Nursing Post - Issue 17 : Education

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From the Editor...

Welcome to Issue 17 Hello readers and welcome to another issue of The Nursing Post, which includes our exciting Education Feature. Take a look at the current postgraduate courses currently available in Australia to help you take the leap into an exciting specialized career. It’s never too late readers, and as a perfect example, turn to page 20 now to take a look at our ‘What’s Your Story?’ winner’s own experience as a mature-aged student.

Furthermore, a big congratulations goes to Kate Chapman and the staff from Hamilton Base Emergency Department of Western Districts Health Service in Victoria. What a wonderful picture of the hard-working ladies taking a break. Well done to Kate Chapman and all the staff for such a wonderful submission!

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Feature - Education

EDUCATION WELCOME TO THIS ISSUE’S FEATURE ON EDUCATION Welcome reader to this issue’s special feature on EDUCATION. We have compiled a directory of the latest post-graduate nursing courses available in Australia. Turn to page 20 to get some serious inspiration with our ‘What’s Your Story’ winner Christopher Nikoli’s tale on how he managed to achieve his goals as a mature-aged student.

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UNIVERSITY DIRECTORY pOSTGRADUATE cOURSES IN aUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY Graduate Certificate in Critical Care, Health Research, Mental Health.

Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Nursing Practice, Midwifery, Critical Care Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Health Research.

University of Canberra Website: www.canberra.edu.au/home/ Phone: 1800 UNI CAN

Masters in Advanced Nursing Practice, Critical Care, Mental Health, Nursing, Health (Research).

nORTHERN TERRITORY Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing, Child and Family Health.

Masters in Health Practice (Nurse Practitioner), Nursing.

Charles Darwin University Website: www.cdu.edu.au/ Phone: 1800 061 963

SOUTH AUSTRALIA Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing, Nurse Education, Cardiovascular Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Immunisation, Research Methodologies, Health and Ageing, Leadership and Management.

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing, Nurse Education, Critical Care, Immunisation, Leadership and Management, Health and Ageing, Research Methodologies, Mental Health.

University of South Australia Website: www.unisa.edu.au/ Phone: 08 8302 6611

Masters in Nursing, Nurse Education, Research Methodologies, Cardiovascular Nursing, Critical Care, Nursing (Immunisation), Health and Ageing, Leadership and Management, Nurse Practitioner, Mental Health, Mental Health (Research Methodologies).

Honours in Nursing Masters in Nursing Science, Occupational Health and Safety

Flinders University Website: www.adelaide.edu.au/ Phone: 08Â 8313 4455

Honours in Nursing, Midwifery.

Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing Specialisations.

University of Adelaide Website: www.flinders.edu.au/ Phone: 08 8201 3911

Postgraduate Diploma in Specialisations.

Masters in Nursing, Clinical Nursing and Research.

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TASMANIA

University of Tasmania Website: www.utas.edu.au/ Phone: 03 6226 2999

Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing, Acute Care, Aged Care, Anaesthetics and Recovery, Cardiovascular, Child and Family Health, Clinical Nursing and Teaching, Community Health, Critical Care, Emergency, Immigration Health, Mental Health/Psychiatric, Neonatal Intensive Care, Neuroscience, Oncology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Perioperatives, Rehabilitation.

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing.

Masters in Clinical Nursing.

NEW SOUTH WALES Masters in Nursing, Advanced Practice Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Applied Management.

University of Newcastle Website: www.newcastle.edu.au/ Phone: 02 4921 5000

Honours in Nursing.

Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing.

Postgraduate Diploma in Acute Care Nursing.

University of New England Website: www.une.edu.au/ Phone: 1800 818 865

Masters in Nursing, Nursing Practice, Philosophy.

Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing, Emergency Nursing, Intensive Care, Mental Health, Clinical Nursing, Clinical Trials Practice, Infection and Immunity, Pain Management.

University of Sydney Website: www.sydney.edu.au/?inst=11 Phone: 02 9351 2222

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Intensive Care, Cancer and Haematology, Mental Health, Infection and Immunity.

Masters in Nursing, Emergency Nursing, Intensive Care, Nursing (Nurse Practitioner), Cancer and Haematology, Mental Health, Clinical, HIV, STIs & Sexual Health, Clinical Trials Practice.

Honours in Nursing.

Postgraduate Certificate in Chronic Care Nursing Practice, Mental Health, Nursing Education.

Charles Sturt University Website: www.csu.edu.au Phone: 1800 334 733

Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery.

Masters of Nursing in Chronic Care, Mental Health, Nursing Education, Nursing Management, Rural Health, Health Science.

Doctor in Philosophy (Science), Health Science.

University of Technology Sydney Website: www.uts.edu.au Phone: 02 9514 2000 12

Postgraduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing, Anaesthetics and Recovery Room Nursing, Critical Care, Neuroscience, Children’s Nursing, Child and Family Health Nursing, Acute Care, Mental Health, Neonatal Nursing.

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery.

Masters in Nursing, Midwifery.

Graduate Certificates “The College of Knowledge” Graduate Certificate courses include: • Critical Care Nursing – ICU / Cardiac / Emergency • Stomal Therapy Nursing • Acute Care Nursing • Cancer Nursing • Advanced Nursing

Enrol now for February Semester 2012

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Continued - NEW SOUTH WALES University of Wollongong Website: www.uow.edu.au/index.html Phone: 02 4221 3555

Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing, Dementia Care, Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies, Health Leadership and Management, Health Practice Development and Facilitation, Health Research, Indigenous Health, Mental Health, Practice Nursing.

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery.

Masters in Nursing(Research), Midwifery(Research), Mental Health, Science (Dementia Care), Science (Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies).

Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health.

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Leadership, Mental Health.

University of Western Sydney Website: www.uws.edu.au Phone: 02 9852 5222

Master of Nursing in Clinical Leadership, Mental Health Nursing (Nurse Practitioner).

Master of Nursing in Clinical Practice, Public Health.

Southern Cross University Website: www.scu.edu.au Phone: 1800 626 481

VICTORIA Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery, Counselling (General), Counselling (Child & Adolescent).

Australian Catholic University Website: www.acu.edu.au Phone: 1300 275 228

Masters in Nursing (Practice Inquiry), Midwifery, Health Science (Clinical Practice), Health Science (Clinical Education), Health Science (Health Administration), Clinical Exercise Physiology, Clinical Exercise Physiology.

Honours in Nursing.

Postgraduate Certificate in Diabetes Education, Nursing Practice in Cardiac Care / Critical Care / Emergency Care / Intensive Care / Perioperative.

Deakin University Website: www.deakin.edu.au Phone: 1300 334 733

Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing Practice in Cardiac Care / Critical Care / Emergency Care / Intensive Care / Perioperative, Midwifery.

Masters in Nursing Nursing Practice, Midwifery, Nursing Practice (Nurse Practitioner).

Honours in Nursing.

Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing.

University of Ballarat Website: www.ballarat.edu.au Phone: 1300 225 527

Masters in Nursing, Nursing (Coursework).

Doctor of Philosophy.

Postgraduate Certificate in Neonatal and Infant Paediatric Manual Therapy.

Victoria University Website: www.vu.edu.au Phone: 03 9919 4000 14

Masters in Nursing (by Research), Health Science (Aged Services).

Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health.

Postgraduate Diploma of Midwifery Science, Nursing Science in Child, Family and Community, Nursing Science in Mental Health Nursing.

La Trobe University Website: www.latrobe.edu.au Phone: 03 9479 1111

Masters in Nursing, Midwifery, Acute Care, Breast Care, Cancer/Palliative Care, Cardiac Care, Critical Care, Emergency Care, Intensive Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Perianaesthetic Care, Perioperative Care, Nursing (Nurse Practitioner), Renal Care, Research Methods, Nursing Science in Child, Family and Community, Spinal Care, Urology and Continence.

Doctor of Nursing (Professional Doctorate).

Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing, Nursing (Forensic).

Monash University Website: www.monash.edu.au Phone: 03 9902 6000

Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing.

Masters in Nursing, Clinical Midwifery, Nursing (Research), Nursing Practice.

Doctor of Philosophy (Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences).

Postgraduate Certificate in Emergency Nursing, Critical Care, Neuroscience Nursing, Professional Lactation Consultancy.

RMIT University Website: www.rmit.edu.au Phone: 03 9925 2000

Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing, Child and Family Health Nursing, Mental Health.

Masters in Nursing (By Research), Midwifery incorporating Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing.

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Continued - VICTORIA Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing Practice, Primary Care Nursing Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing Practice, Primary Care Nursing University of Melbourne Website: www.unimelb.edu.au Phone: 03 8344 4000

Masters in Nursing Science, Advanced Nursing Practice, Philosophy.

Western Australia Postgraduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Health Nursing, Diabetes, Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing, Child and Adolescent Health Nursing, Diabetes, Midwifery, Curtin University of Technology Website: www.curtin.edu.au Phone: 08 9266 9266

Masters in Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Midwifery, Science (Diabetes), Nursing (Nurse Practitioner), Nursing Practice ostgraduate Certificate in Health Management, Quality and Leadership Master of Nursing (Research training), Advanced Nursing and Midwifery

Murdoch University Website: www.nursing.murdoch.edu.au Phone: 1300 687 3624

Postgraduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing, Community Mental Health Nursing, Forensic Mental Health Nursing.

Postgraduate Diploma of Occupational Medicine, Health and Safety, Palliative Care, Nursing (Mental Health), Midwifery.

Edith Cowan University Website: www.ecu.edu.au Phone: 134 328

Masters in Nursing, Science (Midwifery), Clinical Nursing, Midwifery, Nurse Education, Nursing (Nurse Practitioner), Palliative Care.

Doctor of Philosophy.

Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing, Acute Mental Health, Aged Care Nursing, Clinical Governance, Clinical Nursing, Orthopaedic Nursing, Nursing Education, Rural and Remote Area Nursing.

University of Notre Dame Website: www.nd.edu.au Phone: 08 9433 0555

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing, Clinical Nursing, Forensic Nursing, Midwifery, Perioperative Nursing.

Masters in Nursing (Coursework / Thesis).

Master of Public Health (Nursing), Nursing Research and Nursing Science (entry to practice) • PhD in Nursing

University of Western Australia Website: www.sph.uwa.edu.au Phone: 08 6488 1261

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QUEENSLAND

CQU (Central Queensland University) Website: www.cqu.edu.au Phone: 132 786

Masters in Mental Health Nursing, Clinical Practice (Specialisation) Gerontological Nursing, Clinical Practice (Specialisation) - Surgical Nursing, Clinical Practice (Specialisation) - Paediatric Nursing, Clinical Practice (Specialisation) - Medical Nursing, Clinical Practice (Specialisation) - Acute Cardiac Nursing, Clinical Practice (Specialisation) - General Practice Nursing, Clinical Practice (Specialisation) - Catheter Laboratory Nursing, Clinical Practice (Specialisation) - Peri-operative Nursing, Clinical Practice (Specialisation) - Mental Health, Clinical Practice (Specialisation) - Child and Adolescent Health, Clinical Practice (Specialisation) - Rehabilitation, Midwifery, Health Science.

Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing (Post Registration).

Griffith University Website: www.griffith.edu.au Phone: 07 3735 7111

Masters in Nursing, Advanced Practice with Honours, Nursing (Nurse Practitioner), Nursing with Honours.

Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing, Health Science.

Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing.

Masters in Nursing, Nursing Science (Nurse Practitioner), Applied Queensland University of Technology Website: www.qut.edu.au Phone: 07 3138 2000

James Cook University Website: www.jcu.edu.au Phone: 07 4781 4111

Science (Research).

Doctor of Health Science, Philosophy (Health).

Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing Science (Specialist Paediatric Care / Renal Nursing / Perioperative Care / Neonatal Care / Intensive Care / Clinical Teaching / Care of the Older Adult / Cardiac Nursing / Advanced Clinical Practice), Aeromedical Retrieval.

Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing-Travel Medicine, Specialist Paediatric Care, Renal Nursing, Public Health, Perioperative Care, Oncology, Nursing Leadership, Neonatal Care, Mental Health, Nursing-Isolated and Rural, Intensive Care, Infection Control, Health Promotion, General Practice, Emergency, Disaster and Refugee Health, Clinical Teaching, Care of the Older Adult, Cardiac Nursing, Aeromedical Retrieval, Midwifery, Forensic Mental Health.

Masters in Nursing Studies, Nursing Leadership, Nursing (Nurse Practitioner), Midwifery (Endorsed Midwife), Advanced Nursing Practice, Forensic Mental Health, Nursing Science (Research).

Doctor of Nursing Science. Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing, Midwifery.

Postgraduate Diploma of Nursing.

University of Queensland Website: www.uq.edu.au Phone: 07 3365 1111

Masters in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner Studies, Nursing Studies (Graduate Entry), Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery.

Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing (General Practice), Nursing (Advanced Practice).

University of The Sunshine Coast Website: www.usc.edu.au/Home.htm Phone: 07 5430 2890 18

Masters in Advanced Nursing Practice, Advanced Nursing Practice (Emergency Care), Mental Health, Midwifery.

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NEVER

TOO

LATE

by Christopher Nikolic

M

y name is Christopher Nikolic and I was a mature aged nursing student. I would like to share a little story with you as I feel very proud of my achievements so far.

I

am a sole parent having raised 8 children (yes 8), on my own for almost 12 years. I do not get respite other than going away a night or two every week for work commitments.

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Early days were difficult to say the least.

However, in 1999 I started my nursing career as an AIN while studying my Cert 4 in Aged Care and Assistant Nurse. At the time I had all 8 children at home and I worked for a community nursing agency between the hours of 9 and 2, so I could take kids to day care, school and then pick them up.

Following this I continued to pursue my nursing career by enrolling into TAFE and completing my Diploma of Nursing in 2006. By the end of that year I realized I had found what I wanted to do career wise. In 2007 I commenced my Bachelor of Nursing at USQ. My children have been very supportive throughout this journey and by this stage I had only 3 kids at home as the older 5 have flown the nest.

At the beginning of my university career I was afraid of what to expect. However, I soon developed skills, which I thought I couldn’t attain, I am now able to use a computer more accurately, developed the ability and skills to apply myself in a manner which yields positive results, and most importantly for me, confidence. My studies has given me knowledge

and new skills and I am ready to apply these new skills without negative thought.

I didn’t realize that I needed to fine tune my academic writing skills for each specific assignment and subject but this course has helped me to understand the similarities in academic writing. I didn’t know how to do a thesis before but I have the opportunity to develop these skills.

This course has given me knowledge and new skills, which I thought never existed and now I am able to apply all my past learning skills and techniques in the hospital setting with ease.

It is possible for any sole parent to achieve anything they wish and I hope I can inspire others to pursue their goals and dreams.

I was registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA) on the 15th December 2010 and I’m now starting my career as a Registered Nurse!

I have been accepted at USQ to complete my Post Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing Practice, Rural and Remote, and I plan to complete all my studies with a Masters of Nursing.

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WA Country Health Service

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Five steps for Improving

SELF-CONFIDENCE You have brains in your head.

You have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.

You’re on your own.

And you know what you know.

You are the guy who’ll decide where to go.

- Dr Seuss

This sums up the value of self-confidence, at least according to that great philosopher, Dr Seuss.

The truth is that many of us are our own worst enemy when it comes to achieving success. It’s not that the lack of skills that stands in the way, but rather a lack of confidence in skills. People who are self-confident share certain personality traits, including: • A feeling of worthiness and approval. They don’t depend upon affirmation from others, but approve of themselves.

• Knowledge of what they want out of all aspects of their life, from relationships to their work life.

• Acknowledge their own strengths and weaknesses, building on the strengths and accepting weaknesses as part of who they are.

• Are good in relationships of all kinds.

Self-confidence makes people relaxed and comfortable in many settings. The ability to voice their opinion while accepting a different point of view from others.

• Most importantly, people who are self-confident believe in their ability to achieve their goals. But they are realistic about their abilities, and as such have realistic expectations of themselves.

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Self-confidence is an acquired characteristic.

While it can be nurtured in childhood, all is not lost for those adults who suffer from a lack of self-esteem. According to psychologist, author and academic Dr Thomas G. Stevens: “Self-confidence has to be worked on and is not necessarily true in all aspects of a person’s personality. A stage performer may exude all the confidence of a star performer while on stage but may not be confident to be a guest speaker in a symposium on American history. One cannot be self-confident without adequate preparation, practice or experience.”

In his book, “You Can Choose to Be Happy”, Dr Stevens describes steps you can take to build confidence at any age. Here are five.

1. DON’T CONCENTRATE ON NEGATIVES. You can find something positive in most situations. Just because you didn’t reach a goal in the past doesn’t mean you are unable to succeed or that you didn’t accomplish something along the way. Making an effort is valuable in itself, whether or not you achieve the desired level of success.

Thomas Alva Edison, who invented the light bulb, and the phonograph, had more than 1000 patents on equipment and processes that were not considered successful. He made this famous comment on failure, “I have not failed. I have just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.”

If your goal is to learn or grow, you can never fail

2. VISUALISE SUCCESS. Visualising helps you to develop a road map to success. Use mental imagery to practice meeting people, performing a difficult task, or to learn a new skill. Many successful athletes use visual imagery to perfect their skills. In fact, in an experiment, Australian students who used mental imagery to practice shooting baskets did as well as those who practiced in the gym.

It will help you gain confidence on several counts. In the first place, it will put to rest your doubts over your ability in one area. Then you will have the relief of knowing it is done.

And you will prove to yourself that fears and doubts you had were self-made, like the monster in the closet!

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4. SET REALISTIC GOALS. Many of us jeopardise our own success by setting unrealistic goals. Set goals that are within your capabilities.

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3. BE MORE CONCERNED ABOUT HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT YOURSELF THAN ABOUT HOW YOU IMPRESS OTHERS. Depending upon approval from others is a sure sign of a lack of self-confidence. When you think about your actions or accomplishments, measure them only in terms of your own satisfaction. You can value other people’s input. Just don’t let it define you.

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Dr Rufus May is a clinical psychologist whose passion for the field is rooted in his personal journey through psychiatric treatment and recovery. His work has been featured in a highly controversial BBC TV documentary ‘The Doctor who Hears Voices’ which highlighted his creative approach to working with people who hear voices.

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