The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice (MANP) at the University of Melbourne allows masters-prepared nurses to assume a major responsibility in developing new professional roles, devising new models of care and overseeing dynamic changes to nursing practice.

As a clinically proficient and professionally articulate MANP graduate, you will be prepared to make your mark on the profession and on health care with the skills required to develop, implement and undertake new and innovative practices within established legislative and professional boundaries of Advanced Nursing Practice.

On completion of the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice graduates will have achieved the following learning outcomes:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of relevant research literature related to a chosen specialty field of advanced nursing practice
• The ability to analyse key social and political influences on the delivery of specialist and advanced nursing practice
• The knowledge and skills required to explore and evaluate the status of (and potential for) advanced nursing practice in national and international contexts
• Knowledge and skills to support extension to practice and the development of therapeutic and evidence-based nursing interventions in advanced nursing practice
• Knowledge and skills to support culturally competent practice, leadership and/or education relevant to specialty and advanced nursing practice

Master of Advanced Nursing Practice students can choose one of two streams:

• • Stream 1 Coursework Comprising: 100 credit points: + 2 x 12.5cp (Core) + 1 x 12.5 (selective) + 3 x 12.5cp (Electives) + 2 x 12.5 cp (Capstone)
  • Stream 2 Research Comprising 100 credit points: 2 x 12.5 cp + 1 x 25 cp (Core) + 2 x 12.5 cp (Core Selectives) + 1x 12.5cp (Electives) + 2x 12.5cp (Capstone)

As a Master of Advanced Nursing Practice graduate, you will be empowered and qualified to pursue fulfilling leadership roles in nursing. This Master’s degree will position you well for advanced positions in your current or future work environment.

Specialised clinical opportunities

The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice offers two pathways: coursework or research. Both options will present opportunities to grow your leadership skills and advance your theoretical knowledge to improve practice and clinical outcomes.

If pursuing coursework, you will have a wide range of electives available to broaden your knowledge, allowing you to become a more diverse clinical leader.

If choosing a research pathway, you have the chance to evaluate and research a clinical issue arising from your practice.

A platform to upgrade your career

After graduating from the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice, you will be encouraged and driven to utilise your new-found knowledge across a variety of specialised roles, such as a nurse educator, nurse unit manager or clinical nurse consultant. These roles, plus other clinical leadership positions, will be within reach once you graduate from the Master of Advanced Nursing Practice.

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed either: a Master of Nursing Science, or Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent qualification); and at least one year of docume

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