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NP9 - Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>Students who fail in 50 % or more of the units in which they are enrolled in any semester or who have not passed a unit after two attempts or fails a practicum will be regarded as having unsatisfactory progress. They will be contacted via email and advised to contact their Course Coordinator to seek advice on how to address the issues that contributed to the result. </p>
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<p>Following unsatisfactory progress in two consecutive semesters or failing a unit for the third time, students will be asked to show cause why they should not be suspended from the course. Unless a satisfactory response is received by the relevant Academic Progress Committee the student may be suspended from the course for a period of up to two years.</p>
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<p>Students who receive an MF grade in their final Semester may apply to the Course Coordinator within 7 days of the publication of results for supplementary assessment if that unit is the only outstanding unit required to complete the degree and the student has not been found guilty of any form of academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, contract cheating, collusion) in that Semester. The highest grade attainable will be a Pass grade.</p>
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<p>Students must meet the ANMAC stipulated entry requirements. All applicants must hold current AHPRA registration as a registered nurse. Work experience must be current (within 6 years) advanced nursing practice in the same clinical field as postgraduate studies.</p>
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Overview
Key information
Entry requirements
Course rules
Course structure
Course learning outcomes
Placement
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Overview
Course overview
<p>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.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Study load:
Part time
Credit points:
180
AQF level:
9 - Masters Degree
Duration (in full time equivalent):
1.5 years
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p>
Professional accreditation:
<span class="para-no-gaps"><p><p><a href="https://anmac.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)</a> </p>(Full) </p></span>
Course coordinator:
<p>Erin Tanti</p>
Entry requirements
Domestic students
Applicants with higher education study
Academic requirements
<ul><li>Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree at AQF level 7 in a cognate discipline in Nursing and</li><li>Successful completion of a graduate certificate at AQF level 8 in a cognate discipline in Nursing and relevant work experience of at least 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent</li></ul><ul><li>Students must meet the ANMAC stipulated entry requirements. All applicants must hold current AHPRA registration as a registered nurse. Work experience must be current (within 6 years) advanced nursing practice in the same clinical field as postgraduate studies.</li></ul>
Additional requirements
Supplementary admission requirements
<p>Applicants are requested to provide supplementary information to support their application as listed below.</p><br /><p class="bold-heading3">Resume - Current, relevant work experience (including length of time)</p> <p>A brief account of your education, qualifications and previous occupations relevant to the course being applied for.</p> <ul><li><p>A copy of your current CV</p></li></ul><br /><p class="bold-heading3">Confirmation of placement or employment</p> <p>A letter from a relevant organisation confirming your placement or employment with that organisation.</p> <ul><li><p>A letter from your employer indicating support for your SIPP hours and support to extend clinical practice</p><p><a href="https://www.federation.edu.au/apply/how-to-apply/postgraduate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.federation.edu.au/apply/how-to-apply/postgraduate/</a> </p></li></ul><br /><p class="bold-heading3">Proof of AHPRA registration</p> <p>Provision of a certificate or registration number proving your registration with AHPRA - the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.</p> <ul><li><p>Ahpra registration needs to be as a registered nurse </p></li></ul>
Requirements
<p>Students are required to complete these requirements as part of the enrolment or graduation requisites.</p>
Essential requirements prior to enrolment
<p class="bold-heading3">Working with Children Check</p> You’ll need to hold a valid Working with Children Check before starting professional placements in this course.
Course rules
Course rules show the number and type of credit points needed to finish your course. They help you understand what you need to complete to graduate. You’re responsible for following the course rules and completing the right units. You’ll find a recommended sequence of units that meets these course rules in the course structure.
Course rules
Complete 180 credit points comprising:
180
credit points from
Core Units
Core Units
Complete exactly 180 credit points from the following:
Code
Title
Credit points
HEALT6001
Research Methods for Health
30
HEALT7004
Leadership Development in Health Contexts
30
HEANP6001
Advanced Practice in Healthcare
15
HEANP6002
Pharmacology for Advanced Practice
15
HEANP6003
Comprehensive Health Assessment and Application of Diagnostic Principles
30
HEANP7002
Quality Use of Medicines
15
HEANP7003
Complex Health Assessment and Application of Diagnostic Principles
30
HEANP7005
Comprehensive and Safe Patient Care
15
Academic progress regulations
Commendation
<p>Students that achieve a grade of High Distinction (HD) in at least three quarters of the units they study in a teaching period and receive nothing less than a Distinction (D) in remaining units in that teaching period will receive a letter of commendation.</p>
Counselling
<p>Students that fail a unit will be contacted via email with advice on required actions and referral to various Federation support services.</p>
Unsatisfactory
<p>Students who fail in 50 % or more of the units in which they are enrolled in any semester or who have not passed a unit after two attempts or fails a practicum will be regarded as having unsatisfactory progress. They will be contacted via email and advised to contact their Course Coordinator to seek advice on how to address the issues that contributed to the result. </p> <p></p>
Exclusion / suspension
<p>Following unsatisfactory progress in two consecutive semesters or failing a unit for the third time, students will be asked to show cause why they should not be suspended from the course. Unless a satisfactory response is received by the relevant Academic Progress Committee the student may be suspended from the course for a period of up to two years.</p>
Final unit supplementary assessment
<p>Students who receive an MF grade in their final Semester may apply to the Course Coordinator within 7 days of the publication of results for supplementary assessment if that unit is the only outstanding unit required to complete the degree and the student has not been found guilty of any form of academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, contract cheating, collusion) in that Semester. The highest grade attainable will be a Pass grade.</p>
Course structure
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.federation.edu.au/students/student-essentials/how-to-enrol/what-to-enrol-in/">Course structures</a> set out the recommended sequence of units for enrolment. It's your responsibility to comply with the course rules and confirm unit availability (which you'll find under 'Offering' in the 'Key information' section of each unit outline).</p> <p>Select the semester you started your course in (not the semester you're enrolling for).</p>
Part time Structure
Year 1
Semester 1
HEANP6001
Advanced Practice in Healthcare
Core Units
15
HEANP6003
Comprehensive Health Assessment and Application of Diagnostic Principles
Core Units
30
Semester 2
HEALT6001
Research Methods for Health
Core Units
30
HEANP6002
Pharmacology for Advanced Practice
Core Units
15
Year 2
Semester 1
HEANP7002
Quality Use of Medicines
Core Units
15
HEANP7003
Complex Health Assessment and Application of Diagnostic Principles
Core Units
30
Semester 2
HEALT7004
Leadership Development in Health Contexts
Core Units
30
HEANP7005
Comprehensive and Safe Patient Care
Core Units
15
Course learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
Course learning outcomes
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Outcome
<p>1</p>
<p>Demonstrates complex and critical thinking to conduct comprehensive, relevant, and holistic health assessments </p><p><br></p>
<p>2</p>
<p>Demonstrates application of theoretical and practical knowledge to consider diagnostic investigations useful to inform diagnoses</p>
<p>3</p>
<p>Critically and ethically translates evidence-based knowledge into health care </p>
<p>4</p>
<p>Educates and supports others to enable active participation in planning individualised care</p>
<p>5</p>
<p>Safely prescribes indicated pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions </p>
<p>6</p>
<p>Practices in accordance with relevant legislation and professional nurse practitioner regulation</p>
<p>7</p>
<p>Engages in reflective practice and evaluates outcomes of practice </p>
<p>8</p>
<p>Advocates for and/or leads systems that support safe care</p>
Placement
Placement information
<p>This course requires students to complete 300 hours as part of the placement requirements.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Study load:
Part time
Credit points:
180
AQF level:
9 - Masters Degree
Duration (in full time equivalent):
1.5 years
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p>
Professional accreditation:
<span class="para-no-gaps"><p><p><a href="https://anmac.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)</a> </p>(Full) </p></span>
Course coordinator:
<p>Erin Tanti</p>
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Internal reference: NP9 - C2.3/MK2.1/O3.6/R1.2