Program summary
Program title: Master of Advanced Nursing Practice
Award abbreviation: MAdvNursPrac
Degree type: coursework
Mode of study: on campus (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
Highlights
- Professional development for Registered Nurses
- Choose a clinical specialty focus
- Gain leadership skills and enhance your practice
Enhance your nursing practice and job opportunities.
Designed specifically for registered nurses, this suite includes study in leadership to enable you to explore opportunities for practice development, and to extend your knowledge in relation to clinical governance, legal and ethical issues.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Nursing (Advanced Practice) provides educational opportunities to advance your knowledge and skills in the area of physical, psych-social and mental health assessment, as well as explore your area of clinical expertise at an advanced level. This is a stand-alone program, but also forms the first four courses in both the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice and the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (Emergency Care).
The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice allows you to develop your capabilities in providing leadership in practice in the future. You can choose electives that enhance your practice and broaden your knowledge as it relates to health and nursing.
The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (Emergency Care) offers you the opportunity to add to your knowledge and skills, with studies in the challenging area of emergency nursing.
These advanced nursing programs are delivered in an internal/blended mode. Courses use a combination of online learning and on-campus intensive workshops. Assessment is tailored to meet your clinical learning needs and provides the opportunity to demonstrate advanced assessment skills.
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
- Students are required to successfully complete 8 courses as specified in the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice program structure.
- Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- 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