Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
Edith Cowan University
Key Information
Campus location
Joondalup, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 semesters
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
This coursework master is a graduate-entry programme for applicants with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with a strong focus on clinical practice and research which leads to registration with the NMBA.
The programme will provide experiential and authentic learning opportunities, supplemented by theoretical components, to ensure graduates are industry-ready upon entry to practice.
Professional Recognition
Accredited by: Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
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Curriculum
Course Details
Semester availability
Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup
Course Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
NSC6101 | Nursing Bioscience 1 | 20 |
NPP6101 | Adult Health Practice 1 | 20 |
NNI5104 | Health Issues in Gerontology | 20 |
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
NSC6102 | Nursing Bioscience 2 | 20 |
MNP6101 | Evidence-based Practice and Research Design | 20 |
NPP6102 | Adult Health Practice 2 | 20 |
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
NPP6103 | Mental Health Practice | 20 |
NCS6100 | Nursing Cultural Studies | 20 |
MNP6107 | Nursing Research Project | 20 |
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
NPP6104 | Child, Adolescent and Family Nursing Practice | 20 |
NPP6105 | Nursing Practice Capstone | 20 |
Elective Unit | x1 | 20 |
Recommended Electives
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
NST6101 | Teaching and Learning in the Clinical Setting | 20 |
NUR6121 | Palliative Care Nursing | 20 |
CLM6100 | Clinical Leadership and Management | 20 |
NUR6117 | The Deteriorating Patient | 20 |
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Program Outcome
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply and model communication and collaboration skills to analyse and design innovative contributions to professional practice.
- Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex ideas, concepts and theories in authentic nurse practitioner situations.
- Reflect critically on a complex body of specialist nursing knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of nursing practice.
- Use high-level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute a substantial research-based project.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Graduates will display the skills, knowledge and attributes to function with competence and confidence in a registered nurse graduate role. They will have enhanced leadership skills to ensure they are capable of clinical leaders and are industry-ready to work in a diverse range of practice settings within a dynamic health care system.
Possible future job titles
Registered Nurse.