309608 v.3 Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
MNurs(Curtin)
This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas
Introduction
Nurse Practitioner is a newly developing role in the Western Australian health care workforce. Curtin University is proud in that it was the first Western Australian university to offer education to prepare nurses for this unique level of health care provision. The Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) curriculum is designed to develop higher level clinical knowledge and skills required for nurses working in an advanced and extended clinical role. Graduates of this program will be eligible to apply for endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
Course Entry Requirements/Requisites
A Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent plus one year graduate clinical practice (or equivalent) with a course weighted average (CWA) of at least 65 per cent in the bachelor degree, or a CWA of 70 per cent in the Bachelor degree (without graduate clinical practice or equivalent). Applicants must be Registered as a Nurse in Division One of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and must have completed a minimum of four years full time equivalent practice in their selected clinical specialisation. Registered nurses who do not hold a bachelor degree may gain entry to the course through an alternate mode of entry, which considers the applicant's current clinical and educational experience and professional development. Formal preparation in the selected clinical specialisation is highly desirable.
Specific Requirements
Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and 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 six semesters part-time study and is expected to take three years to complete. Intake for the course is available each semester.
Course Organisation
This course is available in internal and external modes of study and is part-time only. Students are required to use the Internet to support their studies. The internship component (50 credits) of this course must be completed in an approved hospital and/or agencies. All students must successfully complete all units in the course prior to undertaking Health Project 691 and Health Project 692.
Professional Recognition
The delivery of this course is subject to accreditation by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council and the approval of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Graduates may be eligible for endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
Career Opportunities
Graduates registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as Nurse Practitioners, will be eligible to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in designated areas.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 307483 | v.1 | Professional Foundations 561 | 25.0 | ||
| 314012 | v.1 | Advanced Practice Internship 560 | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 307484 | v.2 | Advanced Diagnostics 561 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312195 | v.1 | Pharmacology 522 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 307053 | v.2 | Inquiry into Quality Health Care 532 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312169 | v.1 | Pharmacotherapeutics 524 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 308409 | v.1 | Health Project Preparation 591 | 25.0 | ||
| 312115 | v.2 | Clinical Operational Management 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 307488 | v.1 | Nurse Practitioner Internship 562 | 16.0 | 50.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 301413 | v.3 | Health Contract 590 | 8.0 | 50.0 | |
| 50.0 | |||||
