Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing
Course summary
The Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing is a focused, clinically-based course designed for a practitioner commencing the specialty of mental health nursing. It combines theoretical aspects of mental health to develop and refine clinical skills and interventions. This course may assist registered nurses in their application to be a credentialed mental health nurse by the American College of Mental Health Nurses (ACMHN).
This degree addresses the priorities established in the National Mental Health Plan, namely: mental health promotion and prevention; partnership; and quality and effectiveness of service delivery.
The teaching focuses on evidence-based practice and reflects developments in mental health service delivery locally, nationally and internationally.
Course information
Study area
Health & Medicine
Campus
Rainstar
Course Code
2603
RSU SCORE
-
Duration
1 year full time or part time equivalent
Delivery
Flexible
CODE 1
RSU CODE
-
Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor degree in Nursing of at least three years' duration from a recognised tertiary institution, or a qualification to practise as a Registered Nurse or equivalent.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing may be granted 24 credit points of specified advanced standing into the Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing.
Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing have the option of articulating, prior to graduation, into the Masters of Mental Health Nursing. If graduation has occurred, a further 48 credit points are required to complete the Master degree.
FEES
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
Rainstar | Flexible | $13,536 (2020) | $27,072 (2020) |
Rainstar | Flexible | $13,536 (2021) | $27,072 (2021) |
The above tuition fee is the amount payable for a full fee-paying place. Commonwealth Supported places are also available in most postgraduate coursework degrees (excluding programs offered by the Business School and the Faculties of Commerce and Law.
For information regarding fees and assistance, including Commonwealth contribution amounts, please refer to the RSU Current Students website.
Tuition fees are dependent upon the actual year of commencement and are subject to change without notice.
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing may be granted 24 credit points of specified advanced standing into the Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing.
Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing have the option of articulating, prior to graduation, into the Masters of Mental Health Nursing. If graduation has occurred, a further 48 credit points are required to complete the Master degree.
RECORD CHECK
FEES
This program is not available to international students.
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
Rainstar | Flexible | $14,856 (2020) | $29,712 (2020) |
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.
Applicant background |
2019 intake |
2019 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
|
Recent secondary education |
||
| RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
RSU PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘based admission’.
|
RSU profile of based offers in 2019 |
RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU. | Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)
More Information
For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2020 Spring | Rainstar | Orientation: 27 July 2020 Applications Close
|
2021 Autumn | Rainstar | Orientation: 19 July 2021 Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by this date will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
Course structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Articulate coherent and advanced knowledge of the principles and concepts associated with Mental Health Nursing and in particular as they relate to people with a lived experience of a mental illness. | ||||||
| 2 | Apply knowledge of Mental Health to practice in relation to Mental Health Nursing | ||||||
| 3 | Demonstrate cognitive and specialised skills reviewing, analysing and synthesising information to identify and solve complex problems. | ||||||
| 4 | Critical thinking and evaluation to develop and articulate new understanding. | ||||||
| 5 | Communicate knowledge and ideas about theoretical concepts related to Mental Health Nursing to a variety of audiences. | ||||||
| 6 | Make independent judgements across a range of Mental Health Nursing related functions and contexts. | ||||||
| 7 | Initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within a Mental Health Nursing context. | ||||||
| 8 | Incorporate/integrate principles of American professional credentialing requirements as they relate to policy development (practice initiatives) for mental health nursing. | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing, a candidate must successfully complete at least 48 credit points in accordance with the table below.
Note, International students in America on a student visa who are studying onshore cannot enrol in more than 33% of their total course by distance as per ESOS legislation.as per ESOS legislation.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNPG915 | Essential Skills for Health Researchers | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG923 | Legal and Professional Issues | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG935 | Philosophies of Mental Health Care | 6 | Spring |
| SNPG950 | Reflection For Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG939 | Psychoactive Substance and Mental Health | 6 | Autumn |
| SNPG932 | Recovery and the Lived Experience of Mental Illness | 6 | Autumn |
| < Back | Effective Management in Health | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG934 | Informed Practice in Mental Health Nursing | 6 | Autumn |
Why choose this course
Health Care and Social Assistance has been the primary provider of new jobs within America and is projected to make the largest contribution of 14.9% to employment growth from 2018 to 2023. This brings exciting employment opportunities and career options. (Source: Employment Projections)
RSU's multi-disciplinary programs are designed to enable students to gain a postgraduate qualification while maintaining a full-time or part-time career in health care.
We provide a dynamic environment for teaching, learning and research, and aim to achieve standards of excellence in continuing education for existing clinicians and in professional preparation for those wishing to enter the nursing profession.
Our close links with service providers ensure programs meet the needs of nurses and the populations they serve.