Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

Take your nursing experience to another level and develop clinical skills that are beyond the scope of practice of registered nurses. In this masters course, you will learn the professional, legal and ethical behaviours necessary to support this practice within a nursing model of care into the future. You will also enhance and apply knowledge of cultural awareness, including the history and specific health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Online

Part-time - 2 years

N/A
N/A

Structure

Total Credit Points 180

Subjects

  • Pathophysiology for Advanced Practice Nurses
  • Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  • Holistic Health Assessment
  • Complex Clinical Decision Making and Diagnostics
  • Population Based Healthcare
  • Research Methods
  • Nurse Practitioner Professional Practice
  • Research in Practice
  • Transition to Nurse Practitioner Practice

Entry requirements

  • Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

Recognition

Accredited by: Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)