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Course Information

Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)

Effective from 01-JAN-2019 : Code J46

This coursework Masters is a graduate entry to practice program with a strong focus on clinical practice and research. The program will provide experiential and authentic learning opportunities scaffolded by theoretical components to ensure graduates are industry ready upon entry to practice.

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.

Clinical or professional work placement Requirement

Students will undertake a number of practicum units as a component of the program and undertake a total of 800 hours as per Professional Accreditation requirements. These are delivered in association with a range of clinical partners as full time clinical placements. Students are not permitted to undertake clinical placements on a part time basis therefore all students are required to attend their allocated placement for 40 hours per week.

Duty of care

To be eligible to undertake clinical practice and fulfil their duty of care, students are required to complete risk management protocols on commencement of the course and carry out amendments in subsequent semesters, as appropriate. Risk management protocols include, but are not restricted to: Certificate of National Police Clearance NB International students on limited visas are required to provide a certificate of International Police Clearance Department of Health (WA) Criminal Screening Current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) initial certification required plus annual renewal of certification, courses available via ECU provider Current Manual Handling Certification initial certification required plus annual renewal of certification, courses available via ECU provider Evidence of immunisation status as per the Department of Health schedule, more info at www.health.wa.gov.au/circularsnew/circular.cfm?Circ_ID=12275 MRSA clearance if worked in, or been admitted to, a health facility outside of Western Australia in the 12 months prior to enrolment; Working with Children Check, more information at www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au In accordance with Edith Cowan University, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Fitness to Practice Policy, all students are required to confirm their ability to meet the Inherent Requirements for Nursing & Midwifery prior to undertaking clinical placement. These statements identify the essential abilities, knowledge and skills needed to achieve the core learning outcomes of the nursing and midwifery courses that lead to professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (APHRA), and can be found within the online Course Handbook, Future Students website and associated publications. There are eight domains of Inherent Requirements including: " Ethical behaviour " Behavioural and emotional stability " Legal " Communication " Cognition " Sensory ability " Strength and mobility " Sustainable performance Prospective students will be required to confirm that they have read and understood these as part of the enrolment process. All enrolled students will be asked to confirm their ongoing ability to meet the inherent requirements prior to commencement of clinical placements.

Attendance requirements

Students are required to undertake a minimum 800 hours of full time clinical placements. In the practicum units students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of the workshops held within the demonstration wards. Practicum placement dates are outside of standard semester timetable to ensure that sufficient and appropriate placements can be procured for the course.

Implications of failing

The practicum units are a fundamental course requirement and each unit may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by the Board of Examiners. Failure to pass these units may result in exclusion from the course.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply and model communication and collaboration skills to analyse and design innovative contributions to professional practice.
2. Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex ideas, concepts and theories in authentic nurse practitioner situations.
3. Reflect critically on a complex body of specialist nursing knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of nursing practice.
4. Use high level self-management skills to initiate, plan and execute a substantial research-based project.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC).

Registration

Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is required to practice in the profession.

Graduates will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as Registered Nurses.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

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

English Language requirement (Band 5)

International students (other than those students schooled in a recognised country as defined by APHRA at http://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx) are required to provide any English language test approved by AHPRA with a score equivalent to an IELTS Academic overall minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0). Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement or we may require additional information to confirm that requirements have been satisfied.

Minimum English standard requirements for this course may also be satisfied with one of the following:

• Bachelor degree from an approved country;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have a bachelor's degree or master's degree in any field with a course weighted average mark of at least 60%, or equivalent as recognised by the University. Applicants are also required to have a tertiary level unit in human biology (students who do not meet this requirement will be required to undertake a Health Science Preparation program at ECU). Prospective applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a personal statement as part of their application. Meeting the above requirements does not guarantee selection and in ranking applications prior academic performance and work experience may be considered.

Reporting Obligations

ECU has an obligation to report details of all students enrolled in this course to Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). In fulfillment of the University's reporting obligation to the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), names of students undertaking this course will be provided to AHPRA and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for the purposes of student registration, for further information please see the AHPRA web site http://www.ahpra.gov.au/

Course Duration

• Full Time: 2 Years
• Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Non standard timetable requirements

Practicum placement dates are outside of standard semester timetable to ensure that sufficient and appropriate placements can be procured for the course.

Course Coordinator

Dr Kim OLIVER

Course Structure

# Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a School has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by Board of Examiners.