Master of Nursing Science (Perioperative Nursing)

Program Overview

The Master of Nursing Science (Perioperative Nursing) is a two-year program designed for nurses seeking leadership or research roles in perioperative nursing. It provides a comprehensive grounding in research methods, critical analysis, and management skills. Graduates are prepared for careers in senior nursing clinical practice, management, or nursing research. The program features a research pathway with a focus on undertaking and exploring nursing research.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Nursing Science (Perioperative Nursing) is a two-year, full-time or part-time equivalent program designed for nurses who want to pursue leadership or research roles in perioperative nursing. The program provides a comprehensive grounding in research methods and critical analysis, building management and clinical enquiry skills. Graduates will be prepared for careers in senior nursing clinical practice or management, or can begin a career in nursing research.

Objective:

• To prepare nurses to undertake senior roles as Registered Nurses in the area of specialisation.
• To prepare graduates for careers in senior nursing clinical practice or management, or to begin a career in nursing research.

Outline:

Stage 1:

• NURSING 7100 - Knowledge Translation
• NURSING 7145 - Introduction to Perioperative Nursing
• NURSING 7152 - Specialised Perioperative Nursing Practice

Stage 2:

Research Pathway:

• NURSING 7021A - Research Part I
• NURSING 7021B - Research Part II
• NURSING 7030 - Undertaking nursing research Exploring Issues in clinical practice
• NURSING 7021C - Research Part III
• NURSING 7021D - Research Part IV
• Choose 1 or 2 electives with a total value of 6 units from the stage 2 elective courses

Assessment:

Assessment methods may include essays, case studies, discussion board participation, presentations, poster presentations, critiques, portfolios, and exams.

Teaching:

Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, workshops, simulations, and skills laboratories. The program is taught by a team of experienced nurses and researchers.

Careers:

Potential career paths for graduates of the program include:

• Specialist Registered Nurse
• Clinical Nurse Specialist