Professional Doctorate in Nurse Practitioner (Research)

Designed for experienced and qualified nurse practitioners seeking to take their career to the highest levels of healthcare research and understanding, this Professional Doctorate in Nurse Practitioner (Research) course will offer you a direct pathway to becoming a leader in your specific field of nursing interest.Across this three-year doctoral degree, you’ll learn valuable research skills and gain in-depth practical experience, thanks to an engaging and thought-provoking selection of coursework units and practice opportunities - before selecting a research topic related to improving clinical practice to focus on for your dissertation.Upon completion you’ll graduate with a doctorate and a systematic and critical understanding of nurse practitioner delivery services;

and associated consumer outcomes within the broader field of health.

Also, your completed research should make a significant contribution to nursing practitioner procedures, and you’ll be ready to promote your new insights to the community and your peers.As a Higher Degree by Research (HDR), this course is covered under the Australian Government's Research Training Program (RTP) funding model, which provides a fee offset for domestic students for the standard duration of the course.A professional doctorate is, by its very nature, the embodiment of WIL and is much more focused on professional practice than a traditional Ph.D.

Throughout your coursework, and specifically in your dissertation, you’ll be encouraged to apply your existing knowledge and undertake new research to identify and explore a real-world problem in clinical nursing practice.While developing your research, you’ll receive an exceptional level of support and encouragement from your allocated supervisor who will be an esteemed expert and leader within the nursing profession.Thanks to our partnership with the ACT Government Health Directorate, which includes the Research Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Practice, you’ll also take part in seminars, workshops, and conferences and will learn about cutting-edge research and innovative solutions to complex challenges facing the health sector.Applicants need to meet all the following criteria:

Professional Doctorate in Nurse Practitioner (Research) (72 credit points) Required - 57 credit points as follows

• Coursework Units - Must pass 9 credit points as follows 6469 - Epidemiology and Principles of Research PG - 3 cp, Level P 6998 - Developing a Research Project PG - 3 cp, Level P 8566 - Health Specialty Topic 1 PG - 3 cp, Level P
• Dissertation - Must pass 48 credit points from the following 9128 - Nurse Practitioner Dissertation R FT (48cp) - 48 cp, Level R 9129 - Nurse Practitioner Dissertation R PT (48cp) - 48 cp, Level R 9595 - Nurse Practitioner Dissertation R PT (3cp) - 48 cp, Level R

Restricted Choice - Must pass 3 credit points from the following

• 9583 - Qualitative Research Practice in Health PG - 3 cp, Level P 9585 - Quantitative Research Practice in Health PG - 3 cp, Level P

Open Electives - Must pass 12 credit points from the following

• Any Postgrad level units relevant to the student's research interest, selected with prior approval of the Course Convener & in consultation with the Chair of the Supervisory Panel.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have:1. An undergraduate degree or equivalent as approved by the University; and2. A masters degree or equivalent as approved by the University; and3. Be qualified as a nurse practitioner in Australia or another country. Candidates must:1. Satisfactorily complete all requirements of each unit in the coursework component of the course within the first year of full-time candidature or the first three years of part-time candidature 2. Attend and participate in the intensive research workshop at which the presentation components of their academic milestone has been scheduled, except where otherwise negotiated with the candidate?s Principal Supervisor and the Course Convenor3. Attend and participate in a minimum of one intensive research workshop each calendar year, as scheduled by the Course Convenor.

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions