Master of Nursing (Mental Health)
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Master of Nursing (Mental Health)
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Abbreviation:
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MNursMntlHlth
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Home Faculty:
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Health and Behavioural Sciences
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Duration:
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1 year or part-time equivalent
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Total Credit Points:
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48
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Delivery Mode:
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Day/Flexible
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn / Spring
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Location:
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Wollongong / Flexible Delivery
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UOW Course Code:
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583
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CRICOS Code:
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009251G
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Overview
The Master of Nursing (Mental Health) is designed for both practitioners commencing in the specialty of mental health nursing, and experienced Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Nurses.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A Bachelor degree in Nursing of at least three years duration from a recognised tertiary institution, or successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing, and qualification to practise as a Registered Nurse.
International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of at least 6.0 in all bands, reading and writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
The candidate is required to undertake 48 credit points to successfully complete the Master of Nursing (Mental Health).
Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases at end of this chapter.
Course Program
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Subjects (by year)
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Session
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Credit Points
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Core Subjects
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GHMB950
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Reflective Practice 1
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Spring
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6
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GHMB989
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Mental Health Nursing: Clinical Principles and Practice
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Annual
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12
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GHMB934
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Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health
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Autumn
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6
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GHMB954
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Drug and Alcohol Studies
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Autumn
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6
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GHMB932
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Principles and Practice of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
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Autumn
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6
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GHMB935
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Case Management in Mental Health
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Spring
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6
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GHMB902
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Nursing Management
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Spring
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6
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Other Information
Further information is available from:
Dr William Janes, Postgraduate Coordinator, +61 2 4221 3724 or william@uow.edu.au.
Assoc Prof Janette Curtis, Course Coordinator, +61 2 4221 3467 or jcurtis@uow.edu.au .
Uniadvice 1300 367 869. Visit our website: www.uow.edu.au/health/nursing .
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