Nurses are an integral part of society. They are problem-solvers and pillars of strength. Through scholarship and leadership, nurses can challenge, reform, improve and enrich healthcare now and into the future.
This advanced degree is suited to nurses currently working in orthopaedic nursing who want to pursue leadership or research roles.
What will you do?
Our Master of Nursing Science (Orthopaedic Nursing) offers a comprehensive grounding in research methods and critical analysis. You will:
build management and clinical enquiry skills
gain hands-on experience in simulations and skills laboratories
partner with an expert in your field of study who’ll support and encourage your academic development
undertake 9-units of research either by dissertation or a systematic review project.
Career Readiness
This program prepares students to undertake senior roles as Registered Nurses in the area of specialisation. Graduates are prepared for careers in senior nursing clinical practice or management, or can begin a career in nursing research.
Potential careers
Specialist Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Degree Structure
The program is structured in two stages:
Stage 1
Students must complete the courses as outlined under the study plan to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science (Orthopaedic Nursing).
Stage 2
With an additional one year of fulltime study, students can complete this program by Research or Coursework.