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Master of Nursing Science (Mental Health Nursing)
Campus Teaching Hospitals
Degree Type Masters by Coursework
Duration
2 years
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code 3CM134
2011
ATAR
N/A
- Program Outline
Advancing Practice. Clinical Impact
This program is designed to meet the educational needs of nurses working with clients with mental health problems in both the inpatient and community settings. Students undertaking this program of study are provided with a rigorous grounding in the essential knowledge and practical skills necessary to safely practice within the clinical and community practice setting at an advanced level.
Mental Health Nursing uses the study of human behaviour as its science and the purposeful use of self as its art. Yet it is practiced as a craft. This course introduces you to the art, the science and the craft of Mental Health Nursing. A strong theme throughout is the recovery approach and consumer involvement.
- Program Structure
Stage 1 (Graduate Diploma) of this program can be undertaken either full-time over one year or part-time over two years. Stage 2 (Master of Nursing Science) can be undertaken with an additional one year full-time or two-years part time study.
This program allows the student to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Mental Health Nursing) after completing 24 units of study, or undertake the award of Master of Nursing Science with a further one year of full-time or two years of part-time study. - Assessment
May include essays, case studies, discussion board participation, presentations, poster presentations, critiques, portfolios and exams.
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SATAC Code 3CM134 Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $5,648Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only.Applicants must: 1. be registered, or be eligible for registration, as a nurse in Australia or New Zealand, and 2. hold a degree of Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent; or, have at least two years experience as a registered nurse in the field of the specialisation to be undertaken.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 also 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.How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3CM134International applicants
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IELTS Overall 6.5 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $25,500 Mid-year entry? No Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyEquivalent Scores
IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting6.56666How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
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Annual tuition fees International student place: $25,500 Mid-year entry? No Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only - Career Opportunities
This program prepares students to undertake senior roles as Registered Nurses in the area of specialisation.
Potential careers
Specialist Registered Nurse, Mental Health Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist
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