Cardiac Care Nursing (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Nursing (Cardiac Care)
Length
1.5 years full-time or 3 to 4 years part-time
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
The course develops nurses' theoretical knowledge and practical skills in caring for patients with coronary artery disease. As well as examining the pathophysiology of coronary artery disease, it explores psychosocial, ethical and rehabilitative aspects. Speakers include specialist nursing and medical clinicians and there are practical skills workshops to cover technological aspects of cardiac nursing. There is a minimum clinical requirement, with study days held at the Alfred Hospital.
Course structure
Exit options are available at two levels: Graduate Certificate (three core subjects) and Postgraduate Diploma (one core subject and two electives). The former enables students to specialise in cardiac care nursing; the Postgraduate Diploma offers the option to specialise in a secondary area of interest. Applicants undertaking the Master of Nursing (Cardiac Care) must complete 120 credit points (out of 180) at level 5; that comprise of either a group of subject as a major stream of study, a clinical project or minor thesis.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Please complete the Nursing Supplementary Application Form.
Fee type
Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $15,130 per 120 credit points.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
There may be additional costs associated with police checks and/or possible immunisations, ranging from A$15-500.
Prerequisites
Registration as a Division 1 Nurse and current practising certificate with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) or equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Additional information
Applicants must be employed by a hospital affiliated with La Trobe University. Face-to-face teaching is conducted at the Alfred Hospital.