Leadership

Unit set code: HSPLEA | Study level: Postgraduate | Unit set type: Specialisation
Delivery mode
VU Online
Location
VU Online
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Overview

The registered nurse will identify and recommend evidence-based practice solutions for improving quality health care in the specialist area. Students will gain a high level of knowledge, confidence and competence in their specialisation. During the specialisation units, students will study and research the evidence-based practice needed to lead teams and shape the development and delivery of continuing professional development for nurses across health care services. They will also develop skills in finance and budgeting.

Unit set structure

To attain the Leadership specialisation, students must complete the following:

  • 48 credit points of core units
What is a unit?

A full course is made up of several smaller topics or subjects. These are referred to as 'units'.
Most courses have compulsory 'core' units, as well as optional units.

Credits

'Credit points' are the value that each unit contributes towards your course.
Most units at VU are worth 12 credit points. You will need to complete the required course credit points to graduate.

Units within this unit set

Nursing Management
HNO7005
Nursing Leadership and Management
HNO7006
Financial Management for Nurses
HNO7007
Research Project
HNO7901

As part of a course

This unit set is studied as part of the following course(s):

Master of Nursing
HMNG | Masters (coursework) degree | Duration: 2 years

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