Master of Nursing
Why study the Master of Nursing at UNE?
The Master of Nursing at UNE provides you with the opportunity to develop and expand upon your skills and knowledge at the postgraduate level. It is a very flexible distance education program which allows you either to study in a particular specialty area or to choose from a wide range of electives to suit your particular learning needs.
Career Opportunities
Nursing.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1.5 Years Full-timeUp to 6 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply direct to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).
For more information, click hereInternational Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).For more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | MNurs | ||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | ||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | ||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 72 | ||||||||||||
| Benefits | UNE has been at the forefront of nurse education longer than any other university in Australia. UNE was the first tertiary education provider in Australia to offer distance education for nurses. UNE nurse graduates are well respected within the profession, they are critical thinkers, well prepared educationally for the professional challenges they will face. |
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| How to apply |
All domestic students apply direct to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall be currently registered to practise nursing and either: (a) hold the degree of Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent; or (b) hold a postgraduate certificate or diploma in Nursing; or (c) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature. |
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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. |
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| Academic Colours |
Peony Red (BCC 37) |
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| Further Information | 
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall be currently registered to practise nursing and either:
(a) hold the degree of Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent; or
(b) hold a postgraduate certificate or diploma in Nursing; or
(c) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.
Period of Candidature
For candidates admitted under Rule (a) or (c), the period of candidature shall be:
(a) 1.5 years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to six years as a part-time candidate.
For candidates admitted under Rule (b), the period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
1. To qualify for the award a candidate admitted under Rule (a) or (c) must pass units to the value of 72 credit points.
2. To qualify for the award a candidates admitted under Rule (b) must pass units to the value of 48 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
For candidates admitted under Rule (a) or (c)
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 24 cps |
| Listed Units | 48 cps |
| Total | 72 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
For candidates admitted under Rule (b)
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Block Advanced Standing | 24 cps |
| Core Units | 24 cps |
| Listed Units | 24 cps |
| Total | 72 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Approved Specialisations
Clinical Education
Clinical Management
Clinical Practice
Mental Health
Rural Health
Award of the Degree
(a) Candidates who meet the course requirements and who have not specialised shall be awarded the Master of Nursing.
(b) Candidates who meet the course requirements and who have specialised* shall be awarded the Master of Nursing in the following: Clinical Education; Clinical Management; Clinical Practice; Mental Health and Rural Health.
* In order to meet specialisation requirements, candidates must complete a minimum of 24 credit points of the course in this area.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims |
This course provides students with the opportunity to develop and expand upon skills and knowledge in advanced Nursing practice. It is a flexible distance education program which allows students to study in a particular specialty area or to choose from a wide range of electives that suit particular learning needs. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the discipline of nursing will be taught through tutorials, both peer assisted and academic facilitated online forums. It will be assessed and practiced through various types of assessments.
Communication Skills
Nursing requires sound communication skills. Students will demonstrate excellent communication through online chat rooms and forums and from exemplars from their clinical practice. Students will communicate, using well-organised and logical arguments, the ideas they have developed in studying the various units within the program via their written work. Assessments will demonstrate communication of student articulation of knowledge in the area of nursing theory and practice.
Global Perspectives
Students are exposed, as global citizens, to complex international health issues. Students learn a multicultural approach to the study of advanced nursing.
Information Literacy
Students will be assessed on their skills in obtaining appropriate information for the written assignments, using case study material, traditional media and online resources.
Life-Long Learning
Students will be encouraged to see their development as advanced nurses as part of a lifelong learning process. They will be encouraged to reflect on their clinical practice, utilise clinical supervision/mentoring, and continually improve their skills.
Problem Solving
Advanced nursing practice requires complex problem-solving skills. Students apply their existing clinical skills with information literacy of nursing theory and evidence-based practices to develop a written argument about a particular issue. Assessment challenge students to apply their own critical appraisal of the health concerns in question.
Social Responsibility
Students are taught to consider their social responsibility through competent ethical and legal practices. Nursing is steeped in the values of social justice and students will be assessed in terms of their ability to help others whatever their circumstances.
Team Work
Nursing is by nature a team driven profession. Students will enhance their existing team skills via the online forums and chat rooms. Students will be assessed on their translation of their studies to clinical inter-professional health care teams in their area of practice.
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