Flinders University
2 years
The Master of Nurse Practitioner is a 2-year online postgraduate program for registered nurses with advanced practice experience seeking formal endorsement as Nurse Practitioners. It combines online learning with supervised clinical placements to develop the extended knowledge, skills, and research capabilities needed for advanced nursing practice across diverse healthcare settings.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent qualification and a postgraduate qualification in a specialist nursing field relevant to their advanced practice. Current registration as a nurse in Australia is required, along with a minimum of four years full-time equivalent experience as a registered nurse, including two years in a specialist clinical field and two years at an advanced practice level within the last six years in the same clinical field. Applicants must provide a completed Supernumerary Integrated Professional Practice (SIPP) form demonstrating employer approval for 300 hours of supernumerary professional practice and evidence of suitable clinical supervisor availability. Selection is based on academic merit.
The Master of Nurse Practitioner comprises 54 units covering core nursing and advanced practice topics. Students study Principles of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, progressing to Pharmacology for Advanced Professional Practice to develop medication management expertise. The course includes Integrated Professional Practice and Transition to Nurse Practitioner modules to prepare for the endorsement role. Research components include Introduction to Research, Epidemiology and Population Studies for Health Care Practice, and Advancing Research Knowledge to Inform Healthcare Practice, enabling graduates to apply evidence-based approaches to healthcare improvement and clinical decision-making.
Flinders University is an accredited provider recognized by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) for nursing education. The university offers flexible online delivery combined with practical placements, allowing working nurses to balance professional responsibilities with study. As an Australian College of Nursing gold affiliate, Flinders maintains high standards in nursing education and provides pathways to formal Nurse Practitioner endorsement through AHPRA. The program is designed by experienced nursing educators and incorporates current healthcare practice standards and regulatory requirements.
Graduates of the Master of Nurse Practitioner are eligible for endorsement as Nurse Practitioners and can pursue diverse careers across healthcare settings. Potential career paths include clinical nurse specialist, endorsed nurse practitioner, health promotion nurse, community health nurse, nurse researcher, rehabilitation consultant, and nurse-led clinic roles in primary care or community settings. Graduates may work in schools, scientific research, home health services, rehabilitation, extended care, drug and alcohol services, family and child health, and public environmental health. The HELP for Rural Doctors and Nurse Practitioners initiative may also provide financial support for eligible graduates working in rural, remote, or very remote areas.
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