Master of Nursing
Master of Nursing
Course overview Deliver better nursing for better health through leadership, research and innovation. VU Online’s Master of Nursing is designed for registered nurses who want to transform the delivery of healthcare services in Australia. You have the option to specialise in: Chronic Disease and Ageing Nursing Leadership Nursing Informatics Leadership…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course overview
Deliver better nursing for better health through leadership, research and innovation.
VU Online’s Master of Nursing is designed for registered nurses who want to transform the delivery of healthcare services in Australia. You have the option to specialise in:
Chronic Disease and Ageing
Nursing Leadership
Nursing Informatics Leadership
This course will prepare you for the challenges of clinical leadership, research and advanced practice roles in your chosen specialisation.
With 100% online delivery, students have the flexibility to fit study around their busy personal and professional lives. At VU Online, we take a personalised 1:1 approach to online learning, ensuring you feel supported, and connected with your lecturers and peers.
VU has 25 years of experience delivering postgraduate courses in Australia, equipping thousands of students from all walks of life with the knowledge and skills to successfully achieve their unique career goals including promotion, salary increase and leadership and innovation in nursing.
Career options
Prepare for the healthcare challenges of the 21st century.
Australia requires registered nurses with advanced knowledge, skills and competencies to help drive the transformation of the Australian healthcare system.
Study with us to build on your years of experience in direct care, training, professional development, management and implementing change. With our Master of Nursing, you’ll have the credentials needed to progress into management and leadership in one of our specialist areas of Chronic Disease and Ageing, Nursing Leadership and Nursing Informatics Leadership.
Prospective career paths may include:
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Clinical Research Nurse
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Clinical Nurse Educator
Nurse Unit Manager
Leadership role in chronic disease and ageing
Unit Manager
Director of Nursing
Executive Director of Nursing
Nursing Informatics Manager
Health Informatics Manager
Clinical Information Director
REQUIREMENTS
Completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification; AND
Current Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner
Regulation Agency (AHPRA); AND
Completed a minimum of one year of full-time clinical experience, or the part-time equivalent, as a registered nurse; OR
Applicants without an AQF 7 Bachelor Degree of Nursing or equivalent qualification but hold a current Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) and the equivalent of year of full-time or part-time clinical work experience will be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Nursing. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, applicants will be eligible for admission to Master in Nursing with credit granted for completed units.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Victoria University (VU) is an educational provider offering internationally-recognised, world-class qualifications in Melbourne and Sydney – two of the world’s most liveable cities. Its industry-focused courses cover a diverse range of subject areas and many are offered as pathways across multiple levels of education. Students can also choose to study foundation studies and English language courses through its highly-ranked English language centre. Ranking in the top 2% of universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021), VU has more than 100 years of experience and over 4,000 partnerships and connections with industry.
