Victoria University (VU)

Course Level

Master Degree (By Coursework)

Related Careers

Master of Nursing

Deliver better nursing for better health through leadership, research and innovation. VU Online’s Master of Nursing, with specialisations in Chronic Disease and Ageing or Nursing Leadership, is designed for registered nurses to transform the delivery of healthcare services in Australia. The course prepares nurses for the challenges of clinical leadership, research and advanced practice roles in their chosen specialisation. Across eight core units of study – from Promoting Cultural Competence and Community Health to Nursing Informatics – and four specialised units in their chosen field of study, students will acquire skills that are in demand for senior nurse leaders.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Online-Campus	Part-time - 2 years	N/A	N/A

Structure

CORE UNITS Promoting Cultural Competence and Community Health (Unit code: HN06001) Care Coordination in Practice (Unit code: HNO6002) Leading Improvement and Innovation (Unit code: HNO6003) Evidence and Research for Practice (Unit code: HNO6004) Complex Care Coordination (Unit code: HNO6005) Nursing Informatics (Unit code: HNO6006) Professional Development in Practice (Unit code: HNO6007) Mental Health Nursing (Unit code: HNO6008) SPECIALISATION UNITS: CHRONIC DISEASE AND AGING Innovation in Aged Care Practice (Unit code: HNO7002) Ageing and Chronic Disease (Unit code: HNO7003) Health and Wellbeing for the Older Person (Unit code: HNO7004) Research Project: Chronic Disease and Ageing (Unit code: HNO7901) SPECIALISATION UNITS: NURSING LEADERSHIP Nursing Management (Unit code: HNO7005) Nursing Leadership and Management (Unit code: HNO7006) Financial Management for Nurses (Unit code: HNO7007) Research Project: Nursing Leadership (Unit code: HNO7901)

Subjects

Chronic Disease and Aging
Nursing Leadership

Entry requirements

Completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification
AND Current Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
AND Completed a minimum of one year of full-time clinical experience, or the part-time equivalent, as a registered nurse
OR Applicants without an AQF 7 Bachelor Degree of Nursing or equivalent qualification but hold a current Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) and the equivalent of year of full-time or part-time clinical work experience will be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Nursing. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, applicants will be eligible for admission to Master in Nursing with credit granted for completed units.