Graduate Diploma of Intraoperative Nursing

Program Overview

This online Master's program in Intraoperative Nursing provides a comprehensive understanding of surgical nursing principles and practices, with a focus on quality and safety standards. Ranked #16 globally, the program equips students with the knowledge and skills to excel in intraoperative nursing roles, including instrument nurse and circulating nurse. Graduates are well-prepared for advanced practice, leadership, and management positions in the healthcare industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Provides a comprehensive understanding of the core principles and concepts of intraoperative nursing and collaborative management, with a specific focus on global, national, and local quality and safety standards.
• Equips students with the knowledge and skills to play a pivotal role in the care of patients during surgery.
• Ranked #16 in the world, the School of Nursing and Midwifery is one of Australia's largest and most respected nursing schools, offering high-quality education and cutting-edge research.

Outline:

• Comprises 8 credit points, consisting of 4 core units and 4 credit points of electives, with 3 from course electives and the remaining 1 from level 7 electives university-wide.
• Core units (Year 1, Semester 1):
• Academic Integrity Module (0 credit points)
• Core Principles of Intraoperative Nursing Care (HNN740)
• Core units (Year 1, Semester 2):
• Principles of Complex Intraoperative Nursing Care (HNN743)
• Core units (Year 2, Trimester 1):
• Inquiry into Specialty Nursing Practice (HNN750)
• Core units (Year 2, Trimester 2):

Teaching:

• Online program delivered through live-streaming seminars and class discussions, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Top-rated tech support and access to expert teaching staff enable flexible learning at the student's pace, without compromising quality or support.

Careers:

• With a projected job growth of 12.2% for registered nurses and 12.1% for nurse managers by 2028, there is a high demand for nurses with specialized skills.
• Graduates are well-prepared for roles in advanced practice, leadership, management, and education, including instrument nurse and circulating nurse positions.