Item | Details |
|---|---|
Programme: | Master of Nursing
[ALL SPECIALISATION]
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Date: | 12 May 2026 (Tue) |
Time: | 5:30pm |
Registration: | https://hkmu.zoom.us/meeting/register/VwLf28ACSQ6-gmNXZlOoIA |
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 recognised as a global trend to promote advanced and specialised nursing practice.
The programme is designed for nurses who are planning to enhance their professional development in the specialty area:
Specialisation 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.
Specialisation in Management and Leadership:
Nurses who are interested to develop the skills, knowledge and attributes required for leadership and management roles in healthcare.
Specialisation in Advanced Renal Care:
Nurses who are currently practising in Medicine Unit, Renal Unit or Hemodialysis centre or those who are interested in renal nursing.
Upon successfully completing the programme, students should be able to:
Additional requirement for Pathway 1 applicants:
Possess a Post-registration Certificate Course qualification in Respiratory Nursing (for specialisation in Advanced Respiratory Nursing) or Renal Nursing
(for specialisation in Advanced Renal Care), awarded by the Institute of Advanced Nursing Studies, Hospital Authority.
| Course Title (credit-units) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | *NURS 8622NEF Future Challenges and Contemporary Issues in Advanced Nursing Practice (3) | ||
| NURS 8623NEF Contemporary Health Services Management (3) | |||
| NURS 8614NEF Research Methodology (3) | |||
| Specialty Courses | *NURS 8625NEF Cardiopulmonary Physiology, Respiratory Assessment and Procedure (3) | *NURS 8630NEF Clinical Governance and Risk Management (3) | *NURS 8637NEF Foundations of Renal Nursing (3) |
| *NURS 8627NEF Respiratory Disease Management and Care (3) | *NURS 8631NEF Human Resources Management in Healthcare (3) | *NURS 8638NEF Chronic Kidney Disease and Management (3) | |
| *NURS 8628NEF Respiratory Failure and Ventilatory Support (3) | *NURS 8632NEF Economics and Finance Management in Healthcare (3) | *NURS 8645NEF Personalised Care in Kidney Diseases: Advances and Applications (3) | |
| *NURS 8626NEF Chronic Lung Disease and Management and Care (6) | *NURS 8629NEF Leadership in Healthcare (6) | *NURS 8646NEF Contemporary Renal Replacement Therapy (6) | |
| Capstone / Practicum | NURS 8624NEF Capstone Project (6) | NURS 8648NEF Clinical Practicum (Renal Care) (6) | |
| Award | Master of Nursing (with specialisation in Advanced Respiratory Nursing) [30 credit-units] | Master of Nursing (with specialisation in Management and Leadership) [30 credit-units] | Master of Nursing (with specialisation in Advanced Renal Care) [30 credit-units] |
| Remark: Students enrolled in Master of Nursing with a specialisation 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) | |
| NURS 8623NEF Contemporary Health Services Management (3) | ||
| NURS 8614NEF Research Methodology (3) | ||
| Specialty Courses | *NURS 8625NEF Cardiopulmonary Physiology, Respiratory Assessment and Procedure (3) | *NURS 8645NEF Personalised Care in Kidney Diseases: Advances and Applications (3) |
| *NURS 8627NEF Respiratory Disease Management and Care (3) | *NURS 8646NEF Contemporary Renal Replacement Therapy (6) | |
| *NURS 8628NEF Respiratory Failure and Ventilatory Support (3) | ||
| Capstone / Practicum | NURS 8624NEF Capstone Project (6) | NURS 8648NEF Clinical Practicum [Renal Care] (6) |
| Award | Master of Nursing (with specialisation in Advanced Respiratory Nursing) [24 credit-units] | Master of Nursing (with specialisation in Advanced Renal Care) [24 credit-units] |
| Remark: Students enrolled in Master of Nursing with a specialisation 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 | Language | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
7 July 2025 (Monday) | 17:30
| English and Chinese | Zoom (Click here for registration) |
