Graduate Diploma in Nursing Leadership (Mental Health) (exit only) (4746)
- Approved Abbreviation: GCNursLead(MentHlth)
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 4746
- AQF Level: 8
CRICOS code:
This is an exit program only. Applicants apply to Master of Mental Health Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) and exit with the Graduate Diploma in Nursing Leadership (Mental Health) award.
Study Mode
Two years part-time.
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | External | See above |
Program Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Recommended Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| NURS 7018 | Contemporary Professional Practice in Mental Health Nursing | 10 |
| NURS 7028 | Leadership in Clinical Practice | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| NURS 7006 | Biological Considerations in Mental Health and Mental Illness for Advanced Practice | 10 |
| NURS 7023 | Evidence Based Health Care | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| NURS 7013 | Clinical Supervision in Health Care | 10 |
| NURS 7005 | Assessment for Advanced Practice Mental Health Nurses | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| PUBH 7018 | Leadership for Quality and Safety in Health Care | 10 |
| NURS 7041 | Psychopharmacology for Advanced Practice Mental Health Nurses | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |