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Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (J01AB) // Attributes, outcomes and skills
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Further study
Contact
Nursing
Melbourne School of Health Sciences
The University of Melbourne
Alan Gilbert Building, Level 7, 161 Barry St
Carlton Victoria 3010 AUSTRALIA
T: +61 3 8344 4171
F: +61 3 8344 4188
E: nursing-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
W: www.nursing.unimelb.edu.au
Currently enrolled students:
Contact Stop 1
Coordinator
Assoc Prof Marie Gerdtz
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes.
1. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of relevant research literature related to a chosen specialty field of Advanced Nursing Practice.
2. The ability to analyse key social and political influences on the delivery of specialist and Advanced Practice Nursing service/s;
3. The knowledge and skills required to explore and evaluate the status of (and potential for) Advanced Nursing Practice in national and international contexts;
4. Knowledge and skills to support extension to practice and the development of therapeutic and evidence-based nursing interventions in specialty and Advanced Nursing Practice;
5. The skills required to develop, implement and undertake new and innovative practices within established legislative and professional boundaries;
6. Knowledge and skills to support culturally competent practice, leadership and/or education relevant to specialty and Advanced Nursing Practice.
Graduate attributes
1. The capacity to critically think, problem-solve, and to seek, retrieve and evaluate information related to specialty and Advanced Nursing Practice models of care.
2. Well-developed oral and written communication skills necessary to influence practice change, innovations and improvements.
3. Time management and teamwork skills required to lead practice change, innovations, and improvements.
4. Proficiency in critical appraisal and research utilisation.
5. Mastery of knowledge and skills to support extension to specialty and Advanced Nursing Practice.
6. The ability to develop, implement and undertake new and innovative practices within pre-defined legislative and professional frameworks.
7. Knowledge and skills to support culturally competent care in the context of Advanced Nursing Practice.
Last updated: 30 January 2024