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The University of Newcastle is a multi-campus institution offering programs in a number of locations.
This degree is part of the programs offering government subsidised places
The University of Newcastle's Master of Nursing will advance your knowledge to progress your career. Through selecting a specialisation you may strengthen your skills in professional leadership, clinical education, health care improvement, research, and evidence-based practice. You will have the opportunity to further develop your individual areas of interest whilst exploring and learning to adapt to the challenging and constantly changing landscape of professional nursing
Tailor your studies and choose from one of seven areas of specialisation:
In this specialisation, you will study acute and critical courses, including emergency, intensive care, and infection control. This course will prepare you to advance your career as a clinical nurse specialist in an acute and critical care area.
In this specialisation, you will develop your professional knowledge and clinical judgement to an advanced level of nursing. You will learn advanced physical assessment, diagnostics, symptoms management and pharmacotherapeutics.
In this specialisation, you will develop a solid knowledge base in areas such as healthy aging and mental health in older persons, chronic disease prevention and management, and palliative care.
In this specialisation, you will develop knowledge and skills to support and teach healthcare students and staff and assist in the development design, implementation and evaluation of education and professional development programs.
In this specialisation, it includes leadership, safety and quality, project management, and design. The primary emphasis is on acquiring expertise in quality and safety within the healthcare system, mastering project planning and management skills, and harnessing effective leadership to enhance health services.
In this specialisation, you will master effective management skills by understanding human behaviours, organizational design, and employment relations.
In this specialisation, you will develop a comprehensive foundation for research. You will learn qualitative and quantitative research methods, biostatistics and epidemiology.
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Through studying social, cultural, economic and political influences surrounding nursing and healthcare in general, Master of Nursing graduates will be primed to provide advanced clinical knowledge and advice across the full spectrum of healthcare settings.
Prospective career paths may include:
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Applications to study are now open. Submit your application now.
Important: All applicants should provide evidence of current registration. You should also ensure certified copies of postgraduate academic transcripts are included with your application.
All applicants must provide a copy of their practicing certificate with an authorised registration authority.
Applications to study are now open. Submit your application now.
Important: All applicants should provide evidence of current registration. You should also ensure certified copies of postgraduate academic transcripts are included with your application.
All applicants must provide a copy of their practicing certificate with an authorised registration authority.
This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open.
To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:
You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.
Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:
Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with:
Applicants must be a Registered Nurse in their own country, with:
Work experience can be identified through: a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and a statement of service or signed letters from employers confirming roles, duties and period of employment. Accepted work experience is not required to be undertaken full time.
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