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About the course
If you're a registered nurse looking to progress your career, La Trobe's fully online Master of Mental Health Nursing expands your knowledge and skills in providing recovery-based care for consumers with mental health conditions. Developed in collaboration with Mental Health Clinical Services, you'll learn how to provide evidence-based mental health care in a range of health settings and build the specialised skills to work with groups ranging from children to the elderly, and in areas such as addiction, eating disorders, depression and anxiety.
Career outcome
Graduates may find employment in a variety of roles including:Mental health nurseWork closely with individuals experiencing mental ill health to promote their wellbeing, recovery, and inclusion within the community.Clinical nurse managerLead, guide, and support nursing teams responsible for general, mental health and addiction services.Clinical nurse specialistprovide care and support to consumers and their families, transcribe doctor's orders, review charts, and administer medications or treatments.
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