Master of Nursing (Coursework)
The Faculty of Nursing and Health offers a Master of Nursing (by coursework). Students are given the option to develop nursing specialist qualifications in Clinical Nursing, Clinical Teaching or Leadership and Management. Alternatively students can undertake a course without a speciality. Major areas of study include: Contemporary health issues, nursing research and evidence-based perspectives of practice, leadership and management approaches, holistic assessment and caring, and health promotion, which are designed to meet the shifting demands of contemporary nursing practice.
Course Code: 2093
Course Convenor: Dr Malcolm Anderson
Course Structure
The Master of Nursing degree is made up of eight (8) units of six (6) credit points each (unless otherwise specified).
Students have four (4) options:
1. Master of Nursing with a specialisation in Clinical Nursing
2. Master of Nursing with a specialisation in Clinical Teaching
3. Master of Nursing with a specialisation in Leadership and Management
4. Master of Nursing with no specialisation
Duration
12 months full-time (or part-time equivalent), or over a longer time as negotiated, but not more than 6 years from course commencement.
Credit points
8 units totalling 48 credit points.
Mode of delivery
Units are offered by distance education, however additional non-mandatory on-campus sessions may be organised to support the learning needs of students.
Abbreviation of course title
MNurs
Accreditation
The course is accredited by the NSW Department of Education and Training.
Entry Requirements
- current authorisation to practice as a Registered Nurse
- hold a Bachelor of Nursing degree (or equivalent qualification *)
- have a minimum of one year post registration experience
- The registered nurse with a certificate of nursing or a diploma of nursing qualification and current professional experience of at least 3 months FTE in the last 5 years may apply to enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Nursing course. This professional experience criterion is equivalent to the recency of practice standard set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) to maintain registration. On completion of a graduate certificate, the student may apply to enrol in the Master of Nursing degree and complete a further eight units to gain a MNurs qualification
*Equivalent qualification includes a Bachelor of Health Science or an overseas qualification as identified as equivalent to a Bachelor of Nursing qualification in Australia by the Australian Education International-National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition
For Applicants whose first language is not English
Applicants, whose first language is not English, must demonstrate proficiency in English to the satisfaction of the Faculty of Nursing and Health Learning and Teaching Committee in one of the following two ways:
- provide documentary evidence that initial nursing education was conducted in the English language.
- successful completion of at least two years of tertiary study conducted in the English language in Australia, or in another country where English is the official language, within the last two years.
Applicants may also be required to undertake an English language test (Academic IELTS). For postgraduate study in the Faculty of Nursing and Health, applicants must have an overall score of 7.0 or more, with a minimum of 7.0 in each separate band.
Enquiries:
Direct your enquiries to:
Enquiry and Enrolment Centtre
Telephone: +61 2 4980 2151
Email: enquiries@avondale.edu.au
Faculty of Nursing and Health (Sydney Campus)
Telephone: +61 2 94879627
Email: nursing@avondale.edu.au
The following specialty areas are available in the course.
Clinical Teaching Specialisation
The Clinical Teaching specialisation is made up of 4 core units and 4 specialty units that the student is required to complete.
Core Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAMC57100 | Leadership and Strategic Management | 6.0 |
| NUEB50800 | Evidence-Based Practice | 6.0 |
| NURS50100 | Research Methods | 6.0 |
| CHST50600 | Spirituality and Health in Society | 6.0 |
Specialty Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| *NUCT58600 | Clinical Teaching | 6.0 |
| *NUCT50400 | Developing Practice in Clinical Teaching | 6.0 |
| NUCT59400 | Current Trends in Clinical Teaching | 6.0 |
| NUPN59200 | Independent Project in Nursing | 6.0 |
Clinical Nursing Specialisation
The Clinical Nursing specialisation is made up of 4 core units and 4 specialty units that students are required to complete.
Core Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAMC57100 | Leadership and Strategic Management | 6.0 |
| NUEB50800 | Evidence-Based Practice | 6.0 |
| NURS50100 | Research Methods | 6.0 |
| CHST50600 | Spirituality and Health in Society | 6.0 |
Specialty Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| NUHC55400 | Holistic Assessment and Caring | 6.0 |
| NURS56000 | Promoting Health | 6.0 |
| NUCN59500 | Current Trends in Clinical Nursing | 6.0 |
| NUPN59200 | Independent Project in Nursing | 6.0 |
Leadership and Management Specialisation
The Leadership and Management specialisation is made up of 4 core units and 4 specialty units that the student is required to complete.
Core Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAMC57100 | Leadership and Strategic Management | 6.0 |
| NUEB50800 | Evidence-Based Practice | 6.0 |
| NURS50100 | Research Methods | 6.0 |
| CHST50600 | Spirituality and Health in Society | 6.0 |
Specialty Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAMC57200 | Organisational Process and Change | 6.0 |
| LAMC52600 | Accounting for Leaders | 6.0 |
| NUCT59600 | Current Trends in Leadership and Management | 6.0 |
| NUPN59200 | Independent Project in Nursing | 6.0 |
No Specialisation
The Master of Nursing with no specialty is made up of 5 core units and a choice of 2 elective units that the student is required to complete.
Core Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAMC57100 | Leadership and Strategic Management | 6.0 |
| NUEB50800 | Evidence-Based Practice | 6.0 |
| *NURS50100 | Research Methods | 6.0 |
| CHST50600 | Spirituality and Health in Society | 6.0 |
| **NUIP51000 | Independent Project | 12.0 |
Elective Units
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| NUCT56000 | Promoting Health or | 6.0 |
| NUHC55400 | Holistic Assessment and Caring and | 6.0 |
| NUCN59500 | Current Trends in Clinical Nursing or | 6.0 |
| NUCT59400 | Current Trends in Clinical Teaching or | 6.0 |
| NUCT59600 | Current Trends in Leadership and Management | 6.0 |
*NURS50100 Research Methods is a co-requisite for NUIP51000 Independent Project.
**A minimum of 24 credit points must be achieved before the NUIP51000 Independent Project can be attempted.
I completed my Master of nursing degree at Avondale College of Higher Education via distance learning. At first, I was apprehensive about commencing further studies at this level but Avondale staff quickly put my mind at ease. Lecturers were always available to help with words of advice and encouragement.
What I liked most about the whole thing was the program’s flexibility. The program allowed me to learn at my own pace and tailor-make subject requirements to suit my area of practice.
Avondale has helped me to be the professional I am today. The degree has allowed me to promote and implement nursing practice at an entirely new level.
Warren Peers
Case Manager/Orthopaedics
A career as a Registered Nurse offers many opportunities to work in diverse roles in a range of hospital and community settings both in Australia and globally. There are various career paths the Registered Nurse can pursue including, clinical practice, nursing leadership and management, research and nurse education. In response, Avondale College of Higher Education offers courses in these specialisations. These courses are designed to meet the continuing challenges in health care.
