Master of Nursing

Program Overview

The Master of Nursing program at Western Sydney University equips Registered Nurses with advanced practice skills in clinical leadership, clinical teaching, or tuberculosis management. Through coursework, clinical rotations, and research projects, graduates develop critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and specialized knowledge to excel in their chosen field. The program prepares nurses for leadership roles, teaching positions, or advanced practice in tuberculosis management, opening up a wide range of career opportunities in healthcare and related industries.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Nursing program at Western Sydney University provides Registered Nurses with the necessary skills for advanced practice to meet their professional goals in a clinical or research setting. The focus is on studying cultural and social diversity in health care to improve clinical leadership and effectiveness as a nurse practitioner within the clinical field. This degree is a coursework program which offers students various majors to prepare them for career progression: clinical leadership, clinical teaching, and tuberculosis management. The structure of the program allows students to apply advanced nursing concepts to real-world scenarios through a specific project or research component that aligns with their individual career goals. Graduates who complete the master's program in nursing will be equipped with critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and advanced knowledge.

Outline:

The program includes a core curriculum that covers fundamental concepts. Students choose one of these three majors, which offer specialized knowledge.

• Clinical Leadership: This major develops nurses who are experts in nursing leadership, providing the skills and knowledge to take on leadership roles, such as clinical nurse majors or clinical nurse consultants.
It focuses on contemporary clinical leadership and its role in facilitating nursing excellence in clinical practice environments. Students develop expertise in leading and managing nursing teams, improving patient care outcomes, and shaping healthcare policy. This major prepares nurses to assume leadership positions in diverse healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, community health organizations, and research institutions. The major includes coursework, clinical rotations, and research projects that provide nurses with a comprehensive understanding of leadership theories, best practices, and evidence-based decision-making in healthcare.
• Clinical Teaching: The clinical teaching major is designed for nurses interested in pursuing careers focused on teaching in clinical settings to enhance their existing teaching or gain new skills and knowledge.
It provides advanced training and expertise, preparing nurses for roles including clinical nurse educators, nurse educators, clinical nurse specialists, and undergraduate placement facilitators. The major emphasizes evidence-based teaching practices, curriculum development, assessment techniques, educational leadership, mentorship, and facilitating clinical learning environments. It includes coursework, practical teaching experiences, and research or scholarly projects designed to develop nurses' teaching competence and ability to contribute to nursing education and professional development

Tuberculosis Management

This major is designed to equip Registered Nurses with specialized theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills for advanced practice roles in the clinical management of tuberculosis among populations. Graduates are prepared to provide comprehensive care across diverse clinical settings including primary health care centers, hospitals, correctional facilities, and non-profit organizations and to work closely with individuals, families, and communities affected by Tuberculosis. Graduates will gain expertise managing complex TB cases involving drug-resistant strains, latent TB Infection (LTBI), and extra-pulmonary Tuberculosis. This major focuses on evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, public health principles, health promotion, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Careers:

The Master of Nursing degree opens a broad range of career opportunities for graduates with expertise in their chosen specialization of clinical teaching, clinical leadership ,or tuberculosis management. They can work in various sectors and industries. Potential career paths include:

• Community health care
• Mental health care services
• Disability services
• Rehabilitation services.
• Aged care services.
• Research
• Education

Indicative annual fee Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) AUD $34,488