Adelaide University
3 years
This Master's degree transforms experienced Registered Nurses into Nurse Practitioners with advanced diagnostic and prescribing authority. Delivered flexibly over three years part-time with integrated clinical practice, it's ideal for nurses wanting to expand their scope of practice while continuing to work.
Applicants must hold a completed postgraduate qualification (AQF level 8 or higher) in a clinical field from a recognised higher education institution. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) is mandatory. A minimum of 2000 hours or 2 years full-time equivalent advanced practice experience in a specialty area, plus 2 years full-time equivalent experience as a Registered Nurse, is required. Applicants must be currently employed as a Registered Nurse with clinical support from their workplace to complete the study and 300 hours of work-integrated learning. All students must confirm they meet Fitness to Practice in Clinical Placements requirements upon entry.
The program comprises 72 units across core courses and work-integrated learning. Core courses include: Becoming a Nurse Practitioner (6 units), Clinical Inquiry (6 units), Research for Advancing Nursing, Midwifery and Health Care (12 units), Advanced Health Assessment, Diagnostics and Investigations (12 units), Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice (12 units), and Epidemiology for Advanced Practice (6 units). Work-integrated learning includes two Nurse Practitioner Internship courses (6 and 12 units) where students are mentored in the workplace to develop advanced clinical competencies. Students learn to conduct advanced health assessments, order and interpret investigations, diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and formulate treatment plans.
Adelaide University's Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). The program is delivered by experienced, industry-endorsed Nurse Practitioners and award-winning academics. The university provides comprehensive online learning resources, flexible study options enabling students to work while studying, and strong clinical support through mentorship and workplace integration. Adelaide University's commitment to contemporary, accessible, and future-focused education ensures graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles in Australia's expanding healthcare system.
Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible to seek endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner in their aligned scope of practice with the NMBA. This qualification opens diverse career pathways across Australia's healthcare system. Nurse Practitioners can develop and manage holistic treatment plans addressing physical and mental health needs, perform advanced health assessments, order and interpret investigations, diagnose conditions, prescribe and de-prescribe medications, and refer patients to other health professionals. With strong industry demand and job security, Nurse Practitioners work in hospitals, primary care clinics, specialist practices, and community health settings, making a significant impact on healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
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