Prepares nurses to undertake advanced level roles in nurse education, training, continuing education, and or staff development in the health care sector.
Focusses on developing and enhancing sound teaching and learning knowledge, skills and practices which with allow the graduate to impact on the next generation of nurses.
Graduates of this course will be equipped for leadership roles in clinical environments where education and training are conducted. Settings for these positions include clinics, hospital settings, out-patient facilities, businesses, schools, and community centers.
Admission requirements
Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
Two years of clinical experience is preferred but not mandatory.
This course is not available for on-campus study by students on an International student visa.
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A cross-institutional Master of Nursing degree (by Coursework) enabling the student to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to apply for registration as a Nurse Practitioner to the Nurses and Midwives Board of Western Australia.
Developed in conjunction with the Flinders University in South Australia, Part One of the program enables the student to first enhance their individual knowledge and skill whilst working in their selected area of specialisation and then, through the second part of the program, to acquire the theoretical knowledge and skills required of a Nurse Practitioner in a specialist nurse or extended practice role.
The aim of this degree is to extend the knowledge of nurse practitioners who have mastered the skills and professional requirements of a particular setting in order they may develop leadership roles within the profession, open up new areas for professional development and be prepared to pursue further study at the doctorate level.
Admission requirements
Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent, currently registered wih the Nurses Board of Western Australia (or Australian state equivalent) and have minimum one year post-registration experience or equivalent.
Related careers
Nurse
Admission requirements
Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent, currently registered with the Nurses Board of Western Australia or equivalent and have minimum one year post-registration experience or equivalent.
Related careers
Nurse, Mental Health Nurse
All Registered Nurses (RNs) who possess a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent may enrol in the Master of Clinical Nursing program.
RNs with a hospital based diploma, working in the specialty will be considered at the discretion of the Course Coordinator.
The course requires that students work in an approved specialty area of their choice. Students who have less than 12 months relevant specialty experience will be considered at the discretion of the Course Coordinator.
Provides the opportunity for registered nurses to develop the knowledge, skill and clinical competencies required to deliver mental health nursing care, and gain eligibility to register with the Nurses Board of WA on Division 1 of the Register as a Registered Mental Health Nurse.
A relevant Bachelor's Degree or equivalent prior learning including at least five years appropriate professional experience.
Special admission requirements
Students are required to provide:
A letter of support for practical training and support from your employer is required;
A letter of support from an approved Clinical Mentor; and
Evidence of a minimum of 20 hours employment per week in clinical specialty