Master of Nursing

Western Sydney University

About

The aim of the Master of Nursing is to provide Registered Nurses with the theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills to prepare them for advanced practice in the clinical setting.

Students will be able to align their career goals with one of a number of professional pathways.

Specialisations available include clinical leadership, clinical teaching, aged care, primary health care, research studies or tuberculosis management.

Opportunities will be provided for students in their final sessions of study to synthesise and apply advanced nursing concepts through a capstone experience or research project relevant to their professional goals.Candidature for admission to the Master of Nursing and the various specialisations are detailed below:Master of Nursing 1.5 year Pathway (120 credit points)

Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 120 credit points (1.5 year Pathway) or 80 credit points (1 year Pathway).

Students may complete the Master of Nursing (no specialisation) or may enrol in and complete one of five Specialisations. See individual links below for detailed course structure.

Master of Nursing (no specialisation)

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A4014 Master of Nursing (No Specialisation) - 1.5 year Pathway
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A4015 Master of Nursing (No Specialisation) - 1 year pathway

Master of Nursing (Clinical Leadership)

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A4016 Master of Nursing (Clinical Leadership) - 1.5 year pathway
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A4017 Master of Nursing (Clinical Leadership) - 1 year pathway

Master of Nursing (Clinical Teaching)

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A4018 Master of Nursing (Clinical Teaching) - 1.5 year pathway
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A4019 Master of Nursing (Clinical Teaching) - 1 year pathway

Master of Nursing (Aged Care)

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A4020 Master of Nursing (Aged Care) - 1.5 year pathway
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A4021 Master of Nursing (Aged Care) - 1 year pathway

Master of Nursing (Primary Health Care)

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A4022 Master of Nursing (Primary Health Care) - 1.5 year pathway
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A4023 Master of Nursing (Primary Health Care) - 1 year pathway

Master of Nursing (Research Studies)

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A4024 Master of Nursing (Research Studies) - 1.5 year pathway
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A4025 Master of Nursing (Research Studies) - 1 year pathway

Master of Nursing (Tuberculosis Management)

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A4062 Master of Nursing (Tuberculosis Management) - 1.5 year pathway
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A4063 Master of Nursing (Tuberculosis Management) - 1 year pathway

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