * Curriculum Vitae. |
| How to apply:
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SATAC
Code: 3GC030
Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
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| Mid-year entry? | Subject to availability |
| Tuition fees:
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Australian Full-fee place: $2,940
for 6 months
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| General enquiries: | Student Centre |
| Selection criteria:
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Graduate entry only
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| Prerequisites:
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Registered nurses currently employed full-time or a minimum of 60% in relevant field |
| How to apply: | |
| Mid-year entry? | No |
| Tuition fee:
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International student place: $11,000 for 6 months |
| General enquiries: | Student Centre |
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
An Introduction to Evidence Based Health Care
Teaching Period: Semester 1or 2
This course will examine the concept of evidence based practice. Topics will include the history of evidence based health care and constructing a question (topic identification). Students will develop skills in searching for evidence and determining the quality by using critical appraisal of the literature.
Change Management and Evaluation
Teaching Period: Semester 1or 2
This course will consider the issues and strategies used to implement evidence-based practice. Change management theories and their applicability will be examined. Evaluation of practice change and clinical audit will also be considered.
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Last updated: Monday, 22 Dec 2008
