Nursing

Overview

By taking the Nursing program from University of Newcastle , you will have the opportunity to further develop your individual areas of interest whilst exploring and learning to adapt to the challenging and constantly changing landscape of professional nursing.

Why study with us?

• Enhance your advanced nursing knowledge to progress your career – registered nurses looking to transition into new and more challenging nursing roles will have the opportunity to upskill by choosing one of seven speciality areas to study.
• Strong industry partnerships – we have excellent collaborative partnerships with the Central Coast Local Health District, Hunter New England Health Local Health District and Mid North Coast Local Health District, and our clinical experts are senior leaders and managers who deliver the most current practical and evidence-based models of care.
• Learn from some of the best in the field – our clinical experts will deliver clinical theory and practical applications to help you strengthen your existing nursing capabilities.
• Study online at your own pace – our advanced online learning system will allow you to achieve your Master of Nursing at a time that suits you.
• High demand for nurses – projected shortage of nurses makes qualified nursing professionals highly sought after.

Career opportunities

Through studying social, cultural, economic and political influences surrounding nursing and healthcare in general, Master of Nursing graduates will be primed to provide advanced clinical knowledge and advice across the full spectrum of healthcare settings.

Prospective career paths may include:

• clinical nurse specialist
• clinical research nurse
• clinical nurse consultant
• clinical nurse educator
• nurse unit manager