Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K

The Master of Nursing will offer you the opportunity to extend knowledge gained through your undergraduate health studies and professional experience, preparing you for enhanced roles in nursing in areas such as education, management, administration and consultancy. This flexible course will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to be skilled advanced clinicians and future leaders, working collaboratively and productively in dynamic and diverse health service environments.

Structure

This 120-credit point course consists of six core units and four specialist elective units.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 120 credit points as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCore(6 units)80cpCompulsory Core units totalling 80 credit points as detailed below:HEA506 Health WorkforceHEA518 Working with Vulnerable PopulationsHEA519 Quality and Safety in HealthcareHEA541 Culture in PracticeHEA572 Applied Health Project A (20cp)HEA573 Applied Health Project B (20cp)Specialist Elective(2-4 units)40cpSpecialist Elective units totalling 40 credit points selected from one of the specialisations detailed below:Dementia StudiesComplete all 40 credit points of: HEA596 Socio-Political Issues and Leadership in Dementia CareHEA597 Psychosocial Supports and Therapeutic Approaches for Dementia Patients and FamiliesHEA598 Neurobiology and Pathophysiology of DementiaHEA599 Advancements in Dementia CarePrimary Health CareComplete all 20 credit points of: PHC500 Screening and AssessmentPHC501 Foundations of Primary Health CarePlus 20 credit points from the following: PHC502 Sexual Health in the Primary Health Care Context (20cp)PHC503 Oral Health in the Primary Health Care Context (20cp)PHC506 Remote Nursing in the Primary Health Care Context (20cp)PHC507 Dementia Management in the Primary Health Care Context (20cp)PHC508 Skin Health in the Primary Health Care Context (20cp)PHC510 Maternal and Child Primary Health Care (20cp)PHC511 Chronic Condition Management in the Primary Health Care Context (20cp)Aeromedical studiesComplete all 20 credit points of: HEA580 Fundamentals in Aeromedical RetrievalHEA583 International and Domestic Assistance OperationsPlus 20 credit points from the following: HEA515 Health InformaticsHEA525 Emotional Intelligence in PracticePHM516 Indigenous HealthPHM553 BiostatisticsPHM592 Global HealthPHM593 Tropical Child HealthMaternal Critical CareComplete all 40 credit points of: HEA570 Maternal Critical Care: Chronic Conditions (20cp) (unit title change 2021)HEA571 Maternal Critical Care: Acute Conditions (20cp) (unit title change 2021)Clinical FacilitationComplete all 40 credit points of:HEA503 Fostering Curiosity for CareHEA504 Communication and Assessment Skills for Clinical EducationHEA505 Facilitating Clinical LearnersHEA525 Emotional Intelligence in PracticeHealth Service ManagementComplete all 40 credit points of:HEA515 Health InformaticsHEA516 Leading for Change (20cp)HEA525 Emotional Intelligence in PracticeMental HealthComplete all 40 credit points of: HEA521 Mental Health Law and EthicsHEA522 Advanced Mental Health PracticeHEA523 Pharmacology for Mental Health ProfessionalsHEA524 Negotiating Therapeutic RelationshipsRenal CareComplete all 40 credit points of: NUR520 Advanced Renal Care 1NUR521 Advanced Renal Care 2NUR522 Renal pathophysiology and pharmacologyNUR523 End of life careClinical Specialisation (only for students who have completed GCCN, GDCN or TCNU01)Complete all 40 credit points of: HEA542 Informing Practice with EvidenceHEA563 Clinical Specialisation 1HEA564 Clinical Specialisation 2HEA561 Health Assessment in a Bio/Psycho/Social Context OR HEA551 Child and Family Knowledge and Practice 1 120cpTotal Credit PointsStudents who commenced in or after 2013The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Masters Degree by Coursework AQF Level 9 course award. Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information. 

Subjects

  • Health and Medicine

Standard entry requirements

Applicants must hold current registration as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
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  • Full-time : 1.5 years
  • Part-time : 3 years

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