CQUniversity Australia
1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time
This Master of Nursing program is ideal for graduates with a non-nursing bachelor's degree seeking to become a Registered Nurse. Completed in 18 months full-time, it combines online learning with residential schools and 800 hours of clinical placements, preparing you for diverse nursing careers in hospitals, community health, mental health, and aged care.
You must hold a three-year Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field, completed less than 10 years ago. English language proficiency is required to meet NMBA standards and safely participate in clinical placements. You will need to complete mandatory health and security checks before attending professional experience placements, including health screening, criminal history disclosure, and psychological/physical impairment declarations. A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required for application.
The course comprises 13 units (96 credits) covering: Nursing Foundations with residential school training; First Nations History and Health; Evidence to Underpin Nursing Practice; Mental Healthcare in Nursing; Nursing Practice in Contexts (1 and 2); Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nurses; Work Integrated Learning; and three Practice Experience placements (240, 280, and 280 hours respectively). You will study clinical nursing knowledge, evidence-based practice, pharmacology, mental health nursing, and professional practice. Four compulsory 4-day residential schools (128 hours total) enable consolidation of clinical skills before work-integrated learning placements in various healthcare settings.
CQUniversity is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC), ensuring your qualification meets national standards for nursing registration. The university offers flexible online learning combined with practical clinical experience, local campus support across Queensland (Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville), and real-world learning facilities. CQU provides comprehensive student support, credit transfer opportunities, and pathways for alternative entry, making quality nursing education accessible to diverse learners.
Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) General with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Career opportunities span diverse healthcare environments including acute hospital services, community health, mental health services, residential and aged care, Indigenous health, and rural and remote health settings. In your final year, you can apply for new graduate nursing positions in hospitals and health services to consolidate your knowledge and skills, with potential for specialization and career advancement in various nursing disciplines.
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