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Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

A postgraduate program

Fast facts

Course type: 

Postgraduate (coursework)

Availability (full-time or part-time): 

Full-time
Part-time 

Location: 

On campus
External

Courses 

Course name
Units  Duration (full-time equivalent) GradStart code CRICOS code 
Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)  54 units1.5 years2GM048
External - available for international offshore students only.

Overview

This course aims to meet the needs of extended practice nurses/midwives from a range of health care settings and to develop skills and knowledge required to undertake the full extent of the nurse practitioner role. It combines a strong focus on clinical skill development with advanced theory-to-practice topics specifically designed to meet the demands of the professional, regulatory and political contexts in which graduates will practice.

The course is suitable for candidates working in advanced practice nursing roles in a wide range of health care settings, including acute care, aged care, mental health, and community practice.

What will I study?

Refer to the program of study:

Entry requirements

Domestic students

International students

Applicants must:
  1. hold a nursing or midwifery degree or equivalent degree qualification, and
  2. be a registered nurse or midwife, and
  3. hold a current practising certificate
  4. have a minimum of 3 years post-registration experience preferably in a specialty area, and
  5. be recognised as an advanced practice nurse/midwife in a specified area of practice, and demonstrated excellence within that role, and
  6. demonstrate a commitment to, and the capacity to contribute to innovation and leadership within their scope of practice, and
  7. provide a completed and signed 'Clinical Support' form as evidence that their employer is willing to facilitate the extended clinical practice components of the course within their workplace and/or an affiliated health agency will facilitate the clinical practice in a supernumery capacity
However, the Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
Applicants must:
  1. hold a nursing or midwifery degree or equivalent degree qualification, and
  2. be a registered nurse or midwife, and
  3. hold a current practising certificate
  4. have a minimum of 3 years post-registration experience preferably in a specialty area, and
  5. be recognised as an advanced practice nurse/midwife in a specified area of practice, and demonstrated excellence within that role, and
  6. demonstrate a commitment to, and the capacity to contribute to innovation and leadership within their scope of practice, and
  7. provide a completed and signed 'Clinical Support' form as evidence that their employer is willing to facilitate the extended clinical practice components of the course within their workplace and/or an affiliated health agency will facilitate the clinical practice in a supernumery capacity

However, the Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

This course is only available via distance education. International students cannot undertake this course in Australia on a student visa.

English language requirements: If English is not your 1st language you must meet English language requirements.

 Additional Requirements:  Statement of Clinical Support (PDF 628KB)  Additional Requirements:  Statement of Clinical Support (PDF 628KB)

Applications

Domestic students 

International students 

Mid-year entry: Yes  Mid-year entry: Yes 
Apply through: 

SATAC - GradStart

Apply through:  International Office  
Application closing dates: Semester 1, 2009: 20 February 2009 Application closing dates: Semester 1, 2009: 30 November 2008
Semester 2, 2009: 31 May 2009

Annual fees

Course 

Place type 

Domestic students 

International students 

Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)   Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount $4,158
N/A
Full fee paying N/A$18,800 

Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?

Contact 

Ms Clare Harvey
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Tel: (08) 8201 3441 or 8201 3387.
Email: clare.harvey@flinders.edu.au

OR

Faculty of Health Sciences
Tel: (08) 8201 2986 Fax: (08) 8201 3905
Email: health.sciences@flinders.edu.au

General domestic students information

Web: Prospective students

Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au

General international students information

Web: International students

Enquiries: Ask Flinders