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Master of Advanced Nursing (MC-AN)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2018 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
Contact
Melbourne School of Health Sciences (Nursing)
Currently Enrolled Students:
Future Student Enquiries:
- Further information: www.nursing.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Nursing enquiry
Coordinator
Sharon Kinney
Overview
Award title | Master of Advanced Nursing |
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Year & campus | 2018 — Parkville |
CRICOS code | 085339C |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | 9 |
Credit points | 150 credit points |
Duration | 18 months full-time or 36 months part-time |
Masters prepared nurses assume responsibility for establishing new professional roles, devising new models of care and leading dynamic changes to practice.
The first year of study provides the opportunity for students to extend their existing nursing knowledge and develop skills in specialty practice.
The second year of study builds on this specialisation by focusing on advanced practice skills and knowledge. Specifically it will prepare students for clinical leadership roles in nursing and healthcare.
Entry requirements
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed either:
- a Master of Nursing Science, or
- a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent qualification); and
- at least one year of documented clinical experience as a Registered Nurse within the preceding five years from the time of application.
2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- prior academic performance
- the clinical experience.
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.
It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the Master of Advanced Nursing the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes.
- demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of relevant research literature related to a chosen specialty field of Advanced Nursing Practice;
- the ability to analyse key social and political influences on the delivery of specialist and Advanced Practice Nursing service/s;
- the knowledge and skills required to explore and evaluate the status of (and potential for) Advanced Nursing Practice in national and international contexts;
- knowledge and skills to support extension to practice and the development of therapeutic and evidence-based nursing interventions in specialty and Advanced Nursing Practice;
- the skills required to develop, implement and undertake new and innovative practices within established legislative and professional boundaries; and
- knowledge and skills to support culturally competent practice, leadership and/or education relevant to specialty and Advanced Nursing Practice.
Generic skills
At the completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate:
- the capacity for information seeking, retrieval and evaluation
- critical thinking and analytical skills
- an openness to new ideas
- the ability to communicate scientific knowledge through oral, written and web based media
- professional leadership skills
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, problemsolving 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
Course structure
The Master of Advanced Nursing prepares graduates to assume a major responsibility in developing new professional roles, devising new models of care and overseeing dynamic changes to practice. In the second year two streams are offered.
Stream 1 Coursework - comprises 150 credit points: 2x 12.5cp (Graduate Certificate Specialty Subjects) + 6x 12.5cp (Core) + 1x 25cp (Capstone) + 2 x 12.5cp (Elective)
Stream 2 Minor Thesis - comprises 150 credit points: 1x 25cp (Core ) + 1x 12.5cp (Core) + 1x 12.5 cp (Core Selective) + 2x 12.5cp (Elective) + 2x 25cp (Minor Thesis) + 1x 25cp (Capstone)
Subject options
Core subjects for Coursework students
Students must complete all of the core subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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NURS90076 | Applied Pathophysiology |
January (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
LING90002 | Presenting Academic Discourse |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
NURS90086 | Quality and Safety in Healthcare | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PHRM90002 | Pharmacology for Health Professionals | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90069 | Clinical Leadership in Context | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90075 | Applications of Clinical Pharmacology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90070 | Implementing Evidence for Practice | Semester 2 (Online) |
25 |
Students must choose a specialty area from the below list and undertake two 12.5 credit point subjects:
Critical Care Nursing:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
NURS90081 | Critical Care Nursing 1 | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
NURS90091 | Critical Care Nursing 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Cancer and Palliative Care Nursing:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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NURS90082 | Cancer and Palliative Care Nursing 1 | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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NURS90090 | Cancer and Palliative Care Nursing 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Emergency Nursing:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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NURS90080 | Emergency Nursing 1 | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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NURS90092 | Emergency Nursing 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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NURS90079 | Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing 1 | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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NURS90094 | Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Paediatric Nursing
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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NURS90084 | Paediatric Nursing 1 | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
NURS90088 | Paediatric Nursing 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
NURS90085 | Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing 1 | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
NURS90087 | Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Rural Critical Care Nursing
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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NURS90083 | Rural Critical Care Nursing 1 | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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NURS90089 | Rural Critical Care Nursing 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Core subjects for Minor Thesis students
Students must complete all of the core subjects plus one 12.5cp core selective subject.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
NURS90076 | Applied Pathophysiology |
January (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
NURS90103 | Research in Practice | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
NURS90070 | Implementing Evidence for Practice | Semester 2 (Online) |
25 |
NURS90108 | Minor Thesis Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
NURS90109 | Minor Thesis Part 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
Core Selective subjects for Minor Thesis students
Minor Thesis students must complete one of the following core selective subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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NURS90086 | Quality and Safety in Healthcare | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90069 | Clinical Leadership in Context | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Elective subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
NURS90076 | Applied Pathophysiology |
January (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
NURS90077 | Specialist Mental Health Nursing | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90010 | Clinical Teaching and Preceptorship | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90012 | Psychopharmacology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90018 | Consumer Perspective: Theory & Practice | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90067 | Health Assessment for Advanced Practice1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90072 | Advanced Nursing Practice in Context | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90025 | Child and Family Health | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90107 | Cancer Patients in General Health Care | No longer available | |
ABPL90377 | Design for Ageing | Term 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
HLTH90007 | Domestic and Family Violence |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Last updated: 27 July 2021