Handbook : Course informationEdith Cowan University

Course Information

Master of Nurse Education

Effective from 01-JAN-2019 : Code I33

This program will prepare nurses to undertake senior roles in nurse education, training, continuing education, and/or staff development in the healthcare sector. The course focuses on developing and enhancing sound teaching and learning knowledge, skills, and practices which allow the graduate to impact on the next generation of nurses.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Learning Within Existing Workplace Requirement

Students are required to complete clinical teaching hours as part of this course.

Implications of failing

Students are required to pass the practicum unit of the course.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply cognitive, and creative analytical skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex concepts and theories in authentic practice settings and contexts.
2. Apply communication and collaboration skills to design innovative contributions to nurse education practice.
3. Reflect critically on a complex body of contemporary nurse education knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of nurse education practice.
4. Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and disseminate a substantial project.

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Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

• Bachelor degree; or
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to provide proof of current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, or with the relevant Nursing/Midwifery Board in their country, and be employed within a healthcare setting in order to undertake the assessment components of the course, and provide a copy of their resume. It is desirable that all applicants have at least two years of clinical experience.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 1.5 Years
• Part Time: 3 Years

Course Delivery

• Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Mrs Christine MACKEY

Course Structure