Advanced Diploma in General Nursing (ADGN)
PATHWAYS TO AUSTRALIA, FINLAND, MALAYSIAN AND UK UNIVERSITIES
Our Advanced Diploma in General Nursing (ADGN) is designed to produce graduates who are professionally competent to practice nursing and to professionally empower qualified nurses with the academic attributes and values required of them in the nursing profession. The Advanced Diploma prepares students for General Nursing in both the public and private sectors, while allowing them to academically mature in popular specialized areas as well.
The programme is arranged to provide thorough practical training to the students as well as comply with the practicing environments of nurses. Therefore, the programme is strengthened with techniques of adult learning, student-centered learning and online learning where the learning can be paced comfortably to suit an adult learner.
1. To meet currently accepted local and contemporary international standards recommended for a practicing nurse from professional bodies;
2. To access and evaluate current evidence and to base practices upon them;
3. To optimize the therapeutic outcome by advising the health care team on aspects concerning nursing;
4. To act as role models in both performance and for the future development of nursing and clinical services;
5. To develop the transferable skills for life-long learning and continuous professional development;
6. To explore and reflect upon their own clinical practice in view of continuous improvement.
7. To identify and respond to changes affecting the delivery of nursing care;
8. To develop knowledge and skills necessary to work in specialized settings or in specialized roles;
9. To provide quality nursing care in a range of healthcare settings and contexts.
- Recognized by the Private Health Services Regulatory Council (PHSRC), Sri Lanka.
- Recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC), Sri Lanka.
- Registered in Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC), Sri Lanka.
After completion of the Bachelor of Nursing, students can follow their Master, Doctor and Ph.D. of Nursing or any healthcare-related fields.
Bachelor of Nursing Deakin University, Australia (3+1)
Bachelor of Nursing Edith Cowan University, Australia (3+1)
Bachelor of Nursing Metropolia University, Finland (3+1)
Bachelor of Nursing Open University, Malaysia (3+2 – Part time)
Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) Coventry University, UK (3+1 – Full time), (3+2 – Part time)
Nursing Professionals.
3 years – Full-time
Students must meet the qualifications outlined in any of the following requirements.
Ordinary Level (Local or London)- 5 passes including English and Science, C pass is required for English Language or equivalent (ex: pre foundation- TVEC registered).
Advanced Level 3 passes in any stream or equivalent (ex: foundation- TVEC registered).
IIHS Foundation in Biological Sciences or other Recognized Foundation
Qualification Equivalent to SLQF Level 3 or NVQF Level 5
| Code | Subject |
| Term 01 | |
| ENGL 101 | General English |
| BIOL 101 | Medical Terminology |
| NURS 101 | Introduction to Health & Nursing |
| INFH 101 | Infection Control Policies and Procedures in Healthcare |
| NURS 302 | Work Health and Safety Processes in Healthcare |
| Term 02 | |
| BIOL 205 | Human Anatomy I |
| BIOL 206 | Human Physiology I |
| LWET 101 | Legal and Ethical Environment in Healthcare |
| CHEM 103 | Biochemistry and Metabolism |
| NURS 304 | Communication Skills in Nursing |
| NURS 121 | Nursing I – Nursing Process and Practice |
| CHEM 103 | Biochemistry and Metabolism |
| EVBP 101 | Health Research Methodologies |
| Term 03 | |
| BIOL 205 | Human Anatomy II |
| BIOL 206 | Human Physiology II |
| ENGL 102 | College English |
| NURS 122 | Nursing II – Basic Nursing Care |
| MICR 134 | Introductory Microbiology |
| WRCL 101 | Working with Culturally Diverse Clients and Co-Workers |
| NURS 201 | Clinical Practicum I |
| Term 04 | |
| ENGL 103 | Professional English & Personality Development |
| BIOL 208 | Pathophysiology |
| NURS 123 | Nursing III – Special Nursing Care Procedures and Venipuncture |
| NURS 202 | Clinical Practicum II |
| BIOL 102 | Pharmacology |
| PSYCH 121 | Psychology and Introduction to Psychiatry |
| CTRP 102 | Critical Thinking and Reflective Practice in Healthcare |
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Term 05 |
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| MEDI 201 | General Medicine |
| SOCI 121 | Introductory Sociology |
| NURS 124 | Nursing IV-Medal and Surgical Nursing |
| NURS 203 | Clinical Practicum III |
| PSYCH 234 | Human Development |
| FDNT 235 | Nutrition |
| EWEN 101 | Managing an Effective Work Environment |
| Term 06 | |
| MEDI 202 | General Surgery |
| NURS 125 | Nursing V – Medical and Surgical Nursing |
| NURS 126 | General Surgery |
| NURS 127 | Nursing VII – Palliative and Aged Care |
| NURS 204 | Clinical Practicum IV |
| NURS 128 | Nursing VIII- Emergency and Disaster Management Nursing |
| CCUR 101 | Co-Curricular Activities Programme 1 |
| Term 07 | |
| NURS 129 | Nursing IX- Maternal & Newborn Nursing |
| NURS 130 | Nursing X – Paediatric Nursing |
| NURS 205 | Clinical Practicum V |
| EVBN 103 | Research Project Work |
| Term 08 | |
| NURS 131 | Nursing XI – Mental Health Nursing |
| NURS 206 | Clinical Practicum VI |
| CPTR 101 | Hospital Information Systems |
| Term 09 | |
| NURS 132 | Nursing XII- Community Health Nursing |
| NURS 265 | Health Promotion and Education in Nursing |
| EVBP 104 | Primary Healthcare Project |
| CCUR 101 | Co-Curricular Activities Programme II |
Online exams & Research-oriented.
Activities, Discussions, Demonstrations.
Visuals and Videos, Collaborative Learning.
- This pathway program provides a strong foundation for future studies in Australia or Europe.
- Opportunities to engage in research with the opportunity to present & publish in local & international forums.
- Clinical placements at JCI-accredited hospitals and internationally recognized healthcare institutions.
- Ability to obtain a world-class qualification within a short time period.
- An Internationally recognized program.
- Worldwide employability.
- Unbelievable cost saving.
- Elite lecture panel including industry experts
- Award-winning Learner Management System
- Mentoring on career progression.
- Well-equipped library, IT labs and Nursing Labs.
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