NP course at QUT.(Queensland University of Technology )(Brief Article)

From: Australian Nursing Journal | Date: August 1, 2005 | Copyright information

Advanced nursing roles will be available to more Queensland nurses following the introduction of a Masters in Clinical Nursing at Queensland University of Technology.

Nurses who have completed a three-year undergraduate degree, a graduate diploma in a recognised specialty, and have three years experience nursing at an advanced level will be eligible for the ...

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