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CSU's Bachelor of Nursing is a contemporary and competitive course, developed in close association with the industry to prepare graduates for a career in nursing. It is offered for on campus study and by distance education, with a range of credit packages available.

Developed in close association with the nursing profession and healthcare industries, CSU's Bachelor of Nursing is a fully accredited course and addresses the needs of today's nurse. A rewarding and diverse career path, nursing is a health profession concerned with caring for people of all ages.

CSU plays a leading role in nursing education in Australia, providing clinical education in many areas of nursing. Our students receive a thorough education that balances theory and clinical practice.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to the course, applicants are required to hold one of the following:

Enrolled/Division 2 Nurse (TAFE NSW Certificate IV in Nursing Course No. 3262) (undertaken from 2008)

Enrolled Nurse/Division 2 Nurse with a Certificate IV or Conversion to Cert IV TAFE NSW Course No. 3228 (undertaken prior to 2008)

Enrolled/Division 2 Nurse TAFE Diploma of Nursing Course No. 4393

Enrolled/Division 2 Nurse Diploma of Nursing Course Numbers HLT51607 or HLT51612

Enrolled/Division 2 Nurses Advanced Certificate with at least five years' experience and 1 - 2 in-service courses (1 - 2 day course)

Enrolled/Division 2 Nurses Hospital Certificate with at least five years experience, evidence of regular continuing education and 3 - 4 in-service courses (1 - 2 day course)

completion of the equivalent of the first year of the Charles Sturt University Bachelor of Nursing on campus.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Requires clinical practicum.

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CSU's Master of Nursing provides registered nurses with an opportunity to build on their undergraduate learning, extend their clinical focus and develop research related skills.

Students may tailor their study to suit particular areas of interest and experience, by electing from areas of specialisation: Chronic and Complex Nursing, Clinical Education, Emergency Nursing, Leadership and Management, Mental Health, Palliative Care, Primary Health Care or Professional Nursing Studies.

Students may also choose to complete 32 points (four subjects) to graduate with a Graduate Certificate in their area of specialisation, or 64 points (eight subjects) to gain a Graduate Diploma in their specialist area.

International students are able to undertake the Clinical Education or Professional Nursing Studies specialisations.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for this course must hold a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent, or professional qualification which leads to registration as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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Nursing plays a key role in health services across the world, and professional nurses work in a wide variety of settings. The Bachelor of Nursing equips graduates with the key knowledge and skills necessary for the practice of nursing. Students who successfully complete 6 trimesters of full-time study (or part time equivalent) exit with a Bachelor of Nursing and eligibility to seek Registered Nurse status with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) as a professional nurse in Australia and by mutual recognition in New Zealand. The course aims to give graduates an appreciation of the value of life-long learning and a firm foundation for further study at a postgraduate level.

In addition, students who hold an un-restricted Enrolled Nurse qualification registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) who enter at the beginning of the second year of the course and successfully complete two years of full-time study may receive a Bachelor of Nursing and eligibility for Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

Students may commence study in Trimester 1 of the first year of the course. During the first two trimesters they will undertake Science for Nursing and Foundations of Nursing units, which will be offered via blended learning in the on-campus mode only. This study mode consists of fully on-campus face-to-face teaching of all theory and clinical skills and off-campus clinical placements of 120 hours for Trimester 1 and 120 hours for Trimester 2. The second and third years of the course will be offered both on and off campus via the Blended Learning mode*.

Students may exit the course at the end of first year and seek Advanced Standing into the TAFE Diploma of Nursing and seek Endorsed Enrolled Nurse status with the NMBA.

* Blended learning refers to a combination of mandatory on-campus intensive schools, structured online learning and clinical practice blocks.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

3 years (144 credit points)

(a) (i) be qualified for admission (see Admission Rule Undergraduate Policy), and

(ii) if admitted on the basis of an Australian school-leaving qualification, have achieved a pass in English and a science subject (other than Mathematics) in that school-leaving qualification; or

2 years (96 credit points)

(b) hold an unrestricted Enrolled Nurse qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or equivalent under the Australian Quality Framework; or

2 years 3 months (108 credit points)

(c) for international students hold a minimum 2 year FTE post-secondary equivalent to AQF Level 5 Diploma in Nursing and be registered, licensed or recognised in their own country as registered or a professional nurse in the last ten years; and (i) have an IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.5 with no sub-band score less than 6.0 (or equivalent TOEFL score of at least 91 in the Internet-based Text with not less than 22 in the written component and 20 in Listening, Speaking and Reading); or (ii) successful completion of an advanced EAP program at the University of New England English Language Centre (equivalent to IELTS 6.5); or

1 year (48 credit points)

(d) hold the University of New England AQF Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Nursing; or

3 years (144 credit points)

(e) successfully undertake an interview conducted by a panel of UNE academic registered nurses.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

Candidates must complete 880 hours of clinical practice, which is undertaken in each trimester in health facilities in NSW. Clinical practice is normally organised in block placements of two to four weeks throughout the six trimesters of the course. Clinical placements occur in most area health services of NSW.

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The Master of Nursing at UNE has a strong emphasis on the development and application of evidence-based practice and scholarship in contemporary healthcare practice, education and research settings. This course prepares students for advanced nursing practice in modern and complex healthcare, and related environments, where nurses continue to make significant contributions and take leadership roles.

Using a variety of learning strategies and flexible delivery options, the Master of Nursing enables students to align their study with their career goals by selecting a clinical, research or professional pathway. Specialisations are available in clinical management, clinical practice, learning and teaching in healthcare, mental health, rural health, or safety and quality in healthcare. Alternatively, the general program enables students to design their own program of study from the offerings within the course to address areas of specialty practice not currently offered as specialty streams or students can combine subjects for a broader focus.

To consolidate students Master of Nursing studies students will undertake a capstone unit or a research project in the final teaching periods. This will enable students to apply their knowledge, investigate practice problems, or professional issues and seek innovative solutions to real concerns in healthcare.

The course provides a pathway to the Doctor of Philosophy and other doctoral programs.

Students who choose the research pathway and achieve 5.5 GPA results can proceed to a doctoral program and pursue an Academic/Research career.

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall hold a current Nursing registration (eg Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia) or equivalent and either:

(a) hold the AQF Level 7 degree of Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent; or

(b) hold an AQF Level 8 graduate certificate or graduate diploma in Nursing; or

(c) satisfy the School by means of other relevant nursing qualifications and workplace experience [at least equivalent to Admission Rule (a)] of adequate preparation for candidature.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

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A Bachelor of Nursing at CQUniversity will equip you with the theoretical, practical and research knowledge required to be a competent and effective nursing professional. The program incorporates 840 hours of clinical placement. Our clinical placement strategy is highly successful and offers placement across Australia. Throughout the entirety of the program, your education will consist of a combination of online interactive learning, face-to-face teaching and clinical placements, providing the right balance of theory and workplace learning opportunities to ensure highly employable, confident and work-ready graduates.

CQUniversity’s team of dedicated educators are experienced clinical nurses with a wide range of academic achievements in nursing specialities. Our close industry links ensure the program is constantly updated and responsive to industry needs. In addition, we have taken in-depth lessons from our distance education programs and applied these to offer a flexible and engaged learning environment for all. You are able to study our nursing programs from any location in Australia by distance education, giving you the opportunity to balance study with your work and life commitments.

Courses undertaken in the Bachelor of Nursing are designed to prepare you for the everyday role of being a nurse. At the same time the program allows for the incorporation of elective courses in the second or third year, providing you the option to specialise in an area of interest.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Not open to international students.

You will be required to undertake approximately 840 hours of off campus clinical placements during the three year program.

There are compulsory residential schools and workshops for distance students.

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