Nursing (Nurse Practitioner - Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
Length
1 year full-time or 2-3 years part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course provides students with the in-depth knowledge and skills required to practise at an advanced level and provide professional leadership in contemporary clinical and professional nursing specialities. It is designed to build on the knowledge base and clinical judgement skills of specialist nurses.
In Victoria, the role of Nurse Practitioner places particular emphasis on the development of appropriate formulary and clinical practice guidelines. This approach has been emphasised in this Master's program. It offers students a strong evidence base supported by appropriate professional and clinical facilitation.
The course integrates research, ethical and reflective skills necessary to provide clinical and professional leadership and an informed position on health care issues. NOTE: This course is currently under review and will only be conducted if sufficient enrolments are achieved.
Handbook (2010)
Major areas of study
Nursing.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply direct to the University before 16 January. URL/Please visit our webpage for application
Fee type
Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available
Tuition fee (AUD)
Indicative (2010): $15,000 (per 120 credit points)
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/pg/Additional costs (AUD)
Contact Course Coordinator for information.
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) or a Postgraduate Diploma, or equivalent. All applicants must be eligible to be registered as Division 1 nurses with the Nurses Board of Victoria (NBV) before commencement of the course. They must also be employed, with at least three years' full-time clinical experience or equivalent, and able to provide evidence their employer will provide them with 420 hours of supervised clinical placement.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Career opportunities
Graduates are eligible to apply to the NBV for endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner, providing they fulfil the NBV criteria. In the final two subjects, students are encouraged to prepare a portfolio for submission to the NBV.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/nursing/index.php
Contact information
Enquire Online
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study@latrobe.edu.au
Enquiry Line: 1300 135 045
OR
Division of Nursing and Midwifery (03) 9479 5950
All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover