Master of Nursing Science (Nurse Practitioner)

Overview

• Develop high-level management skills and clinical services knowledge in specialised fields of nursing practice.
• Graduate accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council and eligible to apply for nurse practitioner authorisation with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

Details

The Master of Nursing Science (Nurse Practitioner) provides an opportunity to develop high-level innovative management skills and advanced clinical services knowledge in specialised fields of nursing practice. Graduates are able to:

• assess and treat clients in a specialty field
• order diagnostic investigations
• prescribe medications and other interventions
• directly refer patients to other healthcare professionals
• conduct advanced comprehensive health assessments
• demonstrate the capacity to think critically and creatively in complex and unfamiliar environments.

Professional recognition

The Master of Nursing Science (Nurse Practitioner) is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) and graduates are eligible to apply to the ANMC for authorisation to practise as a nurse practitioner in Australia.
 

Units

Course structure

Students will complete eight units of study consisting of five core units, one elective unit, and an internship over two units. The internship will provide extended, supervised and supported clinical practice exposure to consolidate and apply coursework learning.

Entry requirements

Applicants must:

- be a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency;
- have gained a degree in nursing (or equivalent) from a recognised institution and have gained a graduate certificate in nursing (or equivalent) in the area of nominated specialty from a recognised institution;
- have a minimum of three years full-time equivalent advanced clinical practice experience in a clinical leadership role, in the nominated specialty
- be employed in an advanced practice nursing role while undertaking the study in this course.

To be accepted into the course, applicants will need to have access to a clinical support team in their speciality field of practice. The clinical support team will normally consist of an advanced health practitioner currently practising the extended clinical skills required by the candidate in their specialty field of practice (for example, a medical practitioner or a nurse practitioner), together with an advanced practice nurse in the specialty area (for example, a clinical nurse consultant or an advanced practice nurse). This support team will work with the candidates to assist with the development and extension of practise skills in their specialty field.

Applicants must provide original or certified documentary evidence for each entry requirement. For example: ANMC or equivalent registration; Nursing academic qualifications (if not awarded by QUT), that is, an award certificate and academic transcripts; and a supervisor signed letter or a statement of service to confirm your post-registration experience and your current employment position.

Certified or original support letters - a letter from each of the Clinical Support Team members (two letters) and a letter from Director of Nursing - must also be provided.

All applicants should also complete the questionnaire to accompany their applications.

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

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Scholarships and financial support

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