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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
2012
ATAR
TBC
- Program Outline
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.
This program 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
Students complete 4 core courses in Nursing and may choose to undertake a full-time or part-time research dissertation option or a coursework option of 3 courses.
To complete the core courses Extended Clinical Practice I and Extended Clinical Practice II continuing employment at a minimum fraction of 0.6 FTE in an area that supports active candidature as a nurse practitioner is required.
If the student changes their employment status and can no longer meet the requirement above for continuing employment they may transfer to the Master of Nursing Science.
- Assessment
May include: essays, research proposals, dissertation, portfolios, manuscript for publication.
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- Admission and Fee Information
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3CM114 Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $5,875Mid-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 submit to the School of Nursing a Curriculum Vitae along with an "Additional Information Request Form", downloaded from the website: http://health.adelaide.edu.au/nursing/future-students/postgraduate/coursework/. This form should be submitted within ten working days after applying. Applicants must provide a Curriculum Vitae with the form.How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3CM114International 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 2013 (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.
Core Courses - 4 courses
- NURSING 7017HO Extended Clinical Practice I
- NURSING 7018HO Extended Clinical Practice II
- NURSING 7015HO Applied Pharmacology in Nursing
Select 1 course from the following:
- NURSING 7102 Research Literacy
- NURSING 7002HO Interpretive and Critical Research in Nursing
Select an option from the following:
Option I - Dissertation
Select 1 option from the following:
- NURSING 7005HO Research Dissertation A
- NURSING 7006HO Research Dissertation A (Stage 1) and NURSING 7007HO (Stage 2)
Option II - Coursework
- NURSING 7013HO Systematic Review Project
- NURSING 7012HO Systematic Reviews of Research
Select 1 course from the following:
- NURSING 7003HO International Issues in Nursing Service Delivery
- NURSING 7011HO Leadership and Management in Nursing
- PUB HLTH 7074 Introduction to Biostatistics
- NURSING 7002HO Interpretive and Critical Research in Nursing or NURSING 7102 Research Literacy (whichever not already studied)
- Career Opportunities
Accreditation as a nurse practitioner in a specialty area of nursing practice.
Potential careers
Specialist Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner
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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.
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Last updated: Tuesday, 19 Feb 2013
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