Master of Nursing (with specialisations)

Program Overview

The Master of Nursing from Charles Sturt University is a part-time, online program designed for registered nurses seeking advanced practice. It offers specializations in aged care, clinical education, leadership, research, and rural nursing. The program enhances critical thinking, research skills, and collaboration, preparing graduates for leadership and advanced nursing roles in various healthcare settings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Nursing (with specializations) from Charles Sturt University is a postgraduate degree designed for registered nurses looking to upskill for advanced nursing practice. It provides a platform to build on existing knowledge and experience and specialize in an area of interest, such as aged care, clinical education, leadership and management, research for clinical practice, or rural and remote nursing.

Objectives:

• Enhance critical thinking, decision-making, and research-related skills for advanced nursing practice.
• Provide specialization in a chosen area of nursing to advance career opportunities.
• Foster collaboration with other health professionals to improve health outcomes.
• Promote quality health outcomes for individuals, families, communities, and healthcare systems through strong leadership and sound research.

Program Description:

• Duration: Part-time, 3 years
• Delivery: 100% online
• Specializations:
• Aged Care Nursing
• Clinical Education in Nursing
• Leadership and Management in Nursing
• Rural and Remote Nursing
• Research for Clinical Practice
• Core Subjects:
• Advanced Nursing Practice
• Value Based Healthcare and Critical Inquiry
• Critical Studies: Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
• Practice Improvement Proposal
• Compulsory Subjects:
• Practice Improvement Project (for all specializations except Research for Clinical Practice)
• Research Practice in Healthcare (for Research for Clinical Practice specialization)
• Restricted Electives: Students can choose one subject from a list of restricted electives to complement their specialization.

Assessment:

Assessment methods and criteria vary depending on the subject and specialization. They may include:

• Assignments
• Case studies
• Presentations
• Research projects
• Workplace learning
• Examinations

Teaching:

• Faculty: Experienced nursing academics and industry leaders
• Teaching Methods: Online lectures, tutorials, and intensive schools
• Support: Small virtual class numbers, one-to-one support, and access to subject coordinators

Careers:

Graduates can pursue diverse and challenging nursing roles, including:

• Leadership and advanced nursing practice positions (e.g., clinical nurse specialist, nurse educator, clinical nurse consultant, nurse manager)
• Roles in aged care, clinical education, leadership and management, research for clinical practice, or rural and remote nursing