La Trobe University
Master of Nursing Nurse Practitioner
The Master of Nursing Nurse Practitioner in Health Professions is offered by La Trobe University.
Program Length: 2 YEARS.
Subjects: 7.
This course aims to give students the in-depth knowledge and skills required to practice at an advanced nursing level and to provide professional leadership in contemporary clinical and professional nursing specialties. It is designed to build on the knowledge base and clinical skills of specialist nurses.The role of nurse practitioner places particular emphasis on the development of advanced clinical assessment skills relevant to the nurse's specialty, and development of a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to patient care. The program focuses on this using the Nurse and Midwifery Board of Australia's Nurse Practitioner competencies.CAREER OUTCOMESGraduates are eligible to apply for endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner and to work as an endorsed NP.