Master of Nursing

This advanced, highly flexible course is designed to get ambitious registered where they want to be - whether that's filling a senior role as a multi-skilled all-rounder, a specialist in a variety of clinical settings, a health care researcher, educator, manager or policy leader. You can study by all coursework or combine coursework and a minor thesis. The all-course work option may include a specialist or generic study pathways. The course prepares suitably qaulified registered nurses with leadership skills to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate healh care, as well as formulate policy for a diverse and multicultural society. You will be well equipped to contribute to the health of indviduals, families, communities and the development of the profession on completition of this course. Minimum entrance requirements: Students should have a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent with a high level of achievement, and relevant nursing registration (eg Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) or equivalent. Applicants who wish to undertake some specialist pathways of studey may be required to have regsitration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and appropriate clinical employment in an approved clinical agency. Extra requirements: Application letter advising specialty Current CV Certified copy of current nurse registration certificate Certified copy of transcript of results/previous education achievements Letter of support from employer (where applicable) Students may undertake the course in one of three ways: �coursework units only �a combination of coursework units (48 points) and a 24-point project involving research into an aspect of nursing which enhances nursing practice and patient care. Students submit a report of approximately 15,000 words which must meet the standards required for publication �a combination coursework units (36 points) and a 36-point minor thesis involving in-depth, systematic research into an aspect of nursing which enhances nursing practice and patient care. Students submit an original report of approximately 25,000 words in length which will lead to publication. Students studying in Australia with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia registration will be able to undertake a clinical specialist pathway of study within the degree, giving them the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and skills in clinical practice. Students wishing to pursue a specialist pathway must have Monash University School of Nursing and Midwifery-approved employment in a clinical setting prior to commencement of study. All students who elect to do the project or minor thesis option will be supervised by a Monash University-approved supervisor. Thesis and project guidelines are available from the School of Nursing and Midwifery. Courses of study are individually planned according to each student's career path plan. Students are encouraged to discuss a range of options with the course coordinator when constructing their individual program of study. Units are six points unless otherwise indicated.
Minimum entrance requirements:

Students should have a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent with a high level of achievement, and relevant nursing registration (eg Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) or equivalent. Applicants who wish to undertake some specialist pathways of studey may be required to have regsitration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and appropriate clinical employment in an approved clinical agency.

Extra requirements:

• Application letter advising specialty
• Current CV
• Certified copy of current nurse registration certificate
• Certified copy of transcript of results/previous education achievements
• Letter of support from employer (where applicable)

Students may undertake the course in one of three ways: �coursework units only �a combination of coursework units (48 points) and a 24-point project involving research into an aspect of nursing which enhances nursing practice and patient care. Students submit a report of approximately 15,000 words which must meet the standards required for publication �a combination coursework units (36 points) and a 36-point minor thesis involving in-depth, systematic research into an aspect of nursing which enhances nursing practice and patient care. Students submit an original report of approximately 25,000 words in length which will lead to publication. Students studying in Australia with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia registration will be able to undertake a clinical specialist pathway of study within the degree, giving them the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and skills in clinical practice. Students wishing to pursue a specialist pathway must have Monash University School of Nursing and Midwifery-approved employment in a clinical setting prior to commencement of study. All students who elect to do the project or minor thesis option will be supervised by a Monash University-approved supervisor. Thesis and project guidelines are available from the School of Nursing and Midwifery. Courses of study are individually planned according to each student's career path plan. Students are encouraged to discuss a range of options with the course coordinator when constructing their individual program of study. Units are six points unless otherwise indicated.