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Overview

This course encompasses both theoretical units and clinical practice units aimed at graduates from other disciplines. The course is a pre-professional program that on successful completion allows the student to apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to register as a Registered Nurse. The course is based on the principles of student-centred adult learning emphasising innovation and problem solving, and further developing students as life-long learners. The principles of flexible learning emphasising the discovery, analysis and integration of information, problem-solving, and communication is the cornerstone of this program.

Please note the Master of Nursing Practice is an entry to practice degree that offers a professional nursing qualification for individuals who have gained a non-nursing undergraduate degree. The Master of Nursing Practice is not a postgraduate degree for individuals who are already nurses and who wish to undertake a study to advance their practice or who wish to pursue a research pathway.

Course structure

Part A. Foundations for contemporary nursing practice48 credit points

You must complete the following units

Part B. Professional practical placement48 credit points

You must complete the following units

The handbook's description of this structure

The course is structured in two parts: Part A. Foundations for contemporary nursing practice and Part B. Professional practical placement. All students complete Parts A and B.

Part A. Foundations for contemporary nursing practice

Part A comprises four units in which health care and nursing is studied through a social model of health. The history of nursing and the development of the nursing profession is explored. These studies include fundamental concepts of nursing within the various healthcare settings in Australia and the evolution of contemporary nursing practice. This includes the ethical and legal aspects of nursing-patient relationships, communication for therapeutic relationships, human growth and development and the concept of caring and helping. The final unit in Part A incorporates theories of health leadership and management and the impact of leadership and management on quality patient outcomes.

Part B. Professional practical placement

Part B comprises four units which enable the development of clinical competence for nursing practice in clinical settings. These units include the foundation knowledge and skills needed for the care of individuals across the life span, including the physical assessment of clients' health status in order to determine and deliver competent nursing care. Acute and chronic health issues are covered, including pharmacology, pain management, wound assessment and collaborative care. Mental health and primary care is explored, focussing on evidence based interventions and management strategies.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

The course comprises 96 points structured into two parts: Part A. Foundations for contemporary nursing practice (48 points) and Part B. Professional practical placement (48 points).

Units are 12 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Foundations for contemporary nursing practice (48 points)

You must complete:

NUR5011 Contemporary nursing in context 1
NUR5022 Contemporary nursing in context 2
NUR5033 Contemporary nursing in context 3
GHS5850 Nursing leadership and patient safety
NUR1013 Indigenous health for nursing and midwifery practice (0 points)

Part B. Professional practical placement (48 points)

You must complete:

NUR5111 Contemporary nursing practice 1
NUR5002 Contemporary nursing practice 2
NUR5003 Contemporary nursing practice 3
NUR5004 Contemporary nursing practice 4

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1
critically evaluate contemporary issues within Australian health care contexts
2
examine theoretical frameworks for ethical and legal nursing practice
3
discuss the physical, psychological and social changes that affect the person with health problems
4
demonstrate clinical decision-making and clinical reasoning skills
5
identify and utilise culturally relevant and age-specific strategies that promote independence, self esteem and dignity
6
demonstrate leadership through application of best practice principles and evidence informed nursing practices
7
observe, measure and present clinical data and discuss the validity of the data
8
demonstrate safe evidence-based clinical practice based on the integration of theoretical principles and practical skills
9
demonstrate the application of science and nursing knowledge when conducting and documenting comprehensive person-centred assessments
10
evaluate the clinical application of evidence-based research and the ethical principles in the management of complex nursing situations
11
reflect critically on their own actions and on the nature of nursing practice in relation to the management of complex health situations, and practice in accordance with NMBA Registered Nurses Standards for Practice and other professional standards.

Entry requirements

English language

Above Monash Minimum: Level D, that is: IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall (no band lower than 7.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 65 overall with no band lower than 65; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score 98 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 27, Listening: 24, Reading: 24 and Speaking: 23; or Equivalent approved English test

More information

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to the Master of Advanced Nursing for specialist nursing or research training.

Professional accreditation

Successful completion of the course will lead to eligibility for registration as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) subject to the graduate also meeting the current NMBA Registration standard: English language skills. Registration with the NMBA is a legal requirement for practising as a registered nurse in Australia.

Notes for students

This course has mandatory attendance requirements. Please refer to the 'Additional Information - special requirements' section for more information.

Other information

This course encompasses both theoretical units and clinical practice units aimed at graduates from other disciplines. The course is a pre-professional program that on successful completion allows the student to apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to register as a Registered Nurse. The course is based on the principles of student-centred adult learning emphasising innovation and problem solving, and further developing students as life-long learners. The principles of flexible learning emphasising the discovery, analysis and integration of information, problem-solving, and communication is the cornerstone of this program.

Please note the Master of Nursing Practice is an entry to practice degree that offers a professional nursing qualification for individuals who have gained a non-nursing undergraduate degree. The Master of Nursing Practice is not a postgraduate degree for individuals who are already nurses and who wish to undertake a study to advance their practice or who wish to pursue a research pathway.

Common questions

How long is Master of Nursing Practice?

2 years full time, 96 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 4 semesters of full-time study.

Where can I study Master of Nursing Practice?

At Clayton.

How do I plan my Master of Nursing Practice units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification: Master's Degree (Coursework)
AQF level: Level 9
Credit points: 96
Full time: 2 Years
Maximum time: 6 years

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
CRICOS code: 068373J
Abbreviation: MNPrac
Award title: Master of Nursing Practice
Handbook years: 202020212022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027