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Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (MC-ANP)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2020 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Further study
Coordinator
Sharon Kinney
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 |
---|---|
Year & campus | 2020 — 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. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
• a Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice with a specialty; and
• an undergraduate degree in nursing or a three-year diploma of nursing or equivalent; and
• at least one year of documented postgraduate clinical experience within the past five years; and
• Registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
• prior academic performance; and
• 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 graduate 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 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 providing support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Student Equity and Disability Support website https://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
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
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: 2x 12.5cp (Core), 1x 12.5cp (Core selective) + 2x 12.5cp (Capstone) + 3 x 12.5cp (Elective)
Stream 2 Minor Thesis - comprises 100 credit points: 1 x 25cp (Selective Capstone) + 50cp (Minor Thesis - Core) + 2 x 12.5cp (Elective)
Subject options
Coursework Students
Students must complete all of the core subjects, one of the core selective subjects and three electives.
CORE SUBJECTS:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
NURS90070 | Implementing Evidence for Practice | Term 4 (Online) |
12.5 |
NURS90120 | Evidence in Practice | Term 3 (Online) |
12.5 |
CORE SELECTIVE SUBJECTS:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
PHRM90002 | Pharmacology for Health Professionals | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90075 | Applications of Clinical Pharmacology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
NURS90068 | Health Assessment for Adv. Practice 2 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90077 | Specialist Mental Health Nursing | Term 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
NURS90076 | Applied Pathophysiology |
Summer Term (Online)
June (Online)
|
12.5 |
NURS90010 | Clinical Teaching and Preceptorship | No longer available | |
NURS90012 | Psychopharmacology | Term 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
NURS90018 | Consumer Perspective: Theory & Practice | Term 2 (Online) |
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 |
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 | No longer available | |
HLTH90007 | Domestic and Family Violence |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
NURS90078 | Assessment in Mental Health Nursing | Term 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
NURS90093 | Advanced Therapeutic Skills | Term 3 (Online) |
12.5 |
NURS90101 | Mental Health Nursing Practice 1 | Semester 1 (Extended) (Online) |
6.25 |
NURS90119 | Mental Health Nursing Practice 2 | Semester 2 (Extended) (Online) |
6.25 |
NURS90103 | Research in Practice | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
NURS90123 | Clinical Inquiry & Nursing Research | No longer available | |
HLTH90009 | Suicide Prevention | Term 3 (Online) |
12.5 |
HLTH90008 | International Child and Family Welfare | Term 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
SCWK90027 | Advanced Trauma Perspectives | Term 3 (Online) |
12.5 |
REHB90001 | Foundations of Rehabilitation |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
REHB90004 | Rehabilitation in the Acute Setting | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
REHB90002 | Rehabilitation Activity and Exercise |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
REHB90005 | Rehabilitation for Paediatrics | Term 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
REHB90006 | Rehabilitation for Women's Health | Term 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
HLTH90003 | Psychosocial Oncology | Term 3 (Online) |
12.5 |
NURS90140 | No longer available | ||
NURS90141 | Psychotherapy Essentials | Term 4 (Online) |
12.5 |
NURS90142 | Alcohol, Other Drugs and Recovery | Term 4 (Online) |
12.5 |
NURS90047 | Adult Palliative Care | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90074 | Psychosocial Aspects of Palliative Care | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
NURS90118 | Ethics in Clinical Practice | October (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90065 | Paediatric Palliative Care | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90046 | Fundamentals of Palliative Care | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90073 | Contemporary Approaches to Bereavement | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Minor Thesis Students
Students must complete all of the core subjects and two electives.
CORE SUBJECTS:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
NURS90103 | Research in Practice | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
NURS90068 | Health Assessment for Adv. Practice 2 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90077 | Specialist Mental Health Nursing | Term 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
NURS90076 | Applied Pathophysiology |
Summer Term (Online)
June (Online)
|
12.5 |
NURS90010 | Clinical Teaching and Preceptorship | No longer available | |
NURS90012 | Psychopharmacology | Term 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
NURS90018 | Consumer Perspective: Theory & Practice | Term 2 (Online) |
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 |
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 | No longer available | |
HLTH90007 | Domestic and Family Violence |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
NURS90078 | Assessment in Mental Health Nursing | Term 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
NURS90093 | Advanced Therapeutic Skills | Term 3 (Online) |
12.5 |
NURS90101 | Mental Health Nursing Practice 1 | Semester 1 (Extended) (Online) |
6.25 |
NURS90119 | Mental Health Nursing Practice 2 | Semester 2 (Extended) (Online) |
6.25 |
NURS90103 | Research in Practice | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
HLTH90009 | Suicide Prevention | Term 3 (Online) |
12.5 |
HLTH90008 | International Child and Family Welfare | Term 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
SCWK90027 | Advanced Trauma Perspectives | Term 3 (Online) |
12.5 |
REHB90001 | Foundations of Rehabilitation |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
REHB90004 | Rehabilitation in the Acute Setting | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
REHB90002 | Rehabilitation Activity and Exercise |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
REHB90005 | Rehabilitation for Paediatrics | Term 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
REHB90006 | Rehabilitation for Women's Health | Term 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
HLTH90003 | Psychosocial Oncology | Term 3 (Online) |
12.5 |
NURS90140 | No longer available |
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
NURS90141 | Psychotherapy Essentials | Term 4 (Online) |
12.5 |
NURS90047 | Adult Palliative Care | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90074 | Psychosocial Aspects of Palliative Care | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
NURS90118 | Ethics in Clinical Practice | October (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90065 | Paediatric Palliative Care | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90046 | Fundamentals of Palliative Care | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NURS90073 | Contemporary Approaches to Bereavement | 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: 27 July 2021