CQUniversity Australia
3 years part-time
A 3-year part-time online Master's degree for Registered Nurses to advance clinical decision-making, develop leadership capabilities, and specialize in generalist, gerontology, or medical surgical nursing practice.
Applicants must be Registered Nurses currently practicing in clinical areas where clinical skills are employed. English language proficiency requirements apply for international students. Prior nursing experience and current clinical practice are essential as the course integrates theoretical learning with clinical application. Applicants should have access to a clinical practice environment to meet course learning outcomes.
Core units (6 units) cover: Patient Deterioration in the Clinical Setting, Nursing and Clinical Governance, Clinical Learning and Teaching, Leadership in Healthcare, Evidence-Based Practice Nursing, and Designing Research in Nursing. Students select one major (6 units) from: Generalist Major (for nurses not in identified specialties), Gerontology Major (aged care focus), or Medical Surgical Major (acute care focus). Each major includes specialty practice development, advanced practice units, and nursing projects. The third year emphasizes research knowledge, skills development, and completion of a quality improvement project in the student's specialty area.
CQUniversity Australia is a regional university with extensive experience in nursing education and postgraduate clinical training. The institution offers flexible online delivery enabling working nurses to study while maintaining clinical practice. CQUniversity provides Commonwealth Supported Places with significant fee savings, student support services, and recognition of prior learning to reduce study load. The program is designed by experienced nursing academics and aligns with contemporary healthcare delivery standards.
Graduates are well-positioned for advancement into nurse leadership roles including Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Consultant, and Nurse Unit Manager positions. The qualification provides competitive advantage for promotion within healthcare organizations and may lead to increased financial remuneration. The research component prepares graduates for applied clinical research roles and research leadership. Graduates develop expertise to influence healthcare policy, improve patient outcomes, and lead quality improvement initiatives across healthcare settings.
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