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Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (Rural Critical Care) (J01AY) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

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Intended learning outcomes

As a graduate of the MANP you will have:



  • a comprehensive knowledge of relevant research literature related to your field of practice
  • the capacity to critically think, problem-solve, seek, retrieve and evaluate information
  • the ability to analyse the socio-political influences on nursing practice
  • the ability to explore and evaluate the status of (and potential for) advanced nursing practice in national and international contexts
  • be able to undertake an assessment of your practice, develop a plan and complete a planned program of knowledge and skill development
  • achieve mastery of knowledge and skills to support extension to practice and the development of therapeutic and evidence-based nursing interventions in your work environment
  • the ability to develop, implement and undertake new and innovative practices within legislative and professional boundaries
  • attained oral and written communication skills to support advanced practice
  • developed planning, time management and teamwork skills to support advanced practice
  • knowledge and skills to support culturally competent practice, leadership and/or education relevant to advanced practice in your chosen specialty practice

Graduate attributes

The Melbourne Experience enables our graduates to become:

  • Academically excellent:
    • have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
    • have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline(s)
    • reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication
    • be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
    • be adept at learning in a range of ways, including through information and communication technologies
  • Knowledgeable across disciplines:
    • examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
    • expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
    • have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems
    • have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment
  • Leaders in communities:
    • initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces
    • have excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills, including an awareness of personal strengths and limitations
    • mentor future generations of learners
    • engage in meaningful public discourse, with a profound awareness of community needs
  • Attuned to cultural diversity:
    • value different cultures
    • be well-informed citizens able to contribute to their communities wherever they choose to live and work
    • have an understanding of the social and cultural diversity in our community
    • respect indigenous knowledge, cultures and values
  • Active global citizens:
    • accept social and civic responsibilities
    • be advocates for improving the sustainability of the environment
    • have a broad global understanding, with a high regard for human rights, equity and ethics

Last updated: 18 December 2020