Master of Nursing Practice From Deakin University

This degree is conducted in the School of Nursing and Midwifery who through its clinical partnership program and community links, has an established research program in quality and patient safety research.

A major foci of the research programs are organized into three themes that apply to all practice environments: Patient Experience, Patient Safety and Workforce Development.

A Master of Nursing degree is awarded for a substantial, original contribution to knowledge achieved in up to two years of full-time study (or two to four years of part-time candidature).

The Master of Nursing is an approved program of research involving a substantial written thesis on the topic of your choice and under expert supervision. The degree is assessed on the result of thesis, with minimal or no coursework component required.

Nurses are an integral part of society. They are problem-solvers and pillars of strength. Through scholarship and leadership, nurses can challenge, reform, improve and enrich healthcare now and into the future. 

This advanced degree is suited to nurses with a solid foundation in clinical practice who want to pursue research or leadership positions.

Expand on your skills as a registered nurse and boost both your leadership potential and confidence by taking this innovative and UC
specific Master of Nursing course.
Tutored and mentored by internationally recognised teaching staff, this course helps you develop and implement a proposal evaluating
the delivery and effectiveness of an aspect of health care in a specialist area. Areas of focus include Clinical Leadership or Mental Health.
You’ll also undertake a clinical research project in consultation with your allocated academic supervisor and submit the completed work
for industry publication and peer review.
As part of a unique team of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the professional standards of nursing around the world, you’ll
graduate with substantial knowledge and understanding of a range of cutting-edge approaches to the complex challenges facing
Australia’s health sector

This course is designed for registered nurses with a demonstrated ability to conduct extensive study and research in a focused area of nursing. It will allow you to make new discoveries and ultimately improve the health of individuals, families and communities.

You’ll plan, undertake and disseminate rigorous research into a specialised area of nursing. The course will provide you with excellent professional development as well as the chance to make a contribution to knowledge and clinical practice in nursing.

The University of Newcastle's Master of Nursing will advance your knowledge to progress your career. Through selecting a specialisation you may strengthen your skills in professional leadership, clinical education, health care improvement, research, and evidence-based practice. You will have the opportunity to further develop your individual areas of interest whilst exploring and learning to adapt to the challenging and constantly changing landscape of professional nursing

The focus of the Master of Nursing is to provide the necessary skills for Registered Nurses to meet their professional goals in a clinical or research setting. This includes studying cultural and social diversity in health care, evidence based health care and leadership in clinical practice. Our students are provided the option to choose a major in either clinical leadership, clinical teaching, aged care, primary health care or research studies, preparing you for career progression in your chosen field.

Opportunities are provided for students in their final sessions of study to apply these advanced nursing concepts learnt through a specific project or research experience relevant to your professional goals.This program can be completed through either full time or part time study, as well as distance or on campus, allowing you the flexibility to integrate it into your current workplace requirements.

Applicants must have demonstrated evidence of a high standard of research ability. This is normally an Honours year to H2B (60%+) standard, or a coursework master degree with a substantial thesis. However, other evidence of research ability may be considered and could include a thesis as part of an international undergraduate degree; relevant refereed publications; research awards; or research experience.

• Bachelors degree in nursing
• English language requirements
• Work experience as a nurse

• Hold a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent pre-registration Bachelor level nursing degree
• Be registered, or be eligible to register, as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), or equivalen to overseas nursing regulatory body
• Be employed, as a Registered Nurse, in a relevant health setting

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing or other Health Science equivalent of meritorious standing (normally Distinction average in the final year).

• Applicants must have completed bachelors degree in nursing
• Applicants must hold a registered nursing license