Bachelor of Nursing Science - Graduate Entry (072637M)

Program Description

Students can use credit from another undergraduate degree they’ve completed to make a career change to become a registered nurse. In this practical degree, students will learn about anatomy and physiology, drug therapy, comprehensive health assessment and care of people. The will learn from experienced clinicians in work placements in hospitals, aged-care facilities, health agencies and community settings. When students graduate from this program, they may apply for registration as a nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). On completion of their nursing program they will need to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) registration standards including English Language Skills and Criminal History. Students should review these standards on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia website: NMBA registration standards. In this program students will:

• Complete 800 hours of work placements in clinical settings

• Learn about anatomy and physiology, comprehensive health assessment, and drug therapy • Assess and care for patients • Continue learning through an honours or Master’s program to specialise in nursing

No further credit can be applied for from the undergraduate degree.