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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2010: Master of Advanced Nursing Practice

Program summary

Program title: Master of Advanced Nursing Practice
Award abbreviation: MAdvNursPrac
Degree type: coursework
Mode of study: blended
Duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Fee type 2010: postgraduate coursework places
USC program code: SC740
Total courses: 8
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa

Program overview

This program provides an educational opportunity for registered nurses to advanced their knowledge and skills with a view to providing leadership in practice in the future.

Students will be able to choose electives which enhance their practice and broaden their knowledge as it relates to health and nursing. The inclusion of study in leadership will enable participants to explore opportunities for practice development and to extend their knowledge in relation to clinical governance, legal and ethical issues.

The program will be delivered in internal mode. Courses use a combination of online learning with on campus intensive workshops. Assessment will be tailored to meet the learning needs of the students.

Admission requirements

Students are required to be Registered Nurses, normally with an undergraduate degree in nursing or related discipline.

International students will demonstrate an IELTS score of 6.5 on entry to the program and have gained registration as a nurse and a current or temporary licence to practise as a registered nurse in Queensland.

Program structure

Required courses:
NUR704 Leadership in Practice Development
NUR721 Research in Health Care
NUR708 Learning and Teaching in the Practice Environment

Plus 5 electives from the following list:
NUR751 Advanced Health Assessment
NUR713 Independent Study
NUR722 Assessment in Mental Health
NUR703 Infant Care
NUR712 Midwifery in a Social Context
PUB112 Public Health Foundations
PUB271 Health Promotion Principles
EDU700 Professional Learning I
EDU703 Professional Learning Project
NUR709 Professional Internship
PUB361 Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Electives from other faculties are available subject to program leader approval.

Program requirements and notes

  1. Students are required to successfully complete 8 courses as specified in the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice program structure.
  2. Refer to the Academic Rules for further information. 
  3. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
  4. Only a full-time study option is available to international students.

Enquiries

How to apply

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au

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