2019 Postgraduate Courses
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Master of Nursing International | 2019

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Nursing International 

Abbreviation:

MNurseInt

UOW Course Code:

1647

CRICOS Code:

089204G

Total Credit Points:

96

Duration:

2 years full-time

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Intake Session(s):

Autumn & Spring 

Delivery Mode:

On-campus & Flexible

Delivery Campus:

Wollongong, South Western Sydney

Overview

The Master of Nursing International is a two year degree that is designed to prepare nurses for professional roles in health care system. The aim of the Master of Nursing International is to provide Registered Nurses with advanced theoretical knowledge and skills to prepare them for professional practice in the clinical setting. Graduates will develop advanced reflective and critical thinking skills, research appreciation and an ability to apply evidence to practice.Please note that completion of this course does not lead to eligibility to apply for registration as a nurse in Australia

Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:

CLO Description
1 Critically analyse recent developments in healthcare and their impact on contemporary practice.
2 Apply research methodologies and methods to solve complex problems for health improvement.
3 Reflect on and synthesize complex information to inform practice development.
4 Research and apply established theories in the development of advanced nursing knowledge and practice.
5 Evaluate local, national and global health care perspectives and their impact on contemporary practice.
6 Communicate knowledge of practice to a wide-ranging audience.
7 Develop leadership attributes required to effect and manage health care reform.
8 Plan and execute an empirical based research initiative to inform practice.

Course Structure

To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Nursing International, a candidate must successfully complete at least 96 credit points in accordance with the table below.

Subject CodeSubject NameCredit PointsSession(s)
First Session of Study:
SNPG801Fundamentals of Nursing Communication6Autumn, Spring
SNPG917Evidence into Practice6Autumn, Spring
SNPG923Legal and Professional Issues6Autumn, Spring
SNPG950Reflection For Practice6Autumn, Spring
Second Session of Study:
SNPG903Developments in Nursing Care6Autumn, Spring
SNPG925Effective Leadership in Health6Annual, Autumn, Spring
SNPG959Tools for Practice Development6Autumn, Spring
SNPG960Facilitation and Education Skills for Practice Development6Autumn, Spring
Third Session of Study:
SNPG927Promoting Clinical Excellence6Autumn, Spring
SNPG939Psychoactive Substance and Mental Health6Autumn, Spring
SNPG956Policy and Practice in the Care of Older People6Autumn, Spring
SNPG962Clinical judgement and reasoning6Autumn, Spring
Fourth Session of Study:
SNPG905Minor Project12Annual, Autumn, Spring
SNPG945Community Development Nursing: Theory and Practice6Autumn, Spring
GWP 901Professional Workplace Practice6Autumn, Spring

 

Online Component

This course may contain compulsory components to be completed online

Other Information

For further information please email: smah-students@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 3 December, 2018