151604 v.2 Master of Nursing in Substance Misuse

Introduction

This collaborative course between the Western Australian (Nextstep specialist Drug and Alcohol Services) and the School of Nursing and Midwifery has been specifically designed for nurses registered with the Nurses Board of Western Australia, Division One, and is a condition of entry. It enables those with the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nursing (Substance Misuse) to further develop specialist studies at the masters level. It also provides for those with a bachelors degree and relevant clinical experience in the field of addiction work to further advance studies at a masters level.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A nursing degree or a related discipline degree, have two years clinical experience in substance misuse and have completed the Certificate in Clinical Nursing (Substance Misuse) through the Western Australian (Nextstep specialist Drug and Alcohol Services) or have registration as a Nurse or Midwife, with a postgraduate diploma in a relevant area, also with one years experience in a relevant clinical speciality or with a postgraduate diploma in a non-related area and two years experience in a relevant clinical speciality.

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning of 100 credits may be awarded to those with a bachelors degree but without a relevant postgraduate diploma if they have at least two years relevant clinical experience as an advanced practitioner (Level Two or higher) and have completed the approved agency course.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is of three semesters duration or equivalent part-time. As most units are offered only once in each year and in the required sequence of study, there is some limitation of choice for those studying part-time.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nursing (Substance Misuse) may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Course Organisation

Students complete the advanced nursing practice component of this course within an approved hospital and or agency course.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.