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Postgraduate NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COURSE GUIDE 2013 latrobe.edu.au CONTENTS The percentage of Australians with Bachelor’s degrees increased from 15 per cent in the mid-1990s to 23 per cent in 2005* – and it’s still growing A postgraduate degree can help you stand out in an increasingly competitive job market * ustralian Social Trends 2007 A Article: Qualification profile of Australians, Australian Bureau of Statistics, August 2007 Why study nursing and midwifery at La Trobe? Fees, support and scholarships Courses at a glance Master of Mental Health Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery Science Master of Midwifery Master of Nursing Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) Research programs Apply now WHY STUDY NURSING AND MIDWIFERY AT LA TROBE? La Trobe University has consistently ranked among the top 500 Universities in the world since 2003* The QS World University Rankings 2011–2012 placed us at 317 globally *Academic Ranking of World Universities We’re an Australian pioneer in nursing and midwifery education In 1974, La Trobe became the first provider of tertiary-based education for nurses Our experience has helped us build an innovative curriculum that produces highly respected graduates A wide range of specialisations We offer a wide range of specialisations for you to choose from These include: §§ Acute Care §§ Breast Care §§ Cancer and Palliative Care §§ Cardiac Care §§ Child, Family and Community §§ Critical Care §§ Emergency Care §§ Intensive Care §§ Mental Health §§ Midwifery §§ Nurse Practitioner §§ Neonatal Care §§ Perianaesthetic Care §§ Perioperative Care §§ Renal Care §§ Urology and Continence We are a leader in nursing and midwifery research Short courses and single subjects Our research focuses on elderly care issues, cancer and palliative care, community nursing, mental health nursing, mother and child health, and midwifery We offer a variety of single subjects and short courses for those who’d like a taste of postgraduate study at La Trobe These include: We have aligned research centres including Mother and Child Health Research Centre, and the Australian Institute for Primary Care and Ageing Research Centre §§ Nurse Immuniser Program §§ Wound Management Training §§ Special Care of the Neonate §§ Breast Care Nursing §§ Clinical Audit §§ Nursing People with Lung Cancer §§ Prostate Nursing Care §§ Management of Skin Ulcers and Lesions §§ Clinical Practice Development §§ Initial Registration for Overseas Nurses (IRON Program) §§ Return to Practice Course for Australian Educated Nurses §§ Medication Management for Nurses Our research strengths are: §§ Pregnancy and Childbirth §§ Women’s Health §§ Cancer and Palliative Care §§ Community Nursing §§ Consumer Participation §§ Wound Management §§ Indigenous Health §§ Mental Health Nursing §§ Ageing and End of Life Care §§ Perinatal and Child Health §§ Nursing Education §§ Personal Experiences of Health and Illness To learn more about applying for our nursing research degrees please see inside back cover Enviable practical learning and industry partnerships Flexible learning to suit you We have partnerships with leading Victorian hospitals and healthcare organisations, as well as clinical schools at The Alfred, Austin Health, Northern Health, Royal Melbourne, Mercy Health, and The Royal Women’s hospitals Our programs are taught using a variety of on-site, distance education, and online approaches to help you fit your studies in with life’s other commitments We also offer our programs in part-time, full-time and flexi-modes so you decide how much you take on For many of our courses, you’ll study theoretical course components through La Trobe and complete practical clinical requirements at Austin Health, The Alfred Health or other healthcare providers Learn more about our short courses at: latrobe.edu.au/courses/nursing/short-courses did you know? The average salary for a postgraduate qualified worker is nearly $20,000 more per year than for those with a Bachelor’s degree Australian Social Trends 2007  Article: Qualification profile of Australians, Australian Bureau of Statistics, August 2007 Nursing and Midwifery Postgraduate Course Guide 2013 FEES, SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS You may be eligible for a loan, income support or scholarships to help you manage the costs of postgraduate study This information is only relevant to Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents of Australia If you’re an international applicant, see La Trobe’s International Postgraduate Course Guide 2013, or visit: latrobe.edu.au/international Commonwealth Supported Places There may be a limited number of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available for certain courses and clinical specialisations Please check with the University about the availability of CSP places With a CSP, you only pay a contribution toward the cost of the course and the Australian Government pays the rest In 2012, the basic annual student contribution rates for CSPs in Nursing was up to A$5,648 per year.* *nformation is for 2012 only I Rates may change in 2013 Full-fee places Alternatively, for full-fee paying places, you pay the full cost of the course You’ll find indicative 2012 full fees for your course on page More information about fees Student contributions for CSPs and costs for full-fee places at university vary by course Both fees and student contribution rates usually rise by about seven per cent annually For general CSP and fee details, see: latrobe.edu.au/postgrad/fees-scholarships FEE-HELP and HECS-HELP Scholarships You could be eligible for government loans to pay full fees (through FEE-HELP) or your CSP student contribution (through HECS‑HELP) For detailed information on FEE-HELP and HECS-HELP, call 1800 020 108 or visit: studyassist.gov.au As a postgraduate student, you could be eligible for scholarships, awards and prizes To see if you’re eligible for any scholarships, visit: Income support for selected courses If you enrol in either a Master of Nursing (Child, Family and Community) or a Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner), you could be eligible for government-provided income support To find out more, call Centrelink on 132 490 or visit the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR): deewr.gov.au Nursing and Midwifery Postgraduate Course Guide 2013 Coursework latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates Research latrobe.edu.au/research/future/scholarships COURSES AT A GLANCE Course Page Campus Early exit option (Certificate/ Diploma) Indicative (2012) fees (A$) Yes: Graduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma TBA** §§ Bachelor’s degree in nursing, social work, occupational therapy or psychology §§ Registration with relevant board §§ Employed by a service approved by the Course Coordinator Full-time: year No early exit option $15,130 per 120 credit points §§ Must be a current Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or equivalent §§ Hold a degree or a diploma in Nursing §§ A minimum of one year’s recent acute nursing experience §§ Have a clinical place at an approved clinical midwifery agency in either the metropolitan or regional area before the start of the course Full‑time: year Yes: Postgraduate Diploma only $15,130 per 120 credit points §§ Must be a current Registered Nurse with endorsement to practice as a Midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or equivalent §§ Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery Science or its equivalent §§ At least one year’s recent clinical practice in midwifery and be employed in an approved area of midwifery practice Yes: Graduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma TBA** §§ Must be a current Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or equivalent §§ At least one year of recent relevant nursing experience §§ Degree or diploma from a college or university or a nursing certificate from a hospital-based program §§ Employed in the relevant clinical area by an agency approved by the Course Coordinator Students must apply to the hospital for their clinical placement at the same time as they apply for the course Students applying to undertake the Master of Nursing (Child, Family, Community) must also hold current registration with AHPRA to practice as a Midwife 1, No early exit option $16,850 (per 120 credit points) §§ Must be a current Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or equivalent §§ At least three years of recent relevant nursing experience §§ Postgraduate Diploma in a specialty §§ Employed by an agency approved by the Course Coordinator §§ Employer/organisational support for a period of candidacy Duration Semester starts Prerequisites NURSING COURSEWORK PROGRAMS Master of Mental Health BEN DE Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery Science MEL Full-time: 1.5 years Part-time equivalent: 2-3 years BEN Master of Midwifery MEL DE Master of Nursing* MEL Part-time equivalent: years Full‑time: 1.5 years Part-time equivalent: 2–3 years DE Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) MEL DE Full‑time: year Part-time equivalent: 2–3 years * lease note that this course is under review and may change in 2013 **Fees are yet to be finalised For up-to-date fee information, please visit: P latrobe.edu.au/courses/nursing/postgraduate new in 2013 How to get more information KEY TO COURSES La Trobe’s School of Nursing and Midwifery is introducing a new course structure aimed at providing you with innovative learning methods and flexible study options Visit Find a Course for more course information: latrobe.edu.au/courses Campuses This includes a flexible Master’s degree with a choice of clinical specialisations You also have the option to exit early and receive either a Graduate Certificate or a Postgraduate Diploma Browse discipline areas at the faculty website: latrobe.edu.au/courses/nursing/ postgraduate MEL Melbourne BEN Bendigo DE Distance Education Nursing and Midwifery Postgraduate Course Guide 2013 nursing and midwifery Master of Mental Health This course aims to provide you with a deeper understanding of mental health, through systematic analysis and reflection on the relationships between theory and clinical practice It offers you a strong evidence base, supported by clinical skill development and life-long learning skills Course structure Delivery mode The course has three exit points: Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and Master’s level (see the table below) Industry credit This course requires a minimum of 140 hours of supervised clinical placement which will be linked to your employer or other service This course is offered via a flexible online delivery mode This caters to students who work, live in rural or remote areas, live interstate or may otherwise not be in a position to attend face to face lectures or tutorials Access to the internet is required for this course You may be eligible for institutional credit – please contact the Faculty for more information Clinical placement MASTER OF MENTAL HEALTH Sample course structure Year Year Year Semester Clinical Practice in Mental Health Semester Clinical Practice in Mental Health Semester Research Foundations Advanced Mental Health Practice Semester Clinical Practice Development Advanced Mental Health Practice Option Independent Study Subject Clinical Project Option Minor Thesis A Minor Thesis B Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery Science This course prepares appropriately qualified nurses for registration as a midwife with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency You’ll develop the skills necessary to practice midwifery within a framework of wellness This includes the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate midwifery care You’ll also develop the knowledge necessary to recognise abnormalities during pregnancy, labour and the post birth period, and to initiate the appropriate action Delivery mode This course is offered on campus You’ll be required to attend lectures and tutorials conducted in block mode Theoretical content is introduced in lecture blocks at the start of each semester and continued through e-learning and flexible learning modules throughout the semester The structure of this course allows a clinical component to be undertaken three days per week for the majority of the semester Please note that dates for lecture blocks vary for students enrolled at different campuses, and subjects delivered online may require Internet access with broadband speed Clinical placement You’ll be required to participate in a minimum of 704 hours or 88 days (eight hours / day), of clinical placements over two semesters or until La Trobe University School of Nursing and Midwifery and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency requirements are achieved Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery Science Sample course structure Semester MID4PES Perspectives in Midwifery Practice MIDNOB Normal Birth in Midwifery Practice MID4PMB Postnatal Care of Mother & Baby Semester Year MID4TCN The Complex Neonate MID4CTB Challenges to Birth in Midwifery Practice NSG4CAU Clinical Audit Nursing and Midwifery Postgraduate Course Guide 2013 nursing and midwifery MASTER OF MIDWIFERY If you’re a qualified and experienced midwife, our Master of Midwifery program is a way for you to undertake advanced studies in midwifery, consistent with the increasing professionalism expected of practising midwives This course includes study areas such as management, education, research training and practice enhancement Upon successful completion of the course, graduates may be eligible for entry to doctoral candidature Course structure The Master of Midwifery is a 120-credit point award comprising of two study options: Option 1 – three core subjects, and a research project culminating in a thesis of approximately 15,000-words Option 2 – three core subjects plus a clinical project, and one elective subject chosen from a range of Master’s subjects offered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery Study options You can complete this course in a variety of flexible learning modes Master of Midwifery Sample course structure Year Semester or MID5AMD Advanced Midwifery Studies Year Option MID5MTA Midwifery Thesis A MID5MTB Midwifery Thesis B Option NSG5CLP Clinical Project Elective NSG5REF Research Foundations MID5CBW Childbirth and Wellbeing Please note that this course is under review and may change in 2013 For detailed course information, select the ‘Full Course Details’ link for your campus in the Master of Midwifery entry at: latrobe.edu.au/courses For detailed subject information, enter subject codes (from the table above) into our subject database at: latrobe.edu.au/udb_public Nursing and Midwifery Postgraduate Course Guide 2013 nursing and midwifery MASTER OF NURSING Our flexible Master of Nursing allows you to choose a specialisation, and gives you the option of exiting early from the degree with either a Graduate Certificate or a Postgraduate Diploma This course is ideal for suitably qualified nurses who want to pursue a career in one of the specialisations offered, while undertaking advanced clinical training Course structure* All students must enrol in the Master’s program, but you can choose to exit early and receive either a Graduate Certificate or a Postgraduate Diploma Study options Depending on your choice of specialisation, you’ll study via our flexible online delivery mode and / or in-person at one of our affiliated hospitals For most subjects, the online learning modules are supported by a limited number of on-campus workshop days (or equivalent online virtual classrooms) with location dependent on specialisation All online subjects require broadband Internet access Graduate Certificate (60 credit points) Requirements: Completion of two Foundations for Specialty Practice subjects Please note that if you enrol in the Child, Family and Community major you can only finish at either Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s level Postgraduate Diploma (120 credit points) The Diploma requires the completion of Certificate subjects plus an additional 60 credit points, which include: §§ two core subjects (Clinical Practice Development and Research Foundations); and §§ two Advanced Practice subjects with elective modules that focus on your chosen career pathway Master (180 credit points) Having completed Postgraduate Diploma requirements, you can choose to complete the final 60 credit points as either: §§ a Clinical Project and an Independent Study Unit; or §§ a Minor Thesis For more information, see: latrobe.edu.au/courses/nursing/ postgraduate Industry credit You may be eligible for institutional credit – please contact the Faculty for more information Available specialisations Applicants for the Master of Nursing can choose one of the specialisations listed below Acute Care Get the in-depth knowledge and skills required to practise in contemporary acute care nursing This specialisation features a strong evidence base supported by clinical skill development and life-long learning skills Specialty subjects allow you to undertake focused and advanced clinical studies You’ll also need to undertake supervised and assessed clinical practice Breast Care The Breast Care program is designed to prepare qualified nurses to care for people with breast cancer from the time of screening to diagnosis, and throughout the disease trajectory This program features the latest developments in research, treatments and psychosocial support * his course is currently undergoing approval and is subject to change T Nursing and Midwifery Postgraduate Course Guide 2013 Cancer / Palliative Care Prepares qualified nurses to extend and deepen their knowledge of cancer / palliative care nursing as it occurs in a variety of settings and as it relates to advanced nursing knowledge It aims to provide Registered Nurses with the theoretical preparation that meets the national professional level for specialist cancer nurses in Australia Cardiac Care Develops your theoretical knowledge and practical skills in caring for medical, interventional, and cardiac surgical patients You’ll examine the pathophysiology, assessment and management of patients with cardiac disease and explore the psychosocial, ethical, and rehabilitation aspects of their nursing care You’ll also gain experience in technological aspects of cardiac nursing during practical skills workshops There is a minimum clinical requirement, with study days held at the La Trobe / Alfred Clinical School Child, Family and Community Prepares you for a broad community approach to nursing children and families, particularly those who are prenatal to school-entry age Critical Care Provides you with the in-depth knowledge and skills required to practise in contemporary critical care nursing It offers you a strong evidence base, supported by appropriate clinical skill development, along with the necessary life-long learning skills Specialty units enable you to undertake focused and advanced clinical studies, and you’ll also complete supervised and assessed clinical practice nursing and midwifery Emergency Care Perianaesthetic Care Aims to help you develop a deeper understanding of emergency nursing, through systematic analysis and reflection on the relationships between theory and clinical practice It also aims to give you in-depth knowledge and life-long learning skills required in contemporary emergency nursing Specialty units enable you to undertake focused and advanced clinical studies, and you’ll also complete supervised and assessed clinical practice This dynamic field involves nurses providing preoperative and intraoperative care to patients undergoing anaesthesia during surgery, as well as being involved in the care of the patient in post-surgery recovery This program offers qualified nurses the opportunity to gain experience in areas such as anaesthesia, postanaesthesia care, surgical specialities and supplies, day procedures and perioperative nursing Intensive Care Provides a range of opportunities for you to develop a deeper understanding of intensive care nursing through systematic analysis and reflection on the relationships between theory and practice Neonatal Care With optional pathways of either neonatal intensive care or neonatal special care, the course provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to care for premature, low birth weight and sick infants and their families, in these two specialist areas of neonatal nursing The course offers a range of opportunities to develop a deeper understanding of relationships between theory and evidence based practice through critical thinking, systematic analysis and reflection The pathways are determined by clinical placement and subject selection “La Trobe is the only university in Victoria who offer neonatal nursing as a postgraduate speciality My supervisor for my Master’s was an expert in neonatal nursing which provided me with the confidence and support I needed.” Perioperative Care Focusing on the psychosocial and physiological needs of each patient, the perioperative nurse functions as a key member of the multidisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate patient interventions through the preoperative, intraoperative and post-operative phases of care This course is a pathway to advanced professional practice You’ll expand your knowledge with in-depth and systematic analysis of theory and practice, and enhance your career potential and patient care outcomes Chelsea Webster Master of Nursing (Neonatal Care) Urology and Continence Renal Care Prepares Registered Nurses for advanced practice as specialist renal nurses As a graduate, you’ll have the knowledge, skill and confidence to provide quality nursing care for in-patient and community-based clients from diverse backgrounds who require dialysis, transplantation and other interventions for acute and chronic renal failure and associated conditions Provides you with the opportunity to examine contemporary urological and continence nursing and to advance knowledge and skills in this specialist area of practice You’ll focus on advanced assessment related to bowel and bladder health; pathological mechanisms and therapeutic approaches to bowel and bladder problems; the psychosocial impact of urological and continence problems; and the specialist role in urological and continence nursing practice MASTER OF NURSING Sample course structure Year Semester or Foundations for Speciality Practice A Year Semester or Clinical Practice Development Year Option Minor Thesis A Minor Thesis B Option Clinical Project Independent Study Unit Foundations for Specialty Practice B Research Foundations Advanced Practice A Advanced Practice B This course is currently undergoing approval and is subject to change – for further information, please visit: latrobe.edu.au/courses/nursing/postgraduate Nursing and Midwifery Postgraduate Course Guide 2013 nursing and midwifery MASTER OF NURSING (NURSE PRACTITIONER) This program is designed for nurses who wish to gain endorsement from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency to work in their specialty as a Nurse Practitioner This course provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to provide detailed, holistic care to your patients All applications are considered on an individual basis, but most of our Nurse Practitioner students usually hold a Postgraduate Diploma in their chosen specialty and are currently working in that specialty Course structure This program is a 120 credit point program which consists of three core subjects and a 60 credit point clinical internship The internship provides you with extended, supervised and supported clinical practice to consolidate and apply your coursework learning in preparation for a Nurse Practitioner endorsement Generally, students complete the core subjects Advanced Clinical Practice, Therapeutic Medication Management and Clinical Practice Development in the first year and the clinical internship in the second year If La Trobe receives insufficient enrolments for Therapeutic Medication Management, you may need to enrol in a cross-institutional therapeutic education subject Study options Clinical placement You can complete this course in a variety of flexible learning modes, including face‑to‑face teaching, clinical practice and online learning Some online subjects require broadband Internet access All potential Nurse Practitioner candidates must be working clinically in their specialty MASTER OF NURSING (NURSE PRACTITIONER) Sample course structure NSG5ACP Advanced Clinical Practice NSG5CPD Clinical Practice Development Semester NSG5PCA Nurse Practitioner Clinical Internship A Semester Year Semester Semester Year NSG5TMN Therapeutic Medication Management NSG5PCB Nurse Practitioner Clinical Internship B Please note that this course is under review and may change in 2013 For detailed course information, select the ‘Full Course Details’ link for your campus in the Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) entry at: latrobe.edu.au/courses For detailed subject information, enter subject codes (from the table above) into our subject database at: latrobe.edu.au/udb_public Nursing and Midwifery Postgraduate Course Guide 2013 nursing and midwifery Research programs The School of Nursing and Midwifery offers an exceptional postgraduate staff to student ratio and can therefore ensure that research students receive high-quality supervision Our academic staff supervise at all levels and are dedicated to assisting each student to begin and successfully complete their research program There are many entry points depending on your training needs An Honours or a Master’s degree will provide you with basic research skills and allow you to undertake a small research project From here you could go on to gain a PhD or a Professional Doctorate and investigate a single topic in depth to become an expert in your chosen subject For more information on our research programs please visit: latrobe.edu.au/courses/nursing/research APPLY NOW Applying for postgraduate courses at La Trobe is straightforward – just make sure you supply all requested information so your application isn’t delayed Please note: This information is only relevant to Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents of Australia If you’re an international applicant, see La Trobe’s International Postgraduate Course Guide 2013, or visit: latrobe.edu.au/international Coursework programs Research programs Applying for a coursework program at La Trobe mostly involves supplying information to prove you meet the minimum course requirements The content of your research program will depend on the topic and supervisor you choose, so it’s important to plenty of thinking and investigation before you decide To apply for a coursework program, visit: latrobe.edu.au/postgrad/apply/ coursework-programs Important dates Applications for most coursework programs close between late October and late January for Semester 1, and in July for mid-year entry (if it’s available for that course) If you miss the closing date, talk to the Future Students Centre on 1300 135 045 about late applications for your course To apply for a research program, visit: latrobe.edu.au/postgrad/apply/ research-programs Important dates You can apply for research candidature at any time However, if you’re a local applicant, applications for research scholarships close on 31 October See our available research scholarships at: latrobe.edu.au/research/future/scholarships Published by La Trobe University, July 2012 La Trobe University is a registered provider under the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) CRICOS Provider 00115M 5330 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