Master of Nursing Practice
Why study the Master of Nursing Practice at UNE?
Subject to accreditation
Applicants apply through the 2012 Course and Unit Catalogue to commence in Summer 2011-2012.
This is a two-year full-time Masters level course leading to recognition as a professional nurse in NSW and by mutual recognition across Australia and New Zealand. This is an entry-level course designed for those with an existing Bachelor level qualification who are seeking a career change to the nursing profession. UNE offers a safe, pleasant rural environment for study and equips nursing graduates with the knowledge and skills to function in both metropolitan and rural healthcare settings. This is important as nursing staff shortages are more acute in the rural sector. UNE nursing graduates are well regarded by employers in the healthcare sector.
Note: The initial 2 units are only offered in 2011-2012 Summer or Trimester 3 and are available on campus only. If you receive advanced standing for these units (see below) you will commence your studies in Trimester 1 and have the option of studying on or off campus.
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DURATION
Summer Semester + 2 Years Full-timeSummer Semester + 4 Years Part-time
FEES
CSPInternational
2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
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| Total Credit Points | 108 | ||||||
| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall: (a) hold a bachelor degree, in any discipline area other than nursing, of a recognised university; and (b) at least one of the following criteria must be met: (i) English is the applicant's first language; or (ii) an IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.5 with no sub-band score less than 6.0 (or equivalent TOEFL score of at least 91 in the Internet-based Text with not less than 22 in the written component and 20 in Listening, Speaking and Reading); or (iii) advanced EAP program at the University of New England English Language Centre. |
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| Advanced Standing | Applications for advanced standing cannot be assessed unless the units that you are seeking credit for are complete. If you are currently enrolled in a course and will not receive the results before the advanced standing closing dates please submit a new application once you have obtained the results. Advanced standing may be given for students who hold a recognised non-nursing degree and who have completed and passed all of Year 1 of the UNE BNurs. Such students would have completed HHSC147 already and would get advanced standing for this, and would also be granted an exemption from HSNS206 ( the 7 other first year units would be deemed equivalent to this in this instance) and could enter the MNursPrac program from Sem 1 onwards. Students who have successfully completed any additional units in the UNE BNurs may be granted further advanced standing to the MNursPrac program but will also be required to complete EHPS590 as HSNS204 is not considered equivalent . All other Advanced Standing requests would be considered on an individual basis as per UNE policy. |
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a bachelor degree, in any discipline area other than nursing, of a recognised university; and
(b) at least one of the following criteria must be met:
(i) English is the applicant's first language; or
(ii) an IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.5 with no sub-band score less than 6.0 (or equivalent TOEFL score of at least 91 in the Internet-based Text with not less than 22 in the written component and 20 in Listening, Speaking and Reading); or
(iii) advanced EAP program at the University of New England English Language Centre.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing may be given for students who hold a recognised non-nursing degree and who have completed and passed all of Year 1 of the UNE Bachelor of Nursing. Such students would have completed HHSC147 already and would get advanced standing for this and would also be granted an exemption from HSNS206 (the 7 other first year units would be deemed equivalent to this in this instance) and could enter the Master of Nursing Practice program from Semester 1 onwards.
Students who have successfully completed any additional units in the UNE Bachelor of Nursing may be granted further advanced standing towards the Master of Nursing Practice program but will also be required to complete EHPS590 as HSNS204 is not considered equivalent. All other advanced standing requests would be considered on an individual basis as per UNE policy.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) Summer Semester and two years as a full-time candidate;
(b) Summer Semester and up to five years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award and except with the permission of the School, a candidate must pass units to the value of 108 credit points, including 23 weeks (874 hours) of clinical practice, as specified in the Program of Study.
(a) Candidates must successfully complete HHSC147 and HSNS206 to progress to the remainder of the program; or
(b) Candidates who do not successfully complete either HHSC147 or HSNS206 may not progress to the remainder of the program and may apply for admission to the Bachelor of Nursing.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 102 cps |
| Elective Units | 6 cps |
| Total | 108 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Master of Nursing Practice.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.