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Blessing Makoni’s skills and qualifications enabled her to implement new models of care at the Gold Coast University Hospital, Ipswich Hospital, and Ipswich Hospice. In 2021 she founded Ipswich Nurses to provide palliative care to people living with disabilities in the community.
‘We have broken down barriers and are continuing to do so to ensure this vulnerable group has access to the best palliative care.’
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'My role as a nurse practitioner in breast oncology is to provide expert advice, comprehensive care and support of the women and men diagnosed with breast disease. QUT gave me the tools I needed to develop my position and pave the way for other nurses within our organisation. Connections I made through the course helped me with valuable advice in establishing my role and guided me through the obstacles I faced.
In my role I can make a significant difference to patients and the best part of my job are the phenomenal patients I get to meet and care for. Their strength, courage resilience and candour inspire me.'
Advance your nursing career
QUT provides a comprehensive range of nursing postgraduate studies, spanning from undergraduate to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), all within a flexible and nurturing environment. Discover a selection of fully online courses tailored to your circumstances. Hear from our expert teaching staff, current student and alumni to find out more about postgraduate nursing at QUT.
Lead best-practice patient care
Blessing Makoni’s skills and qualifications enabled her to implement new models of care at the Gold Coast University Hospital, Ipswich Hospital, and Ipswich Hospice. In 2021 she founded Ipswich Nurses to provide palliative care to people living with disabilities in the community.
‘We have broken down barriers and are continuing to do so to ensure this vulnerable group has access to the best palliative care.’
Make a difference
'My role as a nurse practitioner in breast oncology is to provide expert advice, comprehensive care and support of the women and men diagnosed with breast disease. QUT gave me the tools I needed to develop my position and pave the way for other nurses within our organisation. Connections I made through the course helped me with valuable advice in establishing my role and guided me through the obstacles I faced.
In my role I can make a significant difference to patients and the best part of my job are the phenomenal patients I get to meet and care for. Their strength, courage resilience and candour inspire me.'
Advance your nursing career
QUT provides a comprehensive range of nursing postgraduate studies, spanning from undergraduate to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), all within a flexible and nurturing environment. Discover a selection of fully online courses tailored to your circumstances. Hear from our expert teaching staff, current student and alumni to find out more about postgraduate nursing at QUT.
Highlights
- 100% online course delivery of all units including orientation
- High level of mentorship and support from experienced Nurse Practitioners
- Develop advanced scope of practice, knowledge and skills in physical assessment, pharmacology primary, acute and chronic health care, Indigenous health, leadership, and research
- Benefit from an increased focus on primary health care, Indigenous health, leadership, assessment and research
- Assess and treat clients in a specialty field, order diagnostic investigations, prescribe medications and other interventions, and refer to other health care providers
- QUT offers Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) to all domestic students enrolled in this course, which means a reduction in the fees you pay.
Highlights
- 100% online course delivery of all units including orientation
- High level of mentorship and support from experienced Nurse Practitioners
- Develop advanced scope of practice, knowledge and skills in physical assessment, pharmacology primary, acute and chronic health care, Indigenous health, leadership, and research
- Benefit from an increased focus on primary health care, Indigenous health, leadership, assessment and research
- Assess and treat clients in a specialty field, order diagnostic investigations, prescribe medications and other interventions, and refer to other health care providers.
Why choose this course?
If you’re ready to provide advanced care in a specialised field this course will prepare you with leadership and communication skills, and deep clinical knowledge. The course comprises eight units which focus on primary health care, Indigenous health, leadership skills, health assessment, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and translational research.
Graduate ready to:
- independently and holistically assess, diagnosis and develop management plans for clients in your area of specialty
- order and interpret diagnostic investigations
- develop a holistic, person-centred health management plan
- improve health care outcomes for consumers
- confidently prescribe medications and apply non-pharmacological interventions
- directly and collaboratively refer patients to other healthcare professionals
- think critically and creatively in complex and unfamiliar environments, in both autonomous and inter-disciplinary modes of practice.
Explore this course
This course provides an opportunity for advanced practice, registered nurses to expand their scope of practice, knowledge and skills in preparation for endorsement as a nurse practitioner. The course demonstrates a clear integration with the national Nurse practitioner standards for practice (NMBA, 2021) which are grounded in the four domains of clinical practice, research, education and leadership. The course offers:
- new and innovative nationally accredited course with 8 units
- potential for advanced standing for previous study
- flexible delivery mode—we will work with you to develop the best progression plan over 2-4 years
- 100% on-line course delivery of all units including orientation
- opportunity to learn with a large team of highly experienced NPs
- high level of mentorship and support.
Flexible delivery
This course is offered in part-time, external study mode. You'll be supported with an extensive learning package of electronic resources, online webinars, and Zoom sessions.
You'll also have direct access to highly-skilled and experienced unit coordinators who are able to provide ongoing support to students across Australia.
QUT offers a comprehensive, on-line Orientation Week program in Semester 1 of the first and second years of the course.
Careers and outcomes
This course is subject to professional accreditation from the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) on behalf of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Graduates may apply to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for endorsement as a nurse practitioner with NMBA.
Research pathways
Once completed, you can further your development by enrolling in a Master of Philosophy (MPhil).
Possible careers
- Nurse practitioner
- Course code
- NS90
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- Online
- 2 years part-time
- February
Prior study entry requirement
You must have a completed postgraduate qualification from a recognised higher education institution in a relevant clinical field.
Hospital and professional training, certificates, etc are not acceptable in lieu of a higher education postgraduate qualification. Incomplete postgraduate studies are also not acceptable.
Professional registration entry requirement
You must have current registration as a nurse (Division 1) without conditions with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Clinical practice entry requirements
You must:
- be currently working in an advanced nursing practice role
- have a minimum of four years full-time (or equivalent) clinical practice experience as a registered nurse in the nominated speciality
- have a minimum of two years full-time (or equivalent) experience (within the last six years) in an advanced nursing practice role in the nominated speciality
- have the support of your Executive Director of Nursing (or equivalent).
For a definition of 'advanced nursing practice', refer to the Fact Sheet for Advanced practice nursing issued by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
Additional entry requirements
You must provide with your online application:
- a statement of service on an official letterhead confirming your clinical practice experience as a registered nurse in the nominated speciality
- a completed Evidence of advanced practice nursing and course requirements form (PDF, 816 KB)
- a completed Executive Director of Nursing (or equivalent) support form (PDF, 376 KB)
Application dates
Places are limited. Apply as early as possible to ensure your application is considered.
31 January is the final date to apply, but the course will close earlier if places have filled. We won't consider late applications.
Applications for the following intake will open on 1 July.
Minimum English language requirements
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Course requirements
Before enrolling in your first unit of study, and again before you enrol in your first integrated professional practice unit, you must provide:
- letters of support (PDF file, 135.8 KB) from a minimum of two clinical support team members. At least one member from your clinical support team must be a nurse practitioner, or, where this is not possible, a registered nurse working at a high level of advanced nurse practice with recognised capability.
While you are registered as a student with the NMBA, QUT has an obligation to notify AHPRA if you have an impairment that may place the public at substantial risk of harm when undertaking clinical training. Find out more about the guidelines for mandatory notifications via the Nursing and Midwifery Board.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP fees available from September
2025 fees
2025: Available from July
2024 fees
2024:CSP $2,800 per year part-time (48 credit points)
Fees
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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