Master of Nurse Practitioner (NS90)
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Course Details
| Course duration (part-time): | Domestic: 2 years |
|---|---|
| Total credit points: | 96 |
| Standard credit points/part-time semester: | 24 |
| Course coordinator: | Enquiries to nursing@qut.edu.au |
| Discipline coordinator: | AskQUT |
| Delivery: | Online |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Health |
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Course information
NS90 Master of Nurse Practitioner provides an opportunity for registered nurses to acquire an advanced level of knowledge and skill in preparation for endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner
Graduates of NS90 are nurse practitioners capable of autonomous and collaborative practice. They apply advanced evidence-based knowledge, skills and values in caring for consumers across the lifespan.
Course structures
Students are required to undertake 96 credit points of study consisting of 8 core units.
Students will undertake workplace-based learning as a core requirement of this course.
Modes of study
This course is offered on a part-time basis. Students will study 2 core units per semester.
Study costs
Domestic students may need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Additional costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
Course Structure
This course is made up of 8 x core units and is available in a part time, online mode. Students will complete 2 units per semester.
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSN431 | Transition to Nurse Practitioner Service |
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| NSN434 | Evidence-based Practice and Research Design |
| Basic knowledge of research approaches and study designs is assumed knowledge. |
| From 2026, NSN434 will be studied in Semester 1 and NSN429 will be studied in Semester 2. | |||