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Master of Nursing
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About the Course
The Master of Nursing offered by Victoria University Online is a comprehensive program tailored for registered nurses seeking to enhance their expertise and leadership capabilities in the healthcare sector. This 100% online course allows students to specialise in areas such as Chronic Disease and Ageing, Nursing Leadership, or Nursing Informatics Leadership, equipping them with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare. With a flexible study model, students can complete the program in as little as two years, dedicating approximately 20 hours per week to their studies while balancing personal and professional commitments.
Throughout the course, participants will engage in a variety of learning experiences that focus on clinical leadership, research, and advanced practice roles. The curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and innovation, enabling nurses to lead improvements in patient care and health outcomes. Students will benefit from a supportive online learning environment, with access to experienced academics and a dedicated Student Success Advisor, ensuring they receive the guidance needed to thrive in their studies. Enquire to learn more about how this program can elevate a nursing career and contribute to the transformation of healthcare delivery in Australia.
To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Completed an AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Nursing, or equivalent qualification; AND
- Current Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); AND
- Applicants without an AQF 7 Bachelor Degree of Nursing or equivalent qualification but hold a current Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) will be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Nursing.
In this Master of Nursing course, the subjects students may study include:
Core Units
- HN06001 – Promoting Cultural Competence and Community Health
- HNO6002 – Care Coordination in Practice
- HNO6003 – Leading Improvement and Innovation
- HNO6004 – Evidence and Research for Practice
- HNO6005 – Complex Care Coordination
- HNO6006 – Nursing Informatics
- HNO6007 – Professional Development in Practice
- HNO6008 – Mental Health Nursing
Chronic Disease and Aging
- HNO7002 – Innovation in Aged Care Practice
- HNO7003 – Ageing and Chronic Disease
- HNO7004 – Health and Wellbeing for the Older Person
- HNO7901 – Research Project: Chronic Disease and Ageing
Nursing Leadership
- HNO7005 – Nursing Management
- HNO7006 – Nursing Leadership and Management
- HNO7007 – Financial Management for Nurses
- HNO7901 – Research Project: Nursing Leadership
Nursing Informatics Leadership
- HNO6003 – Leading Improvement and Innovation *
- HNO6006 – Nursing Informatics *
- HNO7006 – Nursing Leadership and Management
- HN06017 – Nursing Informatics Leadership
* This unit is covered as a core unit in the Master of Nursing.
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