International students with a recognised Bachelor degree in Nursing can accelerate their career progression by undertaking the Master of Nursing International at UOW. The Master of Nursing International is a two year degree that is designed to prepare nurses for professional roles in health care system. The main objectives of the degree are to provide an academic avenue for professional development, knowledge and comprehension of research and the application of evidence-based practise. Please note that completion of this course does not lead to eligibility to apply for registration as a nurse in Australia. What you will study The course is designed to build upon the academic strengths of the School of Nursing including Primary Health, Mental Health, Aged & Dementia Care, Clinical Excellence, Reflection in Practice, and Research Principles & Methods. These topics will facilitate all-round development of health professionals to seamlessly transition into professional roles in health care system. You will complete the following subjects: Essential Skills for Health Researchers Legal and Professional Issues Reflection for Practice Effective Management in Health Tools for Practice Development Policy and Practice in the Care of Older People Facilitation and Education Skills for Practice Development Effective Leadership in Health Developments Nursing Care Psychoactive Substance and Mental Health Fundamentals for HDR Writing Promoting Clinical Excellence Community Development Nursing: Theory and Practice Global Workplace Practice Professional Development Experience Plus a Minor Project Course Learning Outcomes Students graduating from the Master of Nursing International 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 advanced skills in investigating, analysing and synthesising information, problems, concepts and theories. Demonstrate advanced skills in designing, applying, generating and evaluating theories, methodologies and concepts for professional practice or scholarship. Demonstrate advanced skills in critical thinking and reflection. Demonstrate advanced 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. Demonstrate knowledge of the contexts of nursing and an appreciation of the local, national and global health care perspectives. Demonstrate advanced skills in the application of competent, caring and professional nursing practice in the workplace.