The Master of Nursing degree is designed to prepare nurses for leadership roles in the health care system, or for further academic study in nursing at postgraduate level. The qualification is ideal for clinicians seeking to advance their careers. Your degree The program aims to provide an academic avenue for professional development, knowledge and comprehension of research methods and design, and of evidence-based practice. What you will study You will complete the following subjects: Essential Skills for Health Researchers Legal and Professional Issues Reflection for Practice Developments Nursing Care Effective Management in Health Promoting Clinical Excellence Effective Leadership in Health Tools for Practice Development Course Learning Outcomes Students graduating from the Master of Nursing will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge about recent developments in health and an appreciation of concepts and perspectives associated with nursing practice. Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to health in particular nursing practice. Demonstrate advance skills in investigating, analysing and synthesising information, problems, concepts and theories. Demonstrate advance skills in designing, applying, generating and evaluating theories, methodologies and concepts for professional practice or scholarship. Demonstrate advance skills in critical thinking and reflection. Demonstrate advance skills in justifying, interpreting and communicating propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions. Promote and implement the application of advanced communication, problem solving and critical reasoning in professional nursing practice. Articulate the application of knowledge and skills in planning and executing a substantial empirical based research-based initiative. Demonstrate initiative and judgement using a professional, ethical and holistic approach advocating for excellence in nursing.