Master of Nursing Practice
Curtin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00301J
The Master of Nursing Practice is a two year (4 semesters) coursework program leading to ELIGIBILITY FOR REGISTRATION as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/. The course provides a comprehensive program of study involving a diverse range of simulated practice and fieldwork, inter-professional learning, contemporary blended learning and advanced clinical skill development. The course emphasises the close integration of evidence based theory and clinical practice. Theory content is comprehensive and includes the physical, biological, psychological and social sciences.
Designed for
Persons wishing to work as a nurse
Structure
Credit Points: 400
Subjects
- INDH5003 Indigenous Perspectives for Clinical Practice
- NURS5029 Inquiry for Ethical and Legal Contexts in Health
- GMED5000 Nursing Bioscience for Chronic Conditions
- NURS5030 Nursing Professional Practice 1
- NURS5020 Behavioural Responses to Illness
- GMED5001 Nursing Bioscience for Acute Conditions
- MEDS6013 Research and Evaluation in Health
- NURS5021 Nursing Professional Practice 2
- NURS5022 Behavioural Perspectives of Mental Health
- NURS5013 Mental Health Nursing Professional Practice
- GMED5002 Nursing Bioscience for Complex Care
- NURS5027 Nursing Professional Practice 3
- NURS5041 Leadership for the Clinical Context
- NURS5023 Nursing Professional Practice Capstone
- NURS5037 Practice Improvement Research Project
Standard entry requirements
All applicants must hold a recognised Bachelors degree or graduate degree. Entry to this course is competitive and a strong academic achievement is required. It is essential that applicants have successfully completed a human biology related unit with an anatomy and physiology focus at tertiary level. Domestic students who have not completed a tertiary unit in the above mentioned area will be able to study this unit through the Health Sciences Graduate Entry Foundation course. Aboriginal students are encouraged to apply. Curtin University requires all students to demonstrate competency in English. International students are required to demonstrate an IELTS of 7.0
Recognition
This course has been designed to meet the regulations of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Students who successfully complete the course requirements are eligible for recommendation by the Head of School to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for registration as Division 1 comprehensive registered nurses. Registration is subject to meeting all requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. To meet the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia students are expected to complete the course within 5 years. Failure to complete the course in the allocated time period may necessitate undertaking additional units to ensure currency of practice.
Study pathways
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Curtin Perth | International: $76,866 | No |
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