Professional Diploma Programme in Advanced Nursing Practice

The applicant should:

• be a registered nurse with a valid practising certificate;
• have a bachelor’s degree in nursing or related discipline;
• have at least 2 years’ post-registration work experience in healthcare. (preferable to have at least 6 years’ post-registration work experience for Management and Leadership stream); and
• be currently practising in a specialty area related to the chosen study stream.

• The programme is recognised by the respective College of the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing Limited as quotable qualification.
• The programme is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF).
  - QF Level: L6
  - QR Registration No.: 18/000237/L6
  - Registration Validity Period: 21/03/2018 to On-going

The curriculum consists of six courses.

Students are assessed in every course through a combination of examination, assignment, presentation, case study report, project, coursework, and/or laboratory demonstration.

• Teaching and learning strategies include lecture, tutorial, online learning activity, laboratory demonstration and practice, student-led presentation, discussion, case study, project, forum, workshop, visit, clinical mentoring, reflective learning activity and simulation-based learning as appropriate.
• Guided and supported professional learning experience in the specialty area of practice.

For graduation, students are required to have an overall attendance of at least 80% and pass all the courses with an overall GPA not lower than 2.0.

• 1-year part-time (from September to June)
• English supplemented with Cantonese

Classes are usually held on two weekday evenings or on Saturday each week in the CUHK campus.

HK$37,000 (For 2020-2021 intake)

• Advancing nursing excellence in a specialty area of practice;
• Assuming leadership and management roles in wards, hospitals or other healthcare settings;
• Pursuing postgraduate studies in nursing or other health-related disciplines.

The Nethersole School of Nursing of the Faculty of Medicine, CUHK has a proud and successful history of providing undergraduate and postgraduate nursing education at par with international standards.

Professor Suzanne LO

• Obtaining a professional diploma in nursing from an internationally renowned university;
• Studying in an established school of nursing with national and international links;
• Teaching by a multidisciplinary team of academic staff and experts who are experienced in clinical practice, management and research;
• Studying in a friendly and stimulating environment conducive to effective learning and personal growth, with the support of helpful academic staff;
• Opportunities to attend seminars given by international scholars in nursing or other disciplines.

HK$200 (Non-refundable)

6 Jan - 30 Apr 2020 extended to 30 Jun 2020 (Tue)

Flyer

Tel: (852) 3943 9934
Fax: (852) 2603 6041
Email: pdpanp@nur.cuhk.edu.hk
Address: 7/F, Esther Lee Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong