/prod01/channel_8/media/scu-dep/current-students/images/Coffs-harbour_student-group_20220616_33.jpg)
/prod01/channel_8/media/scu-dep/current-students/services/counselling/images/RS21533_English-College-Student_20191210_DSC_6961.jpg)
/prod01/channel_8/media/scu-dep/study/scholarships/images/STEPHANIE-PORTO-108-2.jpg)
/prod01/channel_8/media/scu-dep/study/arts-and-humanities/images/RS20958_Chin-Yung-Pang-Andy_20190309__79I5562-960X540.jpg)
/prod01/channel_8/media/scu-dep/experience/images/SCU-INTNL-STUDY-GUIDE-280422-256.jpg)
/prod01/channel_8/media/dep-site-assets/component-library/screenshots/online-1X1.jpg)
Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
-
Start Date
-
Duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
-
Location
-
Placements
Yes
-
ATAR
NA
-
Inherent Requirements
No
-
Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 7.0
-
Entry Requirements
-
Course abbreviation
MN
-
Course code
1209320
-
Credit points
192
-
Equivalent units
16
-
Indicative Fee
Overview
Become a Registered Nurse (RN) in just two years with the Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) and begin making a difference to people’s lives every day.
This degree develops a combination of professional knowledge, skills and clinical experiences to prepare you for a career in nursing and health. You will learn to apply sound evidence-based reasoning skills to your nursing practice, provide therapeutic care to patients, coordinate nursing care to individuals and groups, and work independently as well as collaborate in multidisciplinary teams for effective outcomes.
Theoretical knowledge is built upon by supervised clinical placements in a variety of healthcare settings. Placements are offered in local, regional and remote facilities to provide diverse learning experiences.
This course is ideal for graduates of health degrees who wish to transition into nursing or graduates from other disciplines who wish to pursue a healthcare career with robust employment prospects.
Applicants will be required to demonstrate a commitment to and an understanding of the profession in an interview.
English Language requirements
This course has English Language requirements which must be met for admission. Please consider these requirements prior to applying.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements apply to this course. Please consider these before applying.
| Course Learning Outcome |
|---|
GA1: Intellectual rigour Apply an advanced and integrated understanding of knowledge and skills, with accountability, to inform clinical reasoning in constructing and delivering safe, high quality, person-centred nursing practices. |
GA2: Creativity Plan and execute research and scholarship as a basis for ongoing professional inquiry and effective knowledge translation to ensure evidence-based and holistic nursing practice. |
GA3: Ethical practice Meet and adhere to relevant national professional, ethical and legal standards to ensure safe and competent nursing practice with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Critically apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in planning, prioritising, implementing and evaluating nursing practices across a range of diverse circumstances and settings. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Incorporate critical self-reflection, innovation and creativity, integrity, responsibility and accountability in contributing to professional practice, scholarship and lifelong learning. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Work independently and collaboratively with individuals, the nursing team, interdisciplinary healthcare teams and effectively empower and build leadership in the delivery of nursing. Use academic knowledge and skills including literacy, numeracy and academic integrity to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written form with a variety of audiences. |
GA7: Cultural competence Demonstrate cultural responsivity and respect for the identity and dignity of all persons, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Critically analyse regional, national and global healthcare systems, processes and ecological changes that affect healthcare to inform policy to meet changing societal needs. |
This course includes 840 hours of supervised clinical placement. All placement hours must be completed to meet the requirements of the Master of Nursing and to be able to apply for nursing registration with AHPRA.
Clinical placement will be anywhere between two and six weeks in length at an agreed facility. Placements must be attended every day during this time and are subject to shift allocation within the facility.
In order to attend clinical placements, all students are required to complete extensive compliance requirements as mandated by NSW and QLD Health legislation. This includes, but is not limited to: immunisations listed on the Australian National Immunisation program, COVID-19 vaccinations, mask-fit testing, first aid, CPR, working with children and National Police Certificates.
Before applying for this course, please consider the important information regarding these compliance requirements.
The Master of Nursing provides students with anatomical knowledge, as well as an understanding of nursing principles and the legal and ethical framework that guides the profession. The degree has a strong focus on research, Indigenous health, clinical practice, knowledge translation and impact, patient-centred care and evidence-based practice.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Summer Term | N/A | N/A |
| Gold Coast | Summer Term | N/A | N/A |
| Lismore | Summer Term | N/A | N/A |
Career Outcomes
This course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Students enrolled in the Master of Nursing will be registered by Southern Cross University with NMBA as an enrolled student.
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry), students must complete the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising all core units.
Professional Experience Learning
This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on Faculty of Health Professional Experience page must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.
Progression
Students are not permitted to have an extended period of more than 12 months between study of any two (2) units with professional experience learning.
Students are not permitted to have an extended period of more than 12 months between study of a theory unit that relates specifically to a particular unit with professional experience learning.
Students who have an interrupted study sequence of more than 12 months will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and may be required to undertake specified practice or theory to ensure currency prior to continuation of the course.
Duration
The maximum duration for completion of the award of Master of Nursing is five (5) years in total which includes any period for a leave of absence.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Equity & Inclusion website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Student Equity & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
Entry requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Language requirements
To be eligible to receive the Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry), students must complete the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising all core units.
Professional Experience Learning
This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on Faculty of Health Professional Experience page must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.
Progression
Students are not permitted to have an extended period of more than 12 months between study of any two (2) units with professional experience learning.
Students are not permitted to have an extended period of more than 12 months between study of a theory unit that relates specifically to a particular unit with professional experience learning.
Students who have an interrupted study sequence of more than 12 months will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and may be required to undertake specified practice or theory to ensure currency prior to continuation of the course.
Duration
The maximum duration for completion of the award of Master of Nursing is five (5) years in total which includes any period for a leave of absence.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Equity & Inclusion website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Student Equity & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Complete units in the following order to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
||||||||||||||||||||||
First Year |
||||||||||||||||||||||
| NURS5009 | The Health Narrative Across the Lifespan | Summer Term |
12 | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
| NURS5010 | Introduction to Clinical Practice | Summer Term |
12 | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
| INDG6002 | Health and Indigenous Peoples |
Term1,5
|
12 | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
| PHAR2001 | Introductory Pharmacology |
Term1,3,5
|
12 | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
| NURS5011 | Chronic Health and Disability Across the Lifespan |
Term2
|
12 | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
| NURS5012 | Health Assessment Across the Lifespan |
Term2
|
12 | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
| NURS5013 | Evidence-Based Mental Health Nursing |
Term4
|
12 | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
| NURS5014 | Clinical Nursing I |
Term4
|
12 | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
Second Year |
||||||||||||||||||||||
| NURS5015 | Community Partnerships | Not currently available |
12 | |||||||||||||||||||
| NURS6001 | Clinical Nursing II | Not currently available |
12 | |||||||||||||||||||
| HLTH3004 | Transition to Practice |
Summer Term
Term2
|
12 | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
| NURS5016 | Nursing Research | Not currently available |
12 | |||||||||||||||||||
| HLTH3005 | Interprofessional Health Practice |
Term2,3
|
12 | |||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
| NURS6002 | Promoting Nursing Leadership | Not currently available |
12 | |||||||||||||||||||
| NURS6003 | Clinical Nursing III | Not currently available |
24 | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||||
Note 1:
Double-weighted unit
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NURS5009 | The Health Narrative Across the Lifespan | ||
| NURS5010 | Introduction to Clinical Practice | ||
| INDG6002 | Health and Indigenous Peoples | ||
| PHAR2001 | Introductory Pharmacology | ||
| NURS5011 | Chronic Health and Disability Across the Lifespan | ||
| NURS5012 | Health Assessment Across the Lifespan | ||
| NURS5013 | Evidence-Based Mental Health Nursing | ||
| NURS5014 | Clinical Nursing I | ||
| NURS5015 | Community Partnerships | ||
| NURS6001 | Clinical Nursing II | ||
| HLTH3004 | Transition to Practice | ||
| HLTH3005 | Interprofessional Health Practice | ||
| NURS6002 | Promoting Nursing Leadership | ||
| NURS5016 | Nursing Research | ||
| NURS6003 | Clinical Nursing III | Note 1 |