Bachelor of Clinical Nursing (Critical Care - Emergency Nursing)
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Clinical Nursing (Critical Care — Emergency Nursing) is a post-registration degree for registered nurses specialising in emergency and trauma nursing. The program builds advanced competencies in rapid patient assessment, triage, resuscitation, and emergency care management across the full spectrum of presentations encountered in PNG's emergency health care settings.
Graduates are prepared to lead emergency nursing practice in hospital emergency departments and critical care environments throughout Papua New Guinea.
Entry Requirements
Applicants for the Bachelor of Clinical Nursing (Critical Care — Emergency Nursing) must satisfy:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse in Papua New Guinea.
- A Diploma in General Nursing or equivalent nursing qualification.
- Relevant clinical experience in emergency, acute care, or general nursing.
- Satisfaction of the University's admission requirements for post-registration nursing programs.
Career Opportunities
Graduates specialising in Emergency Nursing work in hospital emergency departments across Papua New Guinea, taking on senior clinical and charge nurse roles. With PNG's significant burden of trauma and acute illness, emergency nursing specialists are in high demand across provincial, district, and national referral hospitals.