Urology And Continence Nursing (Master)

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Year

2012

Award

Master of Nursing (Urology and Continence)

Length

1.5 years full-time or 3 to 4 years part-time.

Campuses

Distance Education

Course description

This course prepares nurses for advanced practice as specialist urology and continence nurses. It meets the needs of the healthcare system by addressing a shortage of skilled nurses within this field.

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 urology and continence nursing; the Postgraduate Diploma offers the option to specialise in a secondary area of interest.

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Course structure

Applicants undertaking the Master of Nursing (Urology and Continence) must complete 120 credit points (out of 180) at level 5, comprising either a group of subjects as a major stream of study, a clinical project or a 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 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): $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/postgraduates

Additional 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 Registered Nurse, and current practising certificate with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) or equivalent. Applicants must be employed in an area where they are directly responsible for patients with either urological and/or continence health issues.

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