Master of Nursing
Master of Nursing
While this course has been designed primarily for internationally registered nurses, it also enables Australian registered nurses to gain and update skills to further their careers. The course will develop your in-depth knowledge of contemporary health care and provide you with the skills to apply this knowledge to practice. You…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
While this course has been designed primarily for internationally registered nurses, it also enables Australian registered nurses to gain and update skills to further their careers.
The course will develop your in-depth knowledge of contemporary health care and provide you with the skills to apply this knowledge to practice.
You will study a range of contemporary topics such as clinical leadership and management, global health issues, chronic condition management, clinical education, health practice evaluation, and evidenced based practice and research design. All areas that will provide opportunities for leadership roles in your home country when you graduate.
Note: While this course does not lead to registration to practice as a nurse in Australia, it may lead to Australian employment in health policy, compliance, consultation or program coordination.
Course learning outcomes
Reflect critically on a complex body of contemporary health care system knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of nursing practice.
Apply cognitive and creative analytical skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex concepts and theories in nursing practice.
Apply communication and collaboration skills to design innovative contributions to global and Australian nursing practice.
Use high level self-management skills to plan and develop a project relevant to nursing.
Career Opportunities
A master’s level qualification is a minimum requirement for senior leadership and clinical roles in most public, private and non-government health care organisations. So, graduates from this program will have enhanced employment prospects in a range of health care settings, including health administration, project management, health education, health promotion, health research, community health and public health. The diversity of subject areas within this program also enhances your employment opportunities wherever you practice in the world.
Possible future job titles
Project Officer, Senior Policy Officer, Quality and Compliance Officer, Program Officer, Research Project Officer, Community Care Coordinator, Advance Care Planning Coordinator, Care Coordinator (Aged Care), Clinical Governance Consultant
REQUIREMENTS
All applicants are required to have a Bachelor degree in nursing. Applicants with equivalent prior learning must have two years full-time (or equivalent) post registration professional practice, and submit a current curriculum vitae.
Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English competency requirements:
IELTS Academic: An overall band minimum score of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0.) (Results are typically valid for 2 years and online tests are not acceptable.)
TOEFL iBT: TOEFL iBT: 84 (with no score below 17)
TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT): Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)
Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 58, with no score less than 50 for postgraduate standard entry courses. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large, multi-campus institution serving communities in Western Australia and internationally.ECU was awarded university status in 1991, but despite its relative youth, the University has a proud history of more than a century of service to education in Western Australia and is recognised for its teaching and learning, excellence in research, and partnerships with the community.We have more than 23,300 students, including around 18,500 undergraduates and 4,800 postgraduates. Approximately 3,600 international students attend the University, originating from 104 countries.We are a progressive University with courses developed through ongoing industry input, and employing lecturers who engage fully with their students. We’re a university that knows while knowledge is important, understanding comes from experience –experience that enables you to adapt what you’ve learned to whatever opportunities come your way. Because that’s when you do more than just survive in this world. You thrive in it.
