Master of Nursing Practice: Two Years to Achieve the Registered Nurse Dream

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In the latest ShanghaiRanking's Academic Ranking of World Universities 2024, La Trobe Universityranked 27th globally for Nursing*, and maintained its position at 44th globally**in the QS World University Rankings by Subject released in June this year..

Asone of the oldest nursing institutions in Australia,La Trobe University has established itself as a benchmark in nursing education in Australia and has taken a leading position in the global nursing education sector through its outstanding achievements and continuous innovation in nursing education.

With the growth and aging of the Australian population, the demand for nursing professionals has become increasingly urgent. Last year, the Australian Prime Minister emphasized on social media: 'We need more nurses, midwives, teachers, and social workers.' To address the national shortage of nursing personnel, La Trobe'sRural Health Schoolhas further expanded the coverage of nursing education this year, vigorously promoting high-quality nursing teaching to meet the academic and practical needs of various students.

Mildura Campus

La Trobe UniversityMildura Campus has invested nearly 5 million Australian dollars to build a nursing and midwifery clinical simulation center, which has become a new highlight of nursing education in Australia.This advanced facility includes two high-tech simulation laboratories with four beds each, combined with teaching and student-exclusive areas, allowing nursing students to conduct clinical simulation training in facilities close to real hospital environments. This new experimental center is named after Dr. Deb Neal, in recognition of the thirty years of contributions made by Deb Neal, the first employee of the campus.

This advanced experimental center not only expands the capacity of the nursing program at the Mildura Campus but alsoprovides students with a learning platform close to a real hospital environment,allowing them to gain real clinical practice experience early in their careers.

Unique Advantages of Regional Campus Learning

At La Trobe University's regional campuses, you will enjoy a peaceful and relaxed lifestyle. Compared to Melbourne, these areas have lower living costs, convenient transportation, and abundant outdoor activity opportunities. La Trobe University maintains close cooperation with local medical institutions and community organizations,where you will not only be a student but also a part of the community,gaining valuable industry connections and internship opportunities. At the same time, as a student at a regional campus, you can enjoy a more personalized learning experience, with smaller campus sizes,you will receive more attention from teachers and staff.

Two Years to Achieve the Dream of Becoming a Registered Nurse

La Trobe University Master of Nursing Practice Program

Program Information:

Master of Nursing Practice

(Master of Nursing Practice)

CRICOS Code: 117009H

Commencement Date: Second Semester (August 2025)

Duration: Full-time 2 years

Tuition Fee: 42,200 AUD

Campus:Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura

Academic Requirements: No relevant academic background required, Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent

English Language Requirements: IELTS 7.0 (Academic), no less than 7.0 in each band; PTE total score 65 (Academic), no less than 65 in each band

Language scores can be accepted as a combination of two tests within six months.

Core Advantages of the Master of Nursing Practice Program

👩‍⚕️Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Nursing Knowledge: Covers primary care, acute care, chronic disease care, mental health, community care, and emergency care, helping students to be proficient in various nursing environments.

🥼Professional Skills Development: The course places special emphasis on important professional skills such as leadership, time management, critical thinking, and effective communication, comprehensively enhancing students' professional qualities.

🏥Advanced Nursing Simulation Laboratories: Through hands-on training in high-tech simulation laboratories equipped with real clinical environments, students' practical abilities and confidence will be significantly improved.

🩺Regional Campuses Close to the Community: By studying at the Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, and Mildura campuses, students will integrate into the community, gaining valuable industry connections and practical opportunities with local medical institutions.

Career Prospects: Becoming a Core Force in the Nursing Industry

Graduates of La Trobe University's Master of Nursing Practice program have broad career prospects and can choose to work in areas such as acute care, primary health, aged care, and community health. As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in diverse environments such as hospitals, community health centers, nursing homes, schools, and government agencies, providing high-quality nursing services to patients of all age groups.

Professional Accreditation

La Trobe University's Master of Nursing Practice program is undergoing accreditation by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and is expected to meet the industry qualification requirements for registered nurses. Graduates who complete the program and meet the registration requirements can apply for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), smoothly embarking on a new professional stage.

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