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Master of Nursing International | 2018
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Nursing International |
Abbreviation: | MNurseInt |
UOW Course Code: | 1647 |
CRICOS Code: | 089204G |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Duration: | 2 years full-time |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn & Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus & Flexible |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong, South Western Sydney |
Overview
The Master of Nursing International is a two year degree that is designed to prepare nurses for professional roles in health care system. The aim of the Master of Nursing International is to provide Registered Nurses with advanced theoretical knowledge and skills to prepare them for professional practice in the clinical setting. Graduates will develop advanced reflective and critical thinking skills, research appreciation and an ability to apply evidence to practice.Please note that completion of this course does not lead to eligibility to apply for registration as a nurse in Australia
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Critically analyse recent developments in healthcare and their impact on contemporary practice. | ||||||
| 2 | Apply research methodologies and methods to solve complex problems for health improvement. | ||||||
| 3 | Reflect on and synthesize complex information to inform practice development. | ||||||
| 4 | Research and apply established theories in the development of advanced nursing knowledge and practice. | ||||||
| 5 | Evaluate local, national and global health care perspectives and their impact on contemporary practice. | ||||||
| 6 | Communicate knowledge of practice to a wide-ranging audience. | ||||||
| 7 | Develop leadership attributes required to effect and manage health care reform. | ||||||
| 8 | Plan and execute an empirical based research initiative to inform practice. | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Nursing International, a candidate must successfully complete at least 96 credit points in accordance with the table below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNPG950 | Reflection For Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG923 | Legal and Professional Issues | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG959 | Tools for Practice Development | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG956 | Policy and Practice in the Care of Older People | 6 | Autumn |
| SNPG960 | Facilitation and Education Skills for Practice Development | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG925 | Effective Leadership in Health | 6 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG903 | Developments in Nursing Care | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG939 | Psychoactive Substance and Mental Health | 6 | Autumn |
| SNPG917 | Evidence into Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG927 | Promoting Clinical Excellence | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG945 | Community Development Nursing: Theory and Practice | 6 | Spring |
| GWP 901 | Professional Workplace Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG962 | Clinical reason and judgement | 6 | Autumn. |
| SNPG905 | Minor Project | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
Other Information
For further information please email: smah-students@uow.edu.au