Master of Nurse Practitioner

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Master of Nurse Practitioner

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Masters by Coursework

Duration 1 year full-time or part-time equiv.

SATAC Code 3CM114

2011
ATAR N/A

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Program Outline

Advancing Practice. Clinical Impact

The Master of Nurse Practitioner is an academic program designed to provide opportunities for registered nurses to expand their skills and extend their scope of practice to prepare them for roles as nurse practitioners. In addition, students will develop advanced skills in clinical inquiry, practice and leadership in professional nursing. To be eligible for entry into the Master of Nurse Practitioner, candidates must have completed the Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science, or an equivalent degree, in the specialty for the stream of nurse practitioner in which they aim to practice and have at least two years post-registration nursing experience.

The Master of Nurse Practitioner will provide graduates with a rigorous grounding in research methods, extended clinical practice skills, advanced health assessment, applied pharmacology, diagnostics, critical analysis, clinical management and leadership.
Program Structure
Stage 1: Successful completion of Graduate Diploma (24 units)

Stage 2:
Candidate shall complete:
- Extended Clinical Practice I
- Extended Clinical Practice II
- Applied Pharmacology in Nursing
And one of the following:
- Interpretive and Critical research in Health
And one of the following options:

Option 1: Dissertation andCoursework
- Research Dissertation A or
- Research Dissertation A (Stage 1) and
- Research DissertationA (Stage 2)
Option 2: Coursework
- Systematic and Critical Reviews of Research
- Critical ReviewProject
And one of the following:
- Clinical Management
- International Issues in Nursing Service Delivery
- Interpretive and Critical Research in Health
Assessment

May include: essays, research proposals, dissertation, portfolios, manuscript for publication.
Related Programs

Master of Nursing Science

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SATAC Code	3CM114
Annual tuition fees	Commonwealth-supported place: $5,648
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Enquiries	University Contact Centre

Selection Criteria

Graduate entry only.

Applicants must:

hold a Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science of the University, or equivalent, in the specialty in which they propose to practice as a Nurse practitioner; and

2. have a minimum of 5000 hours of practice and evidence of current employment of at least 0.6 FTE as Nurse Practitioner candidate in the specialty in which they chose to practice; and

3. be a Registered Nurse, or be eligible for registration, as a nurse in Australia/New Zealand.

All applicants must ensure they correctly answer the question relating to Nursing current practising certificate when applying on GradStart. SATAC will attempt to confirm their registration on the online register of the relevant Nurses Board but if SATAC is unable to do so, applicants will be asked to submit a certified copy of their certificate.

Additional Entry Requirements

Applicants must complete an "Additional Information Request Form", available at www.health.adelaide.edu.au/nursing/students/future/programs/. This form should be submitted within ten working days after applying to SATAC. Applicants must provide a Curriculum Vitae with the form.

How to Apply

SATAC Code: 3CM114

Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission

International applicants

Not an international applicant?

Not offered to international students.

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

Not offered to international students.

Study Plans
The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2012 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.
Stage 1: Successful completion of Graduate Diploma (24 units)

Stage 2:

Candidate shall complete:
- Extended Clinical Practice I
- Extended Clinical Practice II
- Applied Pharmacology in Nursing
And one of the following:
- Research Literacy
- Interpretive and Critical Research in Health
And one of the following options:

Option 1: Dissertation and Coursework
- Research Dissertation A or
- Research Dissertation A (Stage 1) and
- Research Dissertation A (Stage 2)
Option 2: Coursework
- Systematic Reviews of Research
- Systematic Review Project
And one of the following:
- Leadership and Management in Nursing
- International Issues in Nursing Service Delivery
- Introduction to Biostatistics
- Research Literacy or Interpretive and Critical Research in Health (whichever has not already been completed)
Career Opportunities

Accreditation as a nurse practitioner in a specialty area of nursing practice.

Potential careers

Specialist Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner
Further Information

Please direct enquiries to the University Contact Centre
Phone: +61 8 8313 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459)

The annual Open Day and Information Night events provide an excellent opportunity to see our campus, meet with academics, and discuss your study options.
Useful Links
- School of Nursing

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Last updated: Thursday, 24 May 2012

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