Nursing (Nurse Practitioner - Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
Length
1.5 years full-time or 2-3 years part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne, Distance Education
Course description
This course aims to give students the in-depth knowledge and skills required to practise at an advanced nursing level and to provide professional leadership in contemporary clinical and professional nursing specialities. It is designed to build on the knowledge base and clinical judgement skills of specialist nurses.
The role of nurse practitioner places particular emphasis on the development of advanced clinical assessment skills relevant to the nurse's specialty, and development of a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to patient care. The program focuses on this using the ANMC NP competencies.
Course structure
The course integrates the relevant theory and practice to allow the student to develop clinically as well as developing leadership and research skills to demonstrate the effectiveness and benefits of the NP role.
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 also complete the Nursing Supplementary Application Form.
Apply before 14 October 2011. Late applications may be considered.
Fee type
Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $16,850 (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)
Contact Course Coordinator for information.
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma, or equivalent, and registration as a Division 1 nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Applicants must also be employed by an appropriate agency, and have at least five years' post-registration experience in their specialty. And they must provide evidence their employer will provide them with 450 hours of supervised clinical placement.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Career opportunities
Graduates are eligible to apply for endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner and to work as an endorsed NP.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/nursing