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Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (MC-ANP)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2018 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Further study
Coordinator
Assoc Prof Marie Gerdtz
Contact
Melbourne School of Health Sciences (Nursing)
Currently Enrolled Students:
Future Student Enquiries:
- Further information: www.nursing.unimelb.edu.au
- Email: Nursing enquiry
Overview
Award title | Master of Advanced Nursing Practice |
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Year & campus | 2018 — Parkville |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | 9 |
Credit points | 100 credit points |
Duration | 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time |
The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice is a graduate coursework degree consisting of 100 points, normally taking twelve months of full-time study or part-time equivalent. 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 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. A Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent qualification);
2. At least one year full time equivalent employment as a Registered Nurse working in an acute or sub-acute healthcare service within the preceding five years from the time of application;
3. A Graduate Certificate in an area of specialty nursing practice;
4. Current unrestricted registration with Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia;
5. Meet the University of Melbourne's English language requirements.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to providingsupport to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website. http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice 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
This is for commencing students only. Students who commenced the program prior to 2015 should consult the 2014 handbook entry.
The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice prepares graduates to be clinically proficient, professionally articulate and ready 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 100 credit points: 4x 12.5cp (Core) + 1x 25cp (Selective Capstone) + 2 x 12.5cp (Elective)
Stream 2 Minor Thesis - comprises 100 credit points: 1 x 25cp (Capstone) + 50cp (Minor Thesis - Core) + 2 x 12.5cp (Elective)
Subject options
Core Subjects for Coursework Students
Students must complete all of the core subjects plus one of the 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 |
NURS90070 | Implementing Evidence for Practice | Semester 2 (Online) |
25 |
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 |
Core Subjects for Minor Thesis Students
Minor Thesis students must complete all of the core subjects plus one of the core selective capstone subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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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 Capstone Subjects for Minor Thesis Students
Minor Thesis students must complete one of the core selective subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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NURS90070 | Implementing Evidence for Practice | Semester 2 (Online) |
25 |
NURS90103 | Research in Practice | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
Elective Subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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NURS90077 | Specialist Mental Health Nursing | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90076 | Applied Pathophysiology |
January (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
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 | |
NURS90104 | Chronic Disease Management: Foundations |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
GENP60002 | Preventive Health Care | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
GENP60001 | Significant Issues in Women's Health |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
GENP90017 | Immunisation and Travel Health |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
GENP90008 | Women's Health Screening | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Further study
Graduates may progress to a range of other graduate coursework programs as well as research higher degree programs including the Doctor of Philosophy.
Last updated: 18 December 2020