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This professionally accredited program will prepare you to practice at the highest level of clinical nursing. The program builds advanced clinical practice research and leadership skills to inform real-world practice. Offered part-time over two years, this course has been designed specifically for students working clinically and studying simultaneously. Course content will be delivered part time online with a requirement to attend their campus for residential block teaching. The program was designed by experienced nurse practitioners and academics in collaboration with industry partners to build confidence and skills in diagnostic reasoning, advanced health assessment, independent prescribing, research methods and leadership. As an endorsed NP, you will gain the authority to work autonomously to diagnose and treat people with a variety of acute and/or chronic health conditions, refer to hospitals and specialists, order diagnostic tests, provide outreach services in rural communities and provide mentorship and clinical expertise to other health professionals. You will collaborate with a variety of healthcare professionals including nurses, NPs, GPs, medical and surgical specialists, physiotherapists, dieticians, occupational therapists, social workers and psychologists. In addition, you will be equipped to critically identify the needs of existing healthcare structures, and nurture the development of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare system. Upon graduation, you will be eligible for endorsement by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia, authorising you to practice collaboratively and autonomously in providing life-changing health services and transforming the health of your community.
Nurse practitioner
There is no limit to where NPs can work, including:
• Hospitals (public or private)
• Community health settings (primary care, community clinic)
• Private practice
Here’s what the course structure could look like. It’s just an example (so don’t use it for enrolment). Interested in the details? You can find current course structure or select a single unit name below to find out what it’s about and how much it costs.
You’d be looking at about 25-30 hours per week (if you’re full time), but this includes on-campus classes and self-directed study (i.e. homework).
ILETS: a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
To be eligible for admission to the MN(NP) program at Federation University Australia, prospective students are required to provide evidence of personal details and organisational support in the form
of:
1. Current general registration as a RN in Australia (without conditions) a. Evidenced by a copy of Registration details
2. A minimum of 2 years full time equivalent (FTE) experience as a RN in a specified clinical field a. Evidenced by a CV providing detail of previous experience.
AND
3. A minimum of 2 years FTE experience in current advanced nursing practice in the clinical field a. Evidenced by a CV detailing employment history with mention of classification, employment fractions and activities of advanced nursing practice in the last 6 years b. A signed document from Executive
Director of Nursing or Equivalent manager supporting advanced nursing practice status. Prospective students should consider using resources such as The Australian Advanced Practice Nursing Self Appraisal Tool and the Advanced nursing practice – guidelines for the Australian context to assist with appraisal and reflection of advanced nursing practice activities within the domains of advanced clinical care provision, provision of education, involvement and inclusion of research activities and support of systems for best practice, and professional leadership qualities.
4. A relevant postgraduate clinical qualification at Australian Qualifications Framework Level 8 a. Evidenced by an academic transcript b. If > 10 yrs., evidence of maintaining currency of knowledge in supplied CV.
5. Currently working in an advanced clinical nursing role a. Evidenced by a CV – please specify your FTE for relevant positions b. Evidenced in employer support letter
6. Employer agreement
a. Agreement to support the required 300 hours of supernumerary integrated professional practice (IPP) clinical hours to support application of advanced practice (See document Employer Support Statement MN) b. Support for “advanced nursing practice” as outlined above. Prospective students
can review an explanation of what constitutes ‘supernumerary integrated professional practice (IPP) clinical hours” from the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council.
7. Clinical support team
a. Signed agreement from suitably qualified health care professionals (i.e. NP and/or medical practitioner in relevant specialty) agreeing to be a part of the team b. Mentor agreement/s (found in Mentor Handbook - this will be provided once an offer of enrolment is obtained). The Clinical support
team must have relevant clinical and professional experience and currently practicing in the applicant’s nominated specialty field who are able to provide supervision of clinical practice. The
Program Coordinator must approve the suitability of the members of the clinical support team prior to commencement of first units.
Documents:
Employer Support Statement MN
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: NP9
Fees are subject to change annually.
You will also need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
If you're eligible for FEE-HELP, you can defer payment of your tuition fees (up to HELP loan limit). If you’re also eligible for a SA-HELP loan, you can defer your SSAF payment too. You won’t have to start paying either loan back until your income reaches the compulsory repayment threshold.
There’s a range of scholarships and grants available. Find out what you can apply for.
Your previous studies might count towards this course (which means you could finish it sooner). Use our credit search to find out if that’s the case.
IT requirements
To do this course you’ll need a fast and reliable computer and access to high-speed internet. Expect to use about 5GB of data per month for every unit you’re doing. Find out more about the minimum IT requirements for studying with us.
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