Master of Clinical Nursing 36 months Postgraduate Program By Central Queensland University (CQUniversity Australia) |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 151-225QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

17,040 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

26 Jun, 2024Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The Master of Clinical Nursing prepares you to make enhanced clinical decisions and lead clinical practice. You will develop your skills and knowledge in sound theoretical and ethical frameworks that support evidence based, person-centred nursing care. The course is a discipline based degree with twelve units covering:

  • Patient Deterioration,
  • Clinical Governance,
  • Professional Practice,
  • Specialty Practice,
  • Clinical Learning and Teaching Leadership,
  • Research, and
  • a Quality Improvement project.
You will also select a Generalist, Gerontology or Medical / Surgical Nursing major to tailor your studies.  Your first year of study aims to enhance confidence and competence in the clinical areas. It includes clinically based practice and theory. Your second year focuses on enhancing professional and clinical skills within your specialist area of practice. The use of a portfolio will allow you to apply your learning to your own clinical practice and document your career development. The third year focuses on the acquisition of research knowledge and skills. You'll also complete your quality improvement project in your area of specialty. To meet the learning outcomes of this course, you must be nursing in a clinical area where clinical skills are employed.

Program overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The Master of Clinical Nursing prepares you to make enhanced clinical decisions and lead clinical practice. You will develop your skills and knowledge in sound theoretical and ethical frameworks that support evidence based, person-centred nursing care. The course is a discipline based degree with twelve units covering:

  • Patient Deterioration,
  • Clinical Governance,
  • Professional Practice,
  • Specialty Practice,
  • Clinical Learning and Teaching Leadership,
  • Research, and
  • a Quality Improvement project.
You will also select a Generalist, Gerontology or Medical / Surgical Nursing major to tailor your studies.  Your first year of study aims to enhance confidence and competence in the clinical areas. It includes clinically based practice and theory. Your second year focuses on enhancing professional and clinical skills within your specialist area of practice. The use of a portfolio will allow you to apply your learning to your own clinical practice and document your career development. The third year focuses on the acquisition of research knowledge and skills. You'll also complete your quality improvement project in your area of specialty. To meet the learning outcomes of this course, you must be nursing in a clinical area where clinical skills are employed.

Admission Requirements

6+
54+
169+
75+

To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must supply:

  • Evidence of current registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); and
  • A letter of support from your employer to undertake the course and that you are currently employed in Australia in your nominated area of specialisation.
Letters of employment must be presented on a company letterhead and be signed and dated by a delegated authority. Please ensure that the letter contains your full name, position title, duties performed, hours per week, and length of service.

26 Jun 2024
3 Years
Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic
3,858 AUD
International
17,040 AUD

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