Online Courses Handbook 2003

189904 v.4 Master of Nursing

MNurs(Curtin)

Introduction
This course enhances professional career development through preparation of nurses for advanced clinical practice with individuals, families, groups and communities. Nursing theory and research as well as professional role development are an integral part of the course which is focused on the development of the multiple roles of the clinical expert through studies in specialist and advanced practice role development.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Requirement to be currently registered nurses, or eligible for registration with the Nurses Board of Western Australia, with a bachelors degree in nursing or in a related discipline and with a minimum of one year post-registration clinical experience. Those entering with a degree from a discipline where areas of essential nursing knowledge and skills are deficient, are required to undertake selected units prior to course commencement. Evidence of successful completion of appropriate research units is an additional course prerequisite. Selection is based on academic performance, clinical experience, professional references and an interview. Overseas applicants are required to have completed a nursing program of three years or more leading to registration, be currently registered in their own country and provide certified documentation to that effect. They must also meet the University's usual entrance requirements. Overseas applicants are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English language. If necessary, on acceptance into the course, overseas students are advised of the requirements for provisional registration by the Nurses Board of Western Australia.

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
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is of two years full-time duration or equivalent part-time.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing 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.

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.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

10652 v.3 Advanced Nursing 575 2.0 25.0

10654 v.2 Advanced Nursing 577 6.0 25.0

13152 v.2 Health Research Methods 681 4.0 25.0

13364 v.2 Nursing Studies 575 2.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

10653 v.3 Advanced Nursing 576 2.0 25.0

10655 v.3 Advanced Nursing 578 6.0 50.0

12112 v.2 Clinical Research Methods 584 4.0 25.0

OR

4712 v.3 Qualitative Methods in Health Research 582 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Full Year

11583 v.2 Nursing Studies 670 8.0 75.0

4986 v.6 Nursing Project 699 4.0 100.0

175.0

Year 2 Semester 1

11584 v.4 Nursing Science 683 2.0 25.0

25.0

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