Course summary
The Bachelor of Nursing provides students with a combination of foundational science, professional knowledge and clinical experiences to comprehensively prepare graduates for a career in nursing and health. The degree aims to produce graduates with the competence, confidence and flexibility to adapt to changes and contribute to innovation in the nursing profession and the health care system.
Graduates are equipped to apply sound evidence-based reasoning skills to their nursing practice, provide therapeutic care to patients, coordinate nursing care to individuals and groups, and work independently as well as collaborate in multidisciplinary teams for effective outcomes.
The Bachelor of Nursing provides students with a combination of foundational science, professional knowledge and clinical experiences to comprehensively prepare graduates for a career in nursing and health. The degree aims to produce graduates with the competence, confidence and flexibility to adapt to changes and contribute to innovation in the nursing profession and the health care system.
Graduates are equipped to apply sound evidence-based reasoning skills to their nursing practice, provide therapeutic care to patients, coordinate nursing care to individuals and groups, and work independently as well as collaborate in multidisciplinary teams for effective outcomes.
The course is responsive to contemporary nursing practices and provides content and clinical experiences as follows:
Professional areas: critical thinking and analysis, provision and coordination of person-centred care, independent and collaborative care, primary health care, mental health, acute and complex care, chronic disease management, palliative care, leadership and care management, aged care.
Biological sciences: anatomy, physiology, patho-physiology and pharmacology.
Social sciences: Australian health care system, Indigenous studies, philosophy, psychology and sociology for health sciences, legal and ethical studies and research methods.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | construct nursing practices on a comprehensive knowledge base to inform clinical reasoning and decision making to deliver sound judgements, safe, quality person centred care use and contribute to research as a basis for ongoing professional inquiry and evidence based nursing practice responsive to holistic patient/consumer need |
| Creativity | incorporate creativity, integrity, responsibility and accountability in professional work practices, community activities and ongoing learning |
| Ethical practice | assimilate professional attributes and adhere to professional ethical and legal standards set by the profession to ensure safe and effective nursing practice |
| Knowledge of a discipline | integrate and demonstrate the scope of nursing practice and a command of the factors that influence health outcomes for person centred care in a range of contexts |
| Lifelong learning | possess comprehensive clinical abilities to apply reflective and analytical skills in initiating, prioritising, performing, managing and evaluating nursing practices in a range of diverse consumer and health related circumstances and environments |
| Communication and social skills | demonstrate the ability to work independently and collaboratively with the consumer, the nursing team or as a member of an interdisciplinary health care teams and effectively lead the delivery of nursing |
| Cultural competence | apply and integrate an understanding of social, indigenous and cultural diversity, a local and international perspective, and respect for the identity and dignity of all persons |
Professional experience placements require students to fulfil certain pre-requisites prior to attending any placements (e.g. a working with children check and National Police Certificate). Prior to applying for this course, please consider the important information regarding these requirements.
The degree is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and provides the necessary qualification for graduates to be eligible to become a Registered Nurse in Australia.
Course overview
Course code
3005105
Course abbreviation
BN
Credit points
288
Equivalent units
24
Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
Duration
3 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Session 1 | 335151 | 055151 |
| Gold Coast | Session 1 | 335164 | 055471 |
| Lismore | Session 1 | 335101 | 055011 |
Fee information
International
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Session 1 | $24,080 ($3,010 per unit) | 016165C |
| Gold Coast | Session 1 | $24,080 ($3,010 per unit) | 016165C |
| Lismore | Session 1 | $24,080 ($3,010 per unit) | 016165C |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Nursing, a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of twenty four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising all units listed in the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules and complete all professional experience hours assigned to the units in which they are enrolled.
Professional Experience Learning
This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on School of Health and Human Sciences Professional Experience page must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.
Student Progression
A candidate who has twice not satisfactorily met the requirements of units which include professional experience learning will either be:
- excluded from the award; or
- subject to adequately demonstrated grounds of appeal (consistent with University Policy), permitted to re-enrol following approval by the Head of School.
Duration
The maximum duration for completion of the award of Bachelor of Nursing is seven (7) years in total which includes any period for a leave of absence. Candidates who have an interrupted study of more than 18 months will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Access & Inclusion website. If you have a disability or health condition which may impact on your ability to meet these requirements please refer to the Student Access & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. Assistance on how to enrol can be accessed here.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| BIO00307 - Human Physiology | Introductory | ||
| NRS10733 - Narratives of Health and Illness | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| CMM10580 - The Australian Health Care System | Introductory | ||
| BIO10662 - Systemic Anatomy | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| NRS10731 - The Discipline of Nursing | Introductory | ||
| NRS71005 - Essentials of Nursing and Care | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| NRS71003 - Health Assessment | Introductory | ||
| NRS71001 - Nursing and Lifespan Health | Introductory | ||
| From Year 3, follow the Session 1 Commencement - Full time from Year 2 for full-time progression or the Session 1 Commencement - Part time from Year 3 for part-time progression | |||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 3 prior to Year 1 | |||
| BIO10662 - Systemic Anatomy | Introductory | ||
| BIO00307 - Human Physiology | Introductory | ||
| Then follow the course progression for Session 1 Commencement (full-time or part-time) excluding the completed unit/s | |||
Notes
| Note 1: | Double-weighted unit |
| Note 2: | 40hrs Observation Placement |
| Note 3: | 120hrs General Placement |
| Note 4: | 120hrs Chronic Illness Placement |
| Note 5: | 120hrs Primary Care Placement |
| Note 6: | 80hrs Mental Health Placement |
| Note 7: | 120hrs Acute Care Placement |
| Note 8: | 80hrs Aged Care and Leadership Placement |
| Note 9: | 160hrs Speciality Placement |