Online Nursing Research Degree :: Accredited Universities

The School of Nursing and Midwifery, through its clinical partnership program and community links, has an established research program grounded in clinical practice while embracing the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of nursing. A major research focus of the School examines symptoms and risk management associated with a wide range of chronic illnesses. Other areas of research include the exploration of symptoms and risk management associated with management of patients in acute and critical care contexts. The research area of health services evaluation involves a critical evaluation of current health services models and the development of alternative models of health services delivery.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have demonstrated evidence of a high standard of research ability. This is normally an Honours year to H2B (60%+) standard or a research masters degree. However, other evidence of research ability may be considered, and could include a thesis as part of an international undergraduate degree or coursework masters; relevant refereed publications; research awards; or research experience.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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This course offers studies in advanced nursing to prepare candidates for positions of leadership roles and positions of responsibility in the health care system. It is a 100 per cent research degree for which candidates are required to submit a major thesis of 70,000 words for examination. Specialist areas of research include community nursing, nurse education, acute care, palliative care, ethical and moral issues, legal issues, rural health care practice, chronic illness, midwifery, mental health, nursing informatics, gerontics and health services operations management. Graduates are often employed in a wide range of senior positions in health care and in educational settings

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a Bachelor of Nursing with honours 1, honours 2A, or honours upper 2B or hold qualifications deemed equivalent by the faculty board.

Other Fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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Interested in sharing your passion for nursing with the next generation? The Nursing Education specialization of our Master of Science in Nursing prepares nurses for various roles in nurse education—in both clinical and academic settings. Graduates of this program may teach in nursing schools or teaching hospitals, providing patient and staff education.

The Nursing Education specialization is designed to provide courses that will equip students with a comprehensive education grounded in nursing theory and research, a practical knowledge of legal and ethical issues in healthcare, and specialized skills in areas such as teaching strategies and curriculum development.

The Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Nursing Education program is intended for registered nurses who have already completed their bachelor’s degree in nursing. Registered nurses who do not yet have a bachelor's degree in nursing but would like to pursue a MSN degree may do so through our RN to MSN Bridge program. Open to registered nurses who already possess an associates degree in nursing, this program allows RNs to graduate directly with their MSN degree without being required to complete a separate bachelor's degree program.

MSN students specializing in Nursing Education will gain the skills necessary to transform their nursing experience into teaching expertise. Students acquire the tools to develop and manage classes through courses including Issues in Nursing Education; Teaching Strategies in Nursing Education; and Curriculum Development, Implementation, and Evaluation.

In addition to coursework, students will have the opportunity to attain classroom and clinical experience during the Nursing Education Practicum course.

Entry Requirements

Application

A completed application.

Resume

A resume or curriculum vitae.

Statement of Goals

A statement of your goals reflecting the academic, professional, and personal goals you would like to achieve through your work with Aspen University. Your goals statement will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee as part of the application process. The statement of goals should be between 300 - 500 words.

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Transcripts

Evidence of a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from a school accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or the National League for Nursing, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.Official transcripts of all previous baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate study must be sent directly to Aspen University by the granting institution(s).

Registered Nurse Licensure

Current licensure as a registered nurse in the United States or Canada

Nursing Experience

A minimum of one year of nursing experience completed within the past five years (Students for whom an exception is made will be advised to take core courses the first year of study while working to meet the experience requirement).

Military Documentation (Optional)

A Military ID or DD214 for those who qualify for the military discount program.

Transfer Credit Evaluation (Optional)

Students who have earned college credit may submit a transfer credit evaluation report with corresponding course descriptions, and official transcripts from accredited institutions in order to determine which credits may be applied toward the requirements of a program at Aspen University.

Other Fees

Annual Technology Fee - $150

Graduation (one time) - $100

Proctored Examination (per exam) - $100

Textbooks - $1200

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This course is designed to meet the needs of nurses in the international arena. It is delivered entirely via distance learning and aims to advance their knowledge and practice to enable them to meet the increasingly complex and dynamic demands of caring for critically ill patients. The course will promote evidence based international guidelines, policy, ethics and world class research in order to cultivate nurses who can effectively use analytical and problem solving skills to evaluate and apply a range of contemporary evidence to their own practice.The course will also foster innovation and creativity in order to nurture critical care nurses who are able to influence practice,service delivery, and effect change.

Entry Requirements

Candidates will need to have a Degree and 2 years professional experience of working within a critical care environment. All applicants will be required to demonstrate the university standard of English language (IELTS) at Level 6.5 (including written English) prior to commencement on the course.

All students who have not previously studied at a UK university are expected to undertake the ‘Preparation to Success’ learning package prior to commencement of this course.

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Similar to our MSc Advanced Practice course, this route allows you to apply advanced practice to the specialisation of diabetes nursing.

For a qualified nurse currently working in diabetes nursing, this course provides the opportunity to take the next step to an advanced career role. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need to practice at an advanced level, as well as the ability to critically appraise relevant health and social policy.

You'll also acquire the knowledge and skills you need to address ethical and professional issues, as well as developing a critical and evaluative approach to current research relating to the aetiology, altered physiology, clinical features, and acute and chronic complications of diabetes mellitus.

As a graduate, you'll enjoy increased employment opportunities in the nursing profession.

You'll develop a combination of theoretical and practical skills in this course, including critical thinking when considering the issues associated with practice, knowledge and application of research methods and their application, and efficient approaches to time management, prioritisation and workload planning. You will also learn to recognise and manage the personal stresses of the profession, and become proficient in the use of the latest technologies in the practice of your role.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a UK degree . We look for applicants to have a background in Professionals caring for the public in order to be eligible for the programme.
We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience within the industry.
If English is not your first language, it is usually required that you sit an English language test in order to gain entry onto our postgraduate programmes. This course requires the standard IELTS 6.0 with no individual component score of less than 5.5 or equivalent.

Other Fees

Home/EU Dissertation: £350

Overseas Dissertation: £1080

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