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About the course
Gain the clinical skills and experience you need to become a registered nurse (RN) in just two years with La Trobe's Master of Nursing Practice.In this degree, you'll build on your existing Bachelor's degree qualification – in any discipline – and develop the clinical knowledge and skills you'll need to upskill or change careers in the health sector. You'll learn the theory from leading clinicians and academics at the La Trobe Rural Health School and then apply it in the real world with clinical placements (800 hours) in leading regional and rural hospitals and healthcare providers.
Career outcome
Graduate ready for nursing positions in acute, subacute, primary health and community health settings, caring for patients across the lifespan, from paediatrics to the older adult.As a registered nurse (RN), possible career settings include:clinics and hospitalshomes and hospicesaged care settingsschools and universitiescommunity healthcare settingsgovernment agencies and private industry. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
