With the growing demand for healthcare services due to demographic trend of longevity, complexity of diseases spectrum, and rapid development of medical technologies, the advancement of professional competence of nurses is needed. It is imperative for nurses not only assuming a more advanced role, but also engaging in the functions and responsibilities with expanded scope and increased complexity. It has been recognized as a global trend to promote advanced and specialized nursing practice.
The programme is designed for nurses who are planning to enhance their professional development in the specialty area:
Specialization in Advanced Respiratory Nursing:
Nurses who are currently working in Respiratory Unit, Medicine and Geriatrics Unit, High Dependency Unit, Ventilator Care Unit or those who are interested in respiratory nursing.
Specialization in Management and Leadership:
Nurses who are interested to develop the skills, knowledge and attributes required for leadership and management roles in healthcare.
Specialization in Extensive End-of-Life Care: (Launching from: 2025 Autumn Term)
Nurses who are taking on active roles and interested to develop their competence in the area of Extensive End-of-Life Care.
Upon successfully completing the programme, students should be able to:
Flexible Learning (New)
Allow Postgraduate Diploma early exit. Students will be able to obtain a Postgraduate Diploma qualification in 12 months part-time.
Course Exemption for Hospital Authority's Post-registration Certificate Course qualification(s) (New)
Course exemption through Pathway 1 Entry is offered for Advanced Respiratory Nursing or Extensive End-of-Life Care specialization students with relevant Post-registration Certificate Course (PRCC) qualification(s).
Professional Collaboration
Collaborate with the Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care in offering the teaching and clinical training for Extensive End-of-Life Care specialization.
Additional requirement for Pathway 1 applicants:
Possess a Post-registration Certificate Course qualification in Respiratory Nursing (for specialization in Advanced Respiratory Nursing) or Palliative Care Nursing (for specialization in Extensive End-of-Life Care), awarded by the Institute of Advanced Nursing Studies, Hospital Authority
| Course Titles (credit-units) | ||
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| Core Courses | NURS 8622NEF Future Challenges and Contemporary Issues in Advanced Nursing Practice (3) |
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| NURS 8614NEF Research Methodology (3) |
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| NURS 8623NEF Contemporary Health Services Managements (3) |
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| Specialty Courses | NURS 8625NEF Cardiopulmonary Physiology, Respiratory Assessment and Procedure (3) |
NURS 8630NEF Clinical Governance and Risk Management (3) |
| NURS 8627NEF Respiratory Disease Management and Care (3) |
NURS 8631NEF Human Resources Management in Healthcare (3) |
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| NURS 8628NEF Respiratory Failure and Ventilatory Support (3) |
NURS 8632NEF Economics and Finance Management in Healthcare (3) |
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| NURS 8626NEF Chronic Lung Disease Management and Care (6) |
NURS 8629NEF Leadership in Healthcare (6) |
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| Capstone/Practicum | NURS 8624NEF Capstone Project (6) |
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| Award | Master of Nursing (with specialization in Advanced Respiratory Nursing) (Total: 30) |
Master of Nursing (with specialization in Management and Leadership) (Total: 30) |
| Course Title (credit-units) | |||
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| Core Courses | *NURS 8622NEF Future Challenges and Contemporary Issues in Advanced Nursing Practice (3) |
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| NURS 8623NEF Contemporary Health Services Management (3) |
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| NURS 8614NEF Research Methodology (3) |
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| Specialty Courses | *NURS 8625NEF Cardiopulmonary Physiology, Respiratory Assessment and Procedure (3) |
*NURS 8630NEF Clinical Governance and Risk Management (3) |
*NURS 8612NEF Contemporary Issues in Extensive End-of-Life Care (3) |
| *NURS 8627NEF Respiratory Disease Management and Care (3) |
*NURS 8631NEF Human Resources Management in Healthcare (3) |
*NURS 8613NEF Integrative Symptom Management in EELC (3) |
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| *NURS 8628NEF Respiratory Failure and Ventilatory Support (3) |
*NURS 8632NEF Economics and Finance Management in Healthcare (3) |
*NURS 8615NEF Discourse on Life (3) |
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| *NURS 8626NEF Chronic Lung Disease Management and Care (6) |
*NURS 8629NEF Leadership in Healthcare (6) |
*NURS 8616NEF Therapeutic Communication in EELC (3) |
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| / | / | *NURS 8617NEF Mindfulness (3) |
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| Capstone / Practicum | NURS 8624NEF Capstone Project (6) |
NURS 8620NEF Clinical Practicum (6) |
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| Award | Master of Nursing (with specialization in Advanced Respiratory Nursing) [30 credit-units] |
Master of Nursing (with specialization in Management and Leadership) [30 credit-units] |
Master of Nursing (with specialization in Extensive End-of-Life Care) [30 credit-units] |
| Remark: Students enrolled in Master of Nursing with a specialization may opt for Postgraduate Diploma Early Exit Award if they have successfully completed the specified 18 credit-units of courses (courses with * in the above table). | |||
| Course Title (credit-units) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | *NURS 8622NEF Future Challenges and Contemporary Issues in Advanced Nursing Practice (3) |
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| NURS 8623NEF Contemporary Health Services Management (3) |
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| NURS 8614NEF Research Methodology (3) |
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| Specialty Courses | *NURS 8625NEF Cardiopulmonary Physiology, Respiratory Assessment and Procedure (3) |
*NURS 8615NEF Discourse on Life (3) |
| *NURS 8627NEF Respiratory Disease Management and Care (3) |
*NURS 8616NEF Therapeutic Communication in EELC (3) |
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| *NURS 8628NEF Respiratory Failure and Ventilatory Support (3) |
*NURS 8617NEF Mindfulness (3) |
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| Capstone / Practicum | NURS 8624NEF Capstone Project (6) |
NURS 8620NEF Clinical Practicum (6) |
| Award | Master of Nursing (with specialization in Advanced Respiratory Nursing) [24 credit-units] |
Master of Nursing (with specialization in Extensive End-of-Life Care) [24 credit-units] |
| Remark: Students enrolled in Master of Nursing with a specialization may opt for Postgraduate Diploma Early Exit Award if they have successfully completed the specified 12 credit-units of courses (courses with * in the above table). | ||
Graduates will be able to enhance professional development and gain competitive edge with more career advancement opportunities.
*Completion of this programme would not lead to eligibility of registering as Registered Nurse (RN) with the Nursing Council of Hong Kong
Date | Time | Venue |
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8 January 2025 (Wednesday) | 5:30 – 7:00 pm
| Zoom (Click here for registration) |
