Master of Advanced Nursing

Monash University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00008C

This course, offered by Nursing and Midwifery, prepares nurses and midwives for leadership roles in management, education, disaster management and leadership, trauma nursing and advanced midwifery. You will develop advanced practice knowledge and leadership in specialist practice including skills to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate health care, as well as the ability to formulate policy for a diverse and multicultural society. Graduates are employed in a wide range of general and specialist clinical, educational and healthcare environments in senior positions and contribute to the health of individuals, families and communities, in addition to the development of the profession.

Designed for

Registered nurses

Structure

  • The program can be taken by coursework, or coursework and a project or thesis. Courses of study are individually planned according to each student's career path plan. Themes are comprehensive and cover case management in health care
  • mental health concepts and practice
  • therapeutic medication management
  • acute cardio-respiratory management
  • emergency nursing
  • health promotion and education.

Subjects

  • Nursing-emergency*
  • Nursing-advanced
  • Nursing-intensive care*
  • Nursing-mental health*
  • Nursing-education
  • Nursing-leadership and management
  • Nursing-nurse practitioner*
  • Nursing-perioperative*. *These specialisations are only available to domestic students

Standard entry requirements

Entry level : An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Nursing with at least a credit (60%) average.Entry level 2: An Australian bachelor degree or graduate diploma (or equivalent) in Midwifery with at least a credit (60%) average, and a minimum of two years of full-time equivalent relevant professional experience in midwifery.Entry level 3: An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in Midwifery with at least a credit (60%) average.English entry requirementsLevel BIELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 58, Reading 58, Speaking 50 and Writing 50TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 18 and Writing 21

Recognition

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Study pathways

Early exits available at graduate Certificate or graduate diploma levels. Graduates can progress onto a specialist master degree or, in the case of those who complete the research stream (overall average of HD), a PhD.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Peninsula Domestic: $27,100
International: $38,800
No
  • Full-time : 1 year

Further information

Mandatory requirements for Australian Nursing Studies only: Immunisations, Police and Working with Children check http://www.monash.edu/medicine/study/student-services/mandatory-compliance Note: Students can also exit the course early with a Graduate Certificate of Advanced Nursing or a Graduate Diploma of Advanced Nursing Management if they meet the requirements.

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