Bachelor of Nursing
Course Duration
It typically takes 3 years’ full time or equivalent part time to complete Bachelor of Nursing. Major areas of study include anatomy and physiology, community care nursing, mental health nursing, acute care nursing and medical surgical nursing with an emphasis on research-based practice.
Course Structure
The course comprises of theoretical and practical content that is backed by practice laboratories, clinical simulation and practice. It also prepares one to be competent for diverse and complex health care environments through ground-breaking research and academic excellence.
Additionally, applicants are required to have successfully completed a LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy) test and exhibit competency at Level 4. Applicants are also required to provide evidence of following things to get eligible for professional experience placements:
- National Police Clearance
- Working with Children Check
- Immunisation record
Entry Requirements
- Completed secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate
- Completed a relevant diploma or Certificate IV with relevant work experience
- Achieved an overall score of: 7 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with no band less than 7
Course Outcome
- Assess, plan, execute and evaluate nursing care for patients as per the approved nursing practice and standards
- Make use of leadership skills and knowledge to ensure quality improvement and safety to deliver care
- Promote organised process of evaluation, translation and application of scientific evidence to enhance nursing practise
- Participate in health education and other health promotion activities
- Administer and coordinate the work of Enrolled Nurses and other health care workers
- Examine how healthcare policies influence healthcare systems and nursing practices
- Blend previous and newly acquired knowledge, skills and attributes to address the healthcare needs of culturally diverse individuals precisely
Job Outcome
- Nurse Practitioner
- Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
- Developmental Disability or Mental Retardation Nurse
- Registered Nurse (Medical)
- Mental Health or Psychiatric Nurse
- Medical Practice Nurse
- Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
- Registered Nurse (Surgical)
- Peri operative or Operating Room Nurse
- Other Registered Nurses