Master of Nursing Practice

at Curtin University

What you'll learn
 

• Apply nursing knowledge within a framework of registered nursing practice with a commitment to evidence based practice and demonstrate a high level of clinical proficiency to ensure optimum outcomes for individuals, families and communities
• Apply critical thinking and reflection to problem solving and clinical decision making for health improvement
• Critically analyse scientific literature and health standards in order to reflect on and synthesise complex information and integrate this into patient care while ensuring the ethical management of information
• Communicate effectively and establish collegial relationships with intra and interprofessional teams
• Use technology proficiently and appropriately to support informed decision makings on therapeutic interventions and clinical practice; proactively seek new information and technologies
• Recognise the values intrinsic to registered nurse practice and demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning through critical reflection and the ability to enhance the professional development of self and others
• Recognise, evaluate and apply appropriate international and national standards of practice within a local nursing and healthcare context
• Recognise the significance of cultural diversity in patient care and articulate and demonstrate respect for individuals’ rights to determine their own journey through healthcare through advocacy and culturally safe practice

Demonstrate a sound understanding of current nursing and health legislation which is relevant to the registered nurse role and work in an autonomous and accountable practice framework as a member of intra and interprofessional teams and demonstrate leadership skills in an ethical, moral and professional manner, as expected by the wider community in the interests of public safety

• Manual Handling and Basic Life Support Certificate is required prior to commencement of the course and then updated on a yearly basis.
• Department of Health Criminal Record Screening 
• National Police Screen 
• Working with Children Check 

You will need to keep these requirements current during your course. You are responsible for the cost of these.

You must also be available to undertake clinical practice during and/or outside semester in health care facilities.

International student indicative fees
 

• Total indicative course fee-$66,400*
• Indicative year 1 fee-$33,200*

Upon graduation, you can work as a registered nurse in a variety of health settings such as public and private hospitals, community centres, nursing homes, home-based services and international organisations. Opportunities also exist in clinical education, research and management areas.