Master of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)

Offered only at a master's level, completion of this degree will make you eligible to apply for authorisation as a nurse practitioner in Australia, graduating with the skills and expertise to make a substantial contribution to future healthcare policy and direction.

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

Please prepare the following documents to submit with your application:

1. academic transcripts or clinical qualifications/achievements
2. testamurs of degrees or diplomas
3. current authority to practice as a registered nurse in Australia
4. passport, birth certificate or citizenship certificate;
5. marriage certificate or other appropriate documentation, if your name has changed
6. curriculum vitae detailing both education and clinical experiences, job description, continuing education and advanced practice experience
7. minimum of two references from two senior clinicians attesting to your advanced practice experience and capabilities.
8. letter from employer confirming employment status
9. A letter of organisational support to carry out the clinical practicum (including 300 supernumerary integrated professional practice hours) prescribed in the course. View a template for this letter.
10. letter from nominated Primary Clinical Supervisor stating that he/she has sighted the supervisory role and is willing to fulfil the role of your mentor, teacher and supervisor while you participate in the required advanced practice hours
11. proposed Primary Clinical Supervisor's Curriculum Vitae (CV)
12. any other relevant documentation that you feel may support your application.

Further details can be found in the Nurse Practitioner Specific Admissions Criteria (word, 227KB)