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Master of Nursing (Advanced Practice)

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How to apply as a Domestic student

If you want to give your career the edge, apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or for online programs apply directly through GradSchool.

For the Graduate Certificate in Theology and the Master of Theology please apply through UAC.

International students wishing to study on campus should visit how to apply for international students.

You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience. For more information, check the admission requirements of your chosen postgraduate coursework degree or call us on 1800 88 21 21.

Closing dates for applications vary for different degrees. To check, visit the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or for online programs visit GradSchool.

Fast Facts

Duration

3 trimesters full-time or part-time equivalent

Locations

  • Online (GradSchool)

Delivery

Online

Study Details

Program handbook

Student Intake

Domestic and International students

Student Intake

Domestic and International students

Assumed Knowledge

Completed a Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent and evidence of one year full-time (or equivalent part-time) of advanced clinical practice in a broad area of practice.

Special Requirements

English Language Requirements (for International Students)

International Students: Enquire Now

How to apply
Phone: +61 2 4921 6595
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Why study nursing (advanced practice) at UoN?

Teaching is shared between academic staff and conjoint staff who are clinical experts within their speciality areas.

Be equipped with valuable and highly transferable skills

The Master of Nursing (Advanced Practice) program is intended for registered nurses who wish to prepare themselves for leadership in nursing practice and education. The focus is on clinical practice and the program allows for specialisation in selected areas of nursing, and in-depth study of a selected topic relevant to nursing practice. In particular, the program is designed for registered nurses who which to practice as clinical nurse specialists, clinical nurse consultants, or clinical nurse educators.

The program requires completion of 80 units and consists of Core Nursing and Directed Courses. The program has a clinical practice focus and allows for specialisation in selected areas of nursing. Streams and areas of specialisation are available in Acute Care (including Perioperative, Nephrology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Surgical Nursing), Older Person Nursing, and Child, Youth and Family Nursing. Students must complete the courses approved for each specialisation to ensure specialisation acknowledgement.

A number of the courses listed are offered in partnership with Hunter New England Area Health (including Mental Health and the Centre for Education and Nursing Research in Child Health [CENRiCH]).

This program requires the completion of 80 units of study. There is provision for students to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Advanced Practice) upon completion of NURS6120 and three Directed Courses.

PLEASE NOTE: Students enrolling in the Master of Nursing (Advanced Practice) program in 2013 will NOT be able to enrol in the Acute Care specialisation.

Fast-track your career

The program is designed for registered nurses who wish to practice as clinical nurse specialists, clinical nurse consultants, or clinical nurse educators.