Course Structure Ns85

Future international students
Master of Nursing
Year
2017
QUT code
NS85
CRICOS
012644J
Duration
1.5 years full time
Total credit
points
144
International
fee (indicative,
subject to
annual review)
2017: $13500 Per

Study Period (48 credit
points)
Course contact
Campus
Start months
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(within Australia)
Phone:
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(outside Australia)
Mon - Fri, 8.30am - 5pm
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Course structure
Title
Course structure
NOTE:
This course offers a variety of career

pathways for nurses working in diverse
settings and provide opportunities for indepth study in selected areas of nursing
practice.
Entry point for students with AQF Level 7

Bachelor degree in same discipline - 144
credit points are to be completed.
HLN405
Qualitative Research
Students in the Masters program may elect

to undertake a specialist area in Chronic
Health Conditions or select units from a
number of elective options. The remaining
studies will include the equivalent of four
research-based units.
HLN710
Epidemiology
NSN701
Advanced Health
Assessment
Kelvin Grove
February, July
Code
Structures
2016 Semester 1 (Feb) entry - Fulltime - Thesis Strand

2016 Semester 1 (Feb) entry - Parttime - Thesis Strand
2016 Semester 2 (July) entry - Fulltime - Thesis Strand
2016 Semester 2 (July) entry - Parttime - Thesis Strand
2016 Semester 1 (Feb) entry - Fulltime - Project Strand
2016 Semester 1 (Feb) entry - Parttime - Project Strand
2016 Semester 2 (July) entry - Fulltime - Project Strand
2016 Semester 2 (July) entry - Parttime - Project Strand
Unit Lists
NS85 Specialty Units

NS85 - List A Electives
Year 1, Semester 1 (Feb)
Specialty Unit OR Elective from List A

Year 1, Semester 2 (July)
NSN508
Thesis Preparation
NSN728
Trends and Issues in

Specialty Nursing Practice
[NOTE: Students undertaking the Chronic

Health Conditions Study Area complete
NSN008 in place of NSN728]
HLN711
Advanced Qualitative
Methods
OR
PUN105
Health Statistics 1

HLN700
Dissertation
NOTE:
Students who articulate from an AQF
Level 8 Graduate Certificate (eg NS32) will
complete 96 credit points as follows:
HLN405
2016 Semester 1 (Feb) entry Full-time - Thesis Strand
HLN710
Epidemiology
NSN508
Thesis Preparation
Semesters
PUN105
Health Statistics 1
NOTE:
NOTE:
Accurate as at 10/03/2016. For the latest information see:

https://www.qut.edu.au/study/international-courses/master-of-nursing

HLN700
Dissertation
Master of Nursing
2016 Semester 1 (Feb) entry - Part-time - Thesis
Strand
Semesters
NOTE:
NOTE:
Code
Title
Code
Title
NSN728
Trends and Issues in Specialty Nursing

Practice
[NOTE: Students undertaking the Chronic Health Conditions

Study Area complete NSN008 in place of NSN728]
PUN105
Health Statistics 1
OR
HLN711
Advanced Qualitative Methods

NSN508
Thesis Preparation
NOTE:
HLN710
Epidemiology
Entry point for students with AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in

same discipline - 144 credit points are to be completed.
NSN701
Advanced Health Assessment
NSN701
HLN700

Dissertation
NOTE:
Entry point for students with AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate

in the same discipline (eg NS32) - 96 credit points are to be
completed.
NSN728

Practice


HLN405
HLN710
Epidemiology
NOTE:
NSN508
Thesis Preparation

in the same discipline - 96 credit points are to be completed.
HLN711

HLN405
HLN710
Epidemiology

NSN508
Thesis Preparation
HLN711
OR
OR
PUN105

HLN700
Health Statistics 1
2016 Semester 2 (July) entry - Part-time - Thesis

Strand
NSN750-1
Dissertation

NSN750-2
Dissertation
NOTE:
NOTE:
2016 Semester 2 (July) entry - Full-time - Thesis

Strand
Code
Semesters
NOTE:
Dissertation
Semesters
PUN105
Health Statistics 1
NOTE:
NOTE:
Code
Title
NOTE:
Title

NSN728

Practice

NSN701
HLN405
NOTE:
Master of Nursing
Code
Title

completed.
Code
Title
Elective from List A
2016 Semester 1 (Feb) entry - Part-time - Project

Strand
HLN405
Semesters
PUN105
Health Statistics 1
OR
HLN711

NSN508
Thesis Preparation
HLN710
Epidemiology

HLN750-1
Dissertation

HLN750-2
Dissertation
2016 Semester 1 (Feb) entry - Full-time - Project

Strand
Semesters
NOTE:
Code
Title
NOTE:
NOTE:
Code
Title
NOTE:
NSN701

NSN728

Practice

NOTE:

NOTE:

NSN701
HLN405
OR
HLN710
Epidemiology

NSN424
Research, Evidence Based Practice and

Clinical Inquiry
NSN728

Practice

HLN720
Clinical Education in Health
OR
NSN523
Transitioning to Advanced Practice

[NOTE: HLN720 is an option for non-workplace based
students]

completed.
HLN405
OR
HLN710
Epidemiology

NSN424

Clinical Inquiry
HLN720
OR
NSN523

students]
[NOTE: NSN523 has a workplace based component and so is
available for domestic workplace based students only]
NSN515
Leadership and Management in Nursing

HLN703 is not available to NS85 students in Summer semester
HLN703
Project

NSN515
HLN703
Project
Master of Nursing
2016 Semester 2 (July) entry - Full-time - Project
Strand
Code
Semesters
NOTE:
Code
Title
NOTE:
NSN701

NOTE:
completed.
NSN424

Clinical Inquiry
NSN424

Clinical Inquiry
HLN720
NSN728

Practice
NSN523

Title
Specialty Unit or Elective from List A
OR

students]

NSN515
NSN515
NSN701
OR
HLN405
HLN405
OR
HLN710
Epidemiology
HLN710
Epidemiology
HLN703
HLN703
Project
Project

HLN720
NS85 Specialty Units

Specialty Units offered in First Semester
OR
NSN523
Code
Title
ACUTE CARE NURSING
2016 Semester 2 (July) entry - Part-time - Project

Strand
NSN724
Semesters
NSN724
NOTE:
NOTE:
Specialisation in Acute or Cancer Nursing
CANCER NURSING
EMERGENCY NURSING
NSN721
Key Issues in Emergency and Intensive

Care Nursing
INTENSIVE CARE NURSING

NSN721
Key Issues in Emergency and Intensive

Care Nursing
PAEDIATRIC, CHILD AND YOUTH HEALTH NURSING

Code
Title
Contemporary Nursing Practice with

Children and Families
NOTE:
NSN001

CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS
HLN004
NSN728

Practice

Chronic Conditions Prevention and

Management
Specialty Units offered in Second Semester

Code
Title
ACUTE CARE NURSING
Master of Nursing
Specialty Units offered in Second Semester
NSN726
Symptom Management in Specialist Acute or

Cancer Nursing Practice
CANCER NURSING
NSN726

EMERGENCY NURSING
NSN723
Specialisation in Emergency Nursing
INTENSIVE CARE NURSING

NSN722
Principles of Intensive Care Nursing
PAEDIATRIC, CHILD AND YOUTH HEALTH NURSING

NSN009
Specialisation in Caring for Children and

Families
CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS

HLN004

Management
NSN007
Advanced Chronic Care Nursing Practice
NSN008
Specialisation in Chronic Care Nursing
The unit introduces a range of factors that contribute to the

development, prevention and management of chronic conditions.
It has an interdisciplinary focus that addresses the continuum of
care from primary health to tertiary interventions.
View unit details online | View unit timetable
HLN405 Qualitative Research

Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
This unit addresses a range of qualitative methodologies and

methods that present as alternative approaches to the
quantitative paradigm in health science research. The
predominance of the natural sciences in nursing/health research
has come into question in more recent times and thus the unit
introduces students to the origins of such challenges, to the
knowledge bases of alternative ways of investigating the social
world of health/illness and to related research methods. The unit
comprises a series of lectures, seminar presentations and
relevant readings.
HLN700 Dissertation
NS85 - List A Electives

List A Electives
Code
Title
HLN004

Management
HLN706
Health Statistics 2
HLN710
Epidemiology
HLN711
HLN720
NSN007
Advanced Chronic Care Nursing Practice
NSN008
Specialisation in Chronic Care Nursing
Credit Points
48
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
Through undertaking a research project in a specialised area of

practice, the dissertation provides the opportunity for you to
develop advanced skills in the critical evaluation, interpretation
and application of research.
HLN703 Project
Credit Points
24
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
Through undertaking a small project in a specified area, this unit

provides you with the opportunity to consolidate, extend and
apply the advanced knowledge and skills you have gained
through your course to date.
NSN100
Contexts of Women's Health
NSN421
Assessment and Diagnosis in Extended

Practice
NSN422
Pharmacology and Therapeutics in Extended

Nursing Practice
NSN424

Clinical Inquiry
HLN706 Health Statistics 2

Pre-requisites
PUN105
NSN515
Credit Points
12
NSN626
Contemporary Issues in Dementia
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
NSN724
NSN726

NSN821
Promoting Healthy Ageing
PUN103
Advanced Epidemiology
PUN105
Health Statistics 1
This unit further develops your knowledge, skills and application

of statistical methods by building on the foundations acquired in
PUN105 Health Statistics 1. It is common in health to deal with
data that is not easily analysed using basic statistical techniques.
This unit focuses on providing you with the skills needed to
undertake advanced statistical modelling such as logistic
regression, survival analysis and longitudinal data analysis. You
will apply your knowledge to the analysis of data using the SPSS
statistical software. The techniques covered in the unit will equip
you with the skills necessary to analyse most of the data typically
generated in clinical and population health settings.
or another 12 credit point unit approved by the Postgraduate

Course Coordinator
Unit Synopses
HLN004 Chronic Conditions Prevention and
Management
HLN710 Epidemiology
Equivalents
PUN553
Credit Points
12
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
This unit introduces you to the fundamentals of epidemiology.
Master of Nursing
You will develop the skills to apply epidemiological principles to
public health and clinical practice. This includes undertaking
logical, scientific assessment of the health literature, with a
strong emphasis on critical appraisal of health information and
data.
HLN711 Advanced Qualitative Methods

Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
This unit offers you the opportunity to study, explore and

understand a range of qualitative methods. The focus is on the
development of rigorous qualitative research design and on
planning and undertaking data collection, data analysis,
interpretation and reporting of qualitative research. The aim is to
advance student knowledge and skills in relation to the methods
of qualitative research and to foster essential skills in collecting,
coding, analysing and reporting qualitative research.
HLN720 Clinical Education in Health

Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
This unit is to introduces you to principles and practices

designed to facilitate learning in the clinical context. Completion
of the unit will enable you to differentiate between clinical
supervision and clinical education, and relate to this to your own
field of practice; demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
models/theories of clinical education and their application within
your own field of practice; demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of concepts and principles related to learning,
teaching and assessment in the clinical context; apply concepts
and principles related to clinical learning, teaching and
assessment to your field of practice; reflect critically on your
learning in this unit and its implications for your future practice.
HLN750 Dissertation
Credit Points
24
Availabilities
Last run in 2016

and application of research. Together, HLN750-1 and HLN750-2
comprise a 48 credit point unit that can be studied over two
semesters. Assessment items are submitted and a final grade
awarded only at the end of the final sub-unit HLN750-2.
NSN001 Contemporary Nursing Practice with

Children and Families
Equivalents
NSN006
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
This unit provides an opportunity for you to develop your

specialist knowledge and skills in child and family health nursing
by exploring and addressing an issue relevant to your area of
practice.
NSN007 Advanced Chronic Care Nursing

Practice
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
This unit further develops registered nurses' capability to

manage co-morbid chronic health conditions within an effective
interdisciplinary healthcare team environment.
NSN008 Specialisation in Chronic Care Nursing

Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
This unit further develops registered nurses' capability to provide

contemporary nursing interventions for people with chronic
health conditions.
NSN009 Specialisation in Caring for Children and

Families
Anti-requisites
NSN004, NSN005
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
This unit will develop your specialist knowledge and skills in

paediatric, community child and youth health nursing.
NSN100 Contexts of Women's Health

Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
This unit explores a selection of sociocultural, political,

geographical and clinical trends and issues that influence
women's health in Australia and internationally.
NSN421 Assessment and Diagnosis in Extended

Practice
HLN750 Dissertation
Credit Points
24
Availabilities
Last run in 2016

and application of research. Together, HLN750-1 and HLN750-2
comprise a 48 credit point unit that can be studied over two
semesters. Assessment items are submitted and a final grade
awarded only at the end of the final sub-unit HLN750-2.
Pre-requisites
Admission into NS86. NS85

students should apply for a waiver
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
This unit focuses on the scientific basis, processes and

procedures for advanced concepts in clinical decision making. It
covers the skills and principles of health assessment with
specific focus on pattern recognition and diagnostics; ordering
and interpreting laboratory tests; ordering and interpreting
imaging investigations. The unit also explores the activities and
processes for making and accepting referrals with other health
Master of Nursing
professionals.
NSN523 Transitioning to Advanced Practice
NSN422 Pharmacology and Therapeutics in

Extended Nursing Practice
Pre-requisites
Admission into NS86. NS85

students should apply for a waiver
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
This unit relates to the planning and management of therapeutic

interventions in health care with a major focus on pharmacology
and therapeutics. The content includes the study of
pharmacology and pharmacokinetics related to treatment in a
wide range of diseases. This will provide the basis for expansion
into in-depth knowledge of pharmacology in a specialty field in
the unit titled: NSN426 Advanced Pharmacology and
Therapeutics in Speciality Nursing Practice.
NSN424 Research, Evidence Based Practice and

Clinical Inquiry
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to critically

appraise systematic reviews of evidence and design projects for
the implementation of evidence into practice. Content includes
evidence-based terminology, principles and processes;
incorporating evidence into practice; comparing and contrasting
current practice with the most current evidence; modifying
policies and procedures to be consistent with the evidence; use
of audit results to identify areas of practice that are consistent
with the evidence and those needing revision; and formulating
strategies for promoting the uptake of evidence-based practice.
NSN508 Thesis Preparation

Pre-requisites
Completion of 48cp in
NSN% units
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
This unit provides the opportunity for students to access and

review a body of literature relevant to an area of individual
interest in nursing. This will enable students to extend their
knowledge and understanding of a topic which is not specifically
addressed elsewhere in the course. In addition, students
undertaking this unit will have the opportunity to develop
advanced skills information retrieval, critical analysis and writing
for publication.
NSN515 Leadership and Management in Nursing

Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
All health care organisations are facing important challenges in

terms of their growing complexity and the ever-increasing rate of
change. To survive and thrive within this context, effective
nursing leadership and management is required at all levels to
ensure that organisations are successful in meeting their goals
and strategic objectives, and realising their vision for the future.
Other requisites
Students must be working as a

registered nurse in a clinical setting in
Australia
Assumed Knowledge null

Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
This unit provides an opportunity for you to build upon your

specialist knowledge and skills to transition towards the
advanced practice nurse roles afforded within the registered
nurse scope of practice.
NSN626 Contemporary Issues in Dementia

Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2015
This unit explores a range of the psychosocial, cultural, political,

and clinical issues that are related to the increasing prevalence
of dementia, in Australia and internationally.
NSN701 Advanced Health Assessment

Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016

specialist knowledge and skills in advanced health assessment.
There are two streams offered in the unit, an adult focused and a
paediatric stream.
NSN721 Key Issues in Emergency and Intensive

Care Nursing
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016

specialist knowledge and skills in either emergency or intensive
care nursing. The unit links to learning in NSN723 Specialisation
in Emergency Nursing and NSN722 Principles of Intensive Care
Nursing. You will develop insight into life threatening health care
situations involving trauma and respiratory disorders requiring
assisted ventilation.
NSN722 Principles of Intensive Care Nursing

Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
This unit provides an opportunity for you to acquire specialist

knowledge and skills in intensive care nursing across the life
span. The unit links to learning in NSN721 Key Issues in
Emergency and Intensive Care Nursing. You will develop insight
into a range of life threatening patient situations involving
multiple organ dysfunction, sepsis, cardiovascular, renal and
liver disorders.
NSN723 Specialisation in Emergency Nursing

Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
Master of Nursing
specialist knowledge and skills in emergency nursing. The unit
links to NSN721 Key Issues in Emergency and Intensive Care
Nursing. You will develop an understanding of triage,
contemporary management of patients across the lifespan, and
emergency presentations frequently encountered.
NSN724 Specialisation in Acute or Cancer

Nursing
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
This unit is designed to present a foundation of theoretical and

practice concepts required for registered nurses to provide
effective, consumer focused nursing care within a variety of
clinical contexts in a range of practice settings. The unit provides
a framework from which students can develop an understanding
of the impact of selected health problems on individuals,
families, and communities. This will include practice concepts
(philosophies, evidence based practice, competencies and
continuity of care); physiological, pathophysiological and
psychosocial underpinnings of advanced speciality or generalist
practice; planning of appropriate strategies/interventions for
client care; and development of selected technical skills.
NSN726 Symptom Management in Specialist

Acute or Cancer Nursing Practice
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
In this unit you will advance your knowledge of evidence-based

principles and practices appropriate to the management of
common symptoms and experiences of people who require
nursing intervention in acute or cancer settings.
Pre-requisites
PUB326 or
HLN710
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
This unit's aim is the mastery of key principles and concepts of

research design. There has been an increasing demand for
evidence based health research, and an increasing trend
towards research that considers complex biological,
environmental and societal inter-relationships. Recent
developments in epidemiology have contributed novel research
designs and statistical methods to complement these needs.
Throughout this unit, students are exposed to these more
sophisticated designs and analytical methods. Such knowledge
is mandatory for critical evaluation of the current research
literature, for design of efficient research studies, and to inform
appropriate interpretation of research results at a 'best practice'
level.
PUN105 Health Statistics 1

Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
Beyond a common core of statistical concepts, each discipline

area emphasises its own set of descriptive and inferential
statistical methods and even terminology. The content of this unit
emphasises both core and health specific statistical methods in
the health sciences. Students are provided with substantial
practical experience in the application and interpretation of the
most common statistical methods to health data, and are also
made aware of data management principles in preparation for
analysis. There is a strong emphasis on applying concepts
through critical reading and discussion of the literature and
worked examples from a range of topic areas.
NSN728 Trends and Issues in Specialty Nursing

Practice
Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
This unit explores a selection of political, social and clinical

trends and issues that influence specialty nursing practice.
These trends and issues not only play a key role in the way
nursing care is currently delivered-understanding their origin and
direction will help you shape the future of nursing in your
particular field. This unit is a core unit in NS32 Graduate
Certificate of Nursing and NS85 Master of Nursing.
NSN821 Promoting Healthy Ageing

Credit Points
12
Availabilities
Last run in 2016
This unit explores a range of the psychosocial, cultural, political,

and clinical issues that are related to healthy ageing in Australia
and internationally.
PUN103 Advanced Epidemiology

Pre-requisites
PUB326 or
HLN710
Credit Points
12
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Future international students

1.5 years full time

2017: $13500 Per

This course offers a variety of career

Entry point for students with AQF Level 7

Students in the Masters program may elect

2016 Semester 1 (Feb) entry - Fulltime - Thesis Strand

NS85 Specialty Units

Year 1, Semester 1 (Feb)

Specialty Unit OR Elective from List A

Trends and Issues in

[NOTE: Students undertaking the Chronic

Specialty Unit OR Elective from List A

2016 Semester 1 (Feb) entry Full-time - Thesis Strand

Accurate as at 10/03/2016. For the latest information see:

Year 1, Semester 2 (July)

Trends and Issues in Specialty Nursing

[NOTE: Students undertaking the Chronic Health Conditions

Advanced Qualitative Methods

Specialty Unit OR Elective from List A

Entry point for students with AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in

Advanced Health Assessment

Year 1, Semester 1 (Feb)

Year 2, Semester 1 (July)

Advanced Health Assessment

Specialty Unit OR Elective from List A

Specialty Unit OR Elective from List A

Year 1, Semester 2 (July)

Entry point for students with AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate

Trends and Issues in Specialty Nursing

[NOTE: Students undertaking the Chronic Health Conditions

Year 1, Semester 1 (July)

Specialty Unit OR Elective from List A

Entry point for students with AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate

Advanced Qualitative Methods

Year 2, Semester 1 (Feb)

Year 2, Semester 2 (July)

Advanced Qualitative Methods

Year 1, Semester 2 (July)

Year 3, Semester 1 (Feb)

2016 Semester 2 (July) entry - Part-time - Thesis

Year 3, Semester 2 (July)

2016 Semester 2 (July) entry - Full-time - Thesis

Entry point for students with AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in

Trends and Issues in Specialty Nursing

Specialty Unit OR Elective from List A

Advanced Health Assessment

Year 1, Semester 1 (July)

Specialty Unit OR Elective from List A

Entry point for students with AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate

Elective from List A

Year 2, Semester 1 (July)

2016 Semester 1 (Feb) entry - Part-time - Project

Advanced Qualitative Methods

Year 2, Semester 2 (Feb)

Year 3, Semester 1 (July)

Year 3, Semester 2 (Feb)

2016 Semester 1 (Feb) entry - Full-time - Project

Advanced Health Assessment

Specialty Unit OR Elective from List A

Trends and Issues in Specialty Nursing

[NOTE: Students undertaking the Chronic Health Conditions

Specialty Unit OR Elective from List A

Entry point for students with AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in