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This plan (Rural and Remote Nursing) is no longer available.
Commencing semesters, 2017
Semester 1
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Program code
5489
Faculty
School
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
External, Web Based
Enquiries
Australian/domestic students
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
Email: nmsw@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 2068
International students
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences
Email: habs.international@uq.edu.au
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 7 3365 7487
Within Australia: 07 3365 7487
http://www.nmsw.uq.edu.au
Why study Rural and Remote Nursing?
The Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Rural and Remote) will assist the student to apply an advanced level of knowledge and skills in a rural and remote health care setting. The student will develop an understanding of the economic, political and socio-economic factors which influence the delivery of health care within rural and remote contexts. They will also examine the epidemiology and management of specific health issues prevalent in rural and remote communities and the nursing and collaborative practice approaches required to provide evidence based health care in these settings.
Additionally, the nurse's role in disaster planning within a rural, remote or isolated practice setting will be examined. The legal and ethical constructs governing advanced nursing practice are also analysed.
Clinical teaching and learning skills are integral components of professional nursing practice. The students will develop skills and knowledge that will prepare them for educational leadership roles within their own specified area of practice; enable the nurse to educate, support and develop their colleagues; promote health education to their clients and support beginning practitioners entering the profession.
Courses and requirements
View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Rural and Remote Nursing field of study.
What it costs
Please view the Graduate Diploma in Nursing for indicative fees.
How to apply
Please view the Graduate Diploma in Nursing for information on key dates and how to apply.