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Course Information

Bachelor of Science (Nursing Studies)

Effective from 01-JAN-2019 : Code Y61

This course provides Registered Nurses qualifying at diploma level in their country of origin with an opportunity to obtain an Australian degree. The course is not Professionally-Accredited and therefore does not lead to registration with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide comprehensive nursing care.
2. Conduct a comprehensive and systematic nursing Assessment.
3. Coordinate, organise and provide nursing care that includes the assessment of individuals /groups, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
4. Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis related to self-appraisal, professional development and the value of evidence and research for practice with reflection on practice, feelings and beliefs and the consequences of these for individuals/groups.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the role of the Registered Nurse that encompasses professional, legal and ethical responsibilities including accountability for practice, functioning in accordance with legislation affecting nursing and health care, and the protection of individual and group rights.
6. Establish, maintain and appropriately conclude therapeutic relationships.
7. Establish, sustain and conclude professional relationships with individuals/groups through an understanding of Registered Nurses' contribution to the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
8. Evaluate progress towards expected individual/group health outcomes in consultation with individuals/groups, significant others and interdisciplinary health care team.
9. Participate in ongoing professional development of self and others.
10. Plan nursing care in consultation with individuals/groups, significant others and the interdisciplinary health care team.
11. Practice responsibly in accordance with legislation affecting nursing practice and health care.
12. Practice within a professional and ethical nursing Framework.
13. Provide comprehensive, safe and effective evidence-based nursing care to achieve identified individual/group health outcomes.
14. Review, analyse and synthesise knowledge to enable the provision of comprehensive, safe and effective evidence-based nursing care to achieve identified individual/group health outcomes.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• AQF Cert IV;
• Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test; or
• Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test;
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to be Registered Nurses in their country of origin.

Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 3 Years
• Part Time: 6 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Part Time, Full Time
• South West (Bunbury): Full Time, Part Time
• Online: Part Time, Full Time
• Health Careers International India: Full Time

Course Coordinator

Mrs Fiona FOXALL

Course Structure

Note: The remaining 16 units will be credited as Advanced Standing

* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.