Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Orthopaedic Nursing)

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Orthopaedic Nursing) is an online program designed for nurses seeking advanced competencies in orthopaedic nursing. It covers best practices for supporting patients with musculoskeletal disorders or injuries, with a focus on professional issues, research skills, and evidence-based practice. The program includes six courses and one two-day campus workshop per semester, making it accessible for rural or remote nurses. Graduates can pursue careers in various healthcare settings, including clinical, community, and research roles.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Orthopaedic Nursing)

• Nurses are highly respected members of the community, caring for patients in various settings.
• This specialization is designed for nurses currently practicing orthopaedic nursing who want to enhance their competencies for senior positions in the field.
• It focuses on best practices for supporting patients with chronic musculoskeletal disorders or traumatic musculoskeletal injuries.
• The program is delivered online with only one two-day campus workshop per semester, making it ideal for rural or remote nurses.

Objectives:

• Consolidate and build on essential knowledge.
• Explore professional issues like accountability, ethics, advocacy, leadership, and cultural competence.
• Consider current theories, debates, and issues in orthopaedic nursing.
• Build skills for research and evidence-based practice.

Outline:

• Six courses:
• Four with an orthopaedic nursing focus
• Two core nursing courses (Knowledge Translation and Research Literacy)

Teaching:

• Delivered online with one two-day campus workshop per semester.
• Faculty:
• Top biostatisticians in Australia
• The University of Adelaide is committed to regular reviews of its programs and reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and courses without notice.

Careers:

• Graduates have gone on to roles such as:
• Nurse Educator
• Nurse Manager
• Nurse Researcher
• Potential careers in clinical, community, rural, acute care, and other non-clinical areas.