Bachelor of Clinical Nursing (Critical Care - Intensive Care Nursing)
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Clinical Nursing (Critical Care — Intensive Care Nursing) is a post-registration degree for registered nurses seeking specialisation in intensive care nursing. The program develops advanced skills in the management of critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation, haemodynamic monitoring, and complex multi-system care in intensive care units across Papua New Guinea.
Graduates are equipped to deliver high-quality critical care nursing in PNG's major hospital intensive care and high dependency units.
Entry Requirements
Applicants for the Bachelor of Clinical Nursing (Critical Care — Intensive Care Nursing) must meet the following requirements:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse in Papua New Guinea.
- A Diploma in General Nursing or equivalent nursing qualification.
- Relevant clinical experience in intensive care, high dependency, or acute nursing practice.
- Satisfaction of the University's admission requirements for post-registration nursing programs.
Career Opportunities
Graduates specialising in Intensive Care Nursing work in intensive care units and high-dependency units in major hospitals across Papua New Guinea. They take on charge nurse and clinical nurse specialist roles, providing advanced care to critically ill patients and leading nursing teams in critical care environments.