- The Master of Nursing (MN) curriculum offered by NUS reflects the current healthcare needs and the importance of advanced nursing practice. Students receive advanced clinical knowledge, skills and acquired professional attitude from a range of disciplines in advanced nursing practice, clinical medicine, social sciences and public health. Students acquire and apply learnt knowledge and skills not only on campus but also in clinical practice settings. Upon successful completion of the 18-month MN programme, graduates are eligible to apply for APN provisional license with the Singapore Nursing Board (SNB) to continue a 12-month supervised practice and be certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN).