Master of Advanced Nursing

Masters prepared nurses assume responsibility for establishing new professional roles, devising new models of care and leading dynamic changes to practice.
The first year of study provides the opportunity for students to extend their existing nursing knowledge and develop skills in an area of specialty practice. The second year of study builds on this specialisation by focusing on advanced practice skills and knowledge. Specifically it will prepare Registered Nurses for leadership roles in nursing.

On completion of the Master of Advanced Nursing the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes.
1. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of relevant research literature related to a chosen specialty field of Advanced Nursing Practice.
2. The ability to analyse key social and political influences on the delivery of specialist and Advanced Practice Nursing service/s;
3. The knowledge and skills required to explore and evaluate the status of (and potential for) Advanced Nursing Practice in national and international contexts;
4. Knowledge and skills to support extension to practice and the development of therapeutic and evidence-based nursing interventions in specialty and Advanced Nursing Practice;
5. The skills required to develop, implement and undertake new and innovative practices within established legislative and professional boundaries;
6. Knowledge and skills to support culturally competent practice, leadership and/or education relevant to specialty and Advanced Nursing Practice.

The Master of Advanced Nursing prepares graduates to assume a major responsibility in developing new professional roles, devising new models of care and overseeing dynamic changes to practice. In the second year two streams are offered.

Stream 1 comprises 150 credit points: 6x 12.5cp (Mandated) + 4 x 12.5cp (Elective)+ 1x 25cp (Capstone) of coursework.

Stream 2 comprises 50 credit points of coursework: 1 x 25cp research methods (Mandated) + 1 x 25cp (Capstone) + 50 cp minor thesis

Coursework Stream:
Students must complete all of the following subjects:
NURS90076 Applied pathophysiology 12.5
NURS90086 Quality and Safety in Healthcare 12.5
LING90002 Presenting Academic Discourse 12.5
NURS90070 Implementing Evidence for Practice 25
NURS90069 Clinical leadership in Context 12.5
NURS90071 Quality Use of Medicines 12.5
PHRM90002 Pharmacology for Health Professionals 12.5

Specialty Nursing Selection, choose one of:

Critical Care Nursing
NURS90081 Critical Care Nursing 1 12.5cp
NURS90091 Critical Care Nursing 2 12.5cp
Cancer and Palliative Care Nursing
NURS90082 Cancer and Palliative Care Nursing 1 12.5cp
NURS90090 Cancer and Palliative Care Nursing 2 12.5cp
Emergency Nursing
NURS90080 Emergency Nursing 1 12.5cp
NURS90092 Emergency Nursing 2 12.5cp
Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
NURS90079 Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing 1 12.5cp
NURS90094 Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing 2 12.5cp
Paediatric Nursing
NURS90084 Paediatric Nursing 1 12.5cp
NURS90088 Paediatric Nursing 2 12.5cp
Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing
NURS90085 Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing 1 12.5cp
NURS90087 Paediatric Intensive Care Nursing 2 12.5cp
Rural Critical Care Nursing
NURS90083 Rural Critical Care Nursing 1 12.5cp
NURS90089 Rural Critical Care Nursing 2 12.5cp

Electives, choose 25 points from:
INFO90001 eHealth & Biomedical Informatics Methods 12.5cp
ISYS90069 eHealth & Biomedical Informatics Systems 12.5cp
NURS70003 Minor Thesis 25
NURS70010 Applications of Clinical Pharmacology 12.5cp
NURS90010 Preceptorship for Nurses 12.5cp
NURS90013 Community Mental Health 12.5cp
NURS90025 Nursing Families and Society 12.5cp
NURS90067 Health Assessment for Advanced Practice 1 12.5cp
NURS90072 Advanced Nursing Practice in Context 12.5cp
NURS90103 Research in Practice 25cp
PHRM90001 Pharmacology and Therapeutics 1 12.5cp
PHRM90002 Pharmacology for Health Professionals 12.5cp

Minor Thesis Stream:

Students must complete all of the following subjects:
NURS90076 Applied Pathophysiology 12.5cp
NURS90103 Research in Practice 25cp
NURS90070 Implementing Evidence for Practice 25cp
NURS70003 Minor Thesis 25cp
*Note: NURS70003 - Minor Thesis is taken twice to make one 50 point enrolment

Electives, choose 25 points from:
INFO90001 eHealth & Biomedical Informatics Methods 12.5cp
ISYS90069 eHealth & Biomedical Informatics Systems 12.5cp
NURS70010 Applications of Clinical Pharmacology 12.5cp
NURS90010 Preceptorship for Nurses 12.5cp
NURS90013 Community Mental Health 12.5cp
NURS90025 Nursing Families and Society 12.5cp
NURS90067 Health Assessment for Advanced Practice 1 12.5cp
NURS90069 Clinical leadership in Context 12.5cp
NURS90071 Quality Use of Medicines 12.5cp
NURS90072 Advanced Nursing Practice in Context 12.5cp
PHRM90001 Pharmacology and Therapeutics 1 12.5cp
PHRM90002 Pharmacology for Health Professionals 12.5cp

Coursework Stream

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
• either
– a Master of Nursing Science, or
– a Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent qualification); and
• at least one year of documented clinical experience as a Registered Nurse within the preceding five years from the time of application.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
• prior academic performance; and
• the clinical experience.

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Student Application and Selection Procedure.

4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

The Melbourne Experience enables our graduates to become:

• Academically excellent:

o have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
o have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline(s)
o reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problemsolving
and communication
o be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
o be adept at learning in a range of ways, including through information and
communication technologies

• Knowledgeable across disciplines:

o examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of
disciplines
o expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse
subjects
o have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront
unfamiliar problems
o have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment

• Leaders in communities:

o initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including
professions and workplaces
o have excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills, including an awareness of
personal strengths and limitations
o mentor future generations of learners
o engage in meaningful public discourse, with a profound awareness of community
needs

• Attuned to cultural diversity:

o value different cultures
o be well-informed citizens able to contribute to their communities wherever they
choose to live and work
o have an understanding of the social and cultural diversity in our community
o respect indigenous knowledge, cultures and values

• Active global citizens:

o accept social and civic responsibilities
o be advocates for improving the sustainability of the environment
o have a broad global understanding, with a high regard for human rights, equity and
ethics

At the completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate:
• the capacity for information seeking, retrieval and evaluation;
• critical thinking and analytical skills;
• an openness to new ideas;
• the ability to communicate scientific knowledge through oral, written and web based media.
• professional leadership skills.