Course introduction
Is it time to elevate your nursing career?
With a rapidly ageing population and the growing burden of chronic disease, Australia’s health system faces mounting challenges.
The nursing profession is also evolving to keep pace with increasing healthcare demands. Nurses are now taking on more complex roles in the workplace to deliver safer, more efficient and better patient care.
At James Cook University, our Master of Nursing will empower you to understand and implement research, and embrace leadership or educational practice roles in a hospital environment. You’ll be equipped to step up and drive the change needed to optimise your patients’ health outcomes.
This innovative, 100% online course moves with you – giving you the flexibility to study around your busy schedule. Learn from some of Australia’s foremost nurse academics, and stay connected with tutors and classmates.
Prepare to maximise the potential of your nursing career, and help shape a better health system for tomorrow.
*Duration depends on Recognition of Prior Learning
Entry criteria
To be eligible to enrol in the online Master of Nursing, applicants must have:
- Completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification, and;
- Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) or Registered Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or equivalent registration with the relevant registering authority for applicants outside of Australia;
- Completed a minimum of one year of full-time clinical experience, or the part-time equivalent, as a registered nurse.
- Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.
AssessmentAssessment includes a combination of completed coursework, assignments and online examinations. Students receive regular feedback on their progress via online forums and individual consultations with academic staff.
The JCU Master of Nursing comprises subjects which also form part of the JCU Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Nursing. This provides the potential to gain an alternative postgraduate qualification, should you choose not to complete the course in its entirety.
Recognition of Prior LearningIf you have previously studied related subjects, experienced on-the-job training or gained skills that are relevant to this course, you may be eligible to receive credits towards your Master of Nursing, cutting the overall time it could take to complete your degree.
Personalised support for your successStudy online at JCU and help will always be right at your fingertips. You'll have access to one-on-one support from yout own personal Success Advisor, from commencement right throughout your studies, keeping you motivated and on track to achieve your goals.
JCU's innovative and interactive learning environment, with video, audio, discussion boards, chat forums and practical assessments, will help you learn more effectively and efficiently. You'll also have access to live sessions with your tutors, mentors and classmates - wherever you are. Smart, effective online learning is here.
What you will studyThrough the online Master of Nursing, you'll learn how to design and implement research, and discover how to advance the body of knowledge in your clinical field.
You'll also have the opportunity to choose one of two majors:
Leadership and Management: The major prepares nurses for leadership in clinical settings. This includes leading and managing teams, as well as developing skills in business-related areas such as finance and budgeting.
Education: This major is ideal for nurses who wish to develop into a nurse educator role within a clinical environment. It will provide students with the contemporary tools to facilitate effective adult learning.
You can shape your study to suit your own career path. JCU offers subjects from Ethics and Health Management to Persuasive Communication - a range of subjects avaliable to help you transform your nursing career.
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