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Master of Nursing Practice (Graduate Entry)

Approved Abbreviation: MNursPrac

Western Sydney University Course Code: 4785.1

AQF Level: 9

CRICOS Code: 105752J

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in the course is 2022 or later. This course is subject to ANMAC accrditation and NMBA approval.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

The focus of this course is to prepare graduates with specialised knowledge and skills for professional practice, research, further learning and eligibility to apply for registration throughout Australia as a registered nurse (Division 1). Using a primary health care framework, students study the application of physical and behavioural sciences to nursing; inquiry and evidence-based practice principles and utilisation within nursing; nursing care of individuals, families and groups from diverse backgrounds across the lifespan. The acquisition of nursing knowledge and skills occurs initially in campus-based simulated clinical practice settings and consolidation occurs as students undertake clinical placements in a variety of health care settings.

The Master of Nursing Practice (Graduate Entry) is offered as a two-year course commencing with an intensive, full-time unit of study in the Summer Session that supports student transition into two years of full-time study. Students will not be eligible for recognition of prior learning (RPL).

Prospective students should be aware that full disclosure of any issues of impairment or misconduct is a declaration requirement when applying for registration as a registered nurse. An English language skills registration standard is also applicable to all students applying for registration:

http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au

Registration

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has a register of students enrolled in the Master of Nursing Practice (Graduate Entry) for the duration of their study. Western Sydney University as the education provider will provide your details directly to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) for registration.

Registration as a nurse

On successful completion of an accredited course, you will be eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) General with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Prospective students should be aware that full disclosure of any issues of impairment or misconduct is a declaration requirement when applying for registration as a registered nurse. To be accepted for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, you are required to disclose: any criminal history, physical and/or psychological impairments and meet specific English language standards. For further clarification of these requirements contact the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Professional Standards and Conduct

Please ensure that you are familiar with the policies available on the Western Sydney University website. In addition, nurses and midwives must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), and meet the NMBA's professional standards in order to practice in Australia.

Registration standards define the requirements that applicants, registrants or students need to meet to be registered.

To ensure patient safety, nurses and midwives are deemed mandatory reporters and under National Law are subject to making notification about notifiable conduct.

It is important to be aware that complaints or concerns can be raised about the health, conduct or performance of a registered health practitioner or student at any time.

Study Mode
Two years full-time on campus.

Accreditation
Subject to ANMAC accreditation, students will be eligible for registration as a Nurse (Division 1) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia on successful completion of the course.

Inherent requirements

There are inherent requirements for this course that must be met in order to complete the course and graduate. These can be viewed via the following link:

Inherent requirements

Admission

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or higher within the last 10 years.

All applicants will be required to meet English Language Proficiency requirements. Local applicants applying directly to the University can find further information on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

Candidature for admission to the Master of Nursing Practice (Graduate Entry) are detailed below:

English Language Proficiency Requirements

All applicants for the Master of Nursing Practice (Graduate Entry) are required to provide evidence of demonstrating English language competency in one of the following ways:

English is your primary language and you have attended and satisfactorily completed at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country, including at least two years between years 7 and 12. Recognised country means one of the following countries: Australia; Canada; New Zealand; Republic of Ireland; South Africa; United Kingdom; United States of America.

You currently hold registration as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2), Registered Nurse (Division 1) or Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

English Proficiency Assessment

If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the scores as below. English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study.

1. IELTS (academic module). We only accept test results from one test sitting: or a maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period only if:

you achieve a minimum overall score of 7 in each sitting, and

you achieve a minimum score of 7 in each component across the two sittings, and

no score in any component of the test is below 6.5

2. OET. We will only accept test results from one test sitting: or a maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period only if:

you are tested in all four components in each sitting, and

you achieve a minimum score of 8 in each component across the two sittings, and

no score in any component of the test is below C.

3. PTE Academic. We will only accept test results from one test sitting: or a maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period only if:

a minimum overall score of 65 is achieved in each sitting, and

you achieve a minimum score of 65 in each of the communicative skills across the two sittings, and

no score in any of the communicative skills is below 58.

4. TOEFL iBt. We will only accept test results from one test sitting: or a maximum of two test sittings in a six-month period only if:

a minimum total score of 94 is achieved in each sitting, and you

achieve a minimum score of 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speaking across the two sittings, and

no score in any of the sections is below:

20 for listening; 19 for reading; 24 for writing and 20 for speaking

NOTE: Students who were not born in any of the above recognised countries need to be aware of the English language requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia that need to be demonstrated prior to registration. Please contact the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for information on this requirement -

http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/

Internnational Students

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International Office

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

Special Requirements

To enrol in the Master of Nursing Practice (Graduate Entry), students must meet Western Sydney University course requirements. To attend a health-related placement in this course, Special Legislative Requirements will be assessed from the first year of study.

1. National Criminal History Check: Students must have a current (expiring 3 years from date of issue) check valid for their entire course. A valid National Criminal history check must be an Australia wide check, include the student's full name matching their Student ID card and date of birth and not have any offences listed. If a student has a criminal history identified on their check, they must provide a Clinical Placement Authority Card (CPAC) or conditional letter from the NSW Health Share Employment Screening and Review Unit

https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/student_clearance/Documents/appendix-10-student-application.pdf

International students must additionally have a translated International Police Check or statutory declaration.

2. A NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance letter issued under the category of volunteer valid for their entire course.

3. A current approved first aid certificate valid for their entire course, approved provider courses can be found at

http://training.gov.au

4. A completed vaccination/immunisation card with all serology results containing expiry dates and currency must be maintained by the student to ensure compliance for their entire course.

5. NSW Undertaking/Declaration form

6. Completed any additional health forms required (such as NSW Health Code of Conduct, Health Student Undertaking/Declaration and Tuberculosis (TB) Assessment Tool).

7. Relevant Local Health District specific documentation as requested.

Contact your School for further details. Resources are also available on the Placement Hub website:

www.westernsydney.edu.au/compliance_hub

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience. There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Continuation of existing arrangements for Clinical Practicum with NSW Health, Private Health Care and Not for Profit providers remain in place. These arrangements are formalised in Memorandums of Understanding between Local Health Districts (in metropolitan, rural and remote areas), Western Sydney University and the School of Nursing and Midwifery for the provision of professional practice experience placements in health care facilities. Regular meetings are held with the clinical educators and facilities.

Students will be required to meet the requirements of health services where practical experiences occur.

There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.

International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 170 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Year 1

Summer B session

401457

Foundations of Nursing Practice

Autumn Session

401168

Evidence Based Health Care

401464

Pharmacology Knowledge for Nursing Practice