B-NURSCON v.1 Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Conversion Program for Registered Nurses
BSc(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 003886K
Registered full-time Duration:
1 Year
Course Overview
Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications.
This course is designed to build on the professional knowledge and experience of registered nurses; through study of research, evidence informed practice and the biological and behavioural sciences underlying nursing. Emphasis is placed upon the maintenance and development of professional nursing competencies and enhancing capabilities as members of an interprofessional team in a changing health care system. The course will establish a basis for future postgraduate study, specialisation and research. Utilisation of the problem solving approach is promoted, with particular focus on the identification and assessment of health problems and nursing needs of individuals and their families.
Professional Recognition
This course has been designed to meet the regulations of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Completion of this course allows graduates to seek registration as a registered nurse (Division 1) with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Special Note
On completion of this course, you will not be eligible for registration to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN), unless you are able to meet the national registration standards. These include (but are not limited to): Assessment of your initial nursing qualification and registration; Criminal History Screening; English Language Proficiency; Assessment of any health, conduct or performance issues. For more information on the registration process or standards, please refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Bachelor Degree are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au and include flexible entry pathways. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
This program is available to: nurses who are currently registered within Australia wanting to upgrade their qualification from a nurse diploma (general) to a degree; nurses whose Australian registration has lapsed due to a lack of currency of practice (must have practiced within the last 10 years); registered general nurses from overseas wishing to gain registration in Australia (must hold qualifications that have been recognised via the Australian Qualifications Framework as equivalent to minimum of a 3 year diploma, meet Curtin nursing english and entry requirements and have a minimum of 12 months recent clinical nursing experience as a Registered General Nurse in a hospital). STAT is not accepted for entry to this course, but may be used to demonstrate English competence requirements.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to a Bachelor Degree with Honours and some Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Entry/Completion Note
To meet the regulations of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia students are expected to complete the course within 2.5 years. Failure to complete the course in the allocated time period may necessitate the completion of additional units to ensure currency of practice. Students undertaking this course for the purpose of Australian registration must meet the national registration standards. These include (but are not limited to): assessment of initial qualification and registration; criminal history screening; English language proficiency and assessment of health, conduct or performance issues.For more information on the registration process or standards, please refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au
Course Organisation
Bachelor Degrees typically contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may contain a range of majors, streams and/or minors for students to choose from to pursue learning in a specialised area of study.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. demonstrate accountable, safe, effective and innovative nursing care incorporating research evidence into nursing practice
2. use reflective, evidence based and problem solving approaches to the provision of nursing care
3. access and critically evaluate and utilise health care information
4. communicate effectively with individuals, families and communities within diverse health contexts
5. use technologies that assist the nurse to provide quality patient care within a changing health care environment
6. be an independent, self-directed learner who constructively reflects upon the health, social and educational experiences of self and others
7. incorporate regional, national, and global trends and innovations in health care into nursing practice
8. incorporate social, economic and cultural differences in the provision of culturally appropriate and sensitive nursing care in a variety of settings
9. demonstrate ethical practice in accordance with legislation, nursing practice standards and professional codes of conduct
Duration and Availability
The course is one year full-time study and may be completed within one year full-time or two years' part-time equivalent. Some units are available to be studied in the external mode. Australian citizens and permanent residents may have the choice of full-time or part-time study. International students studying in Australia on a student visa are required to undertake a full-time internal study load. There are two intakes each year, February and July.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | |||
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | Y | |||
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2015 | Singapore Campus | Trimester 1A | Y | ||||
| 2015 | Singapore Campus | Trimester 2A | Y | ||||
| 2015 | Singapore Campus | Trimester 3A | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 0 | |||||
| CMHL1000 | v.1 * | Foundations for Professional Health Practice | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| HUMB1000 | v.1 * | Human Structure and Function | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| NURS1000 | v.1 * | Foundations of Nursing Practice | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| CMHL1002 | v.1 * | Understanding Health and Health Behaviour | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| HUMB1001 | v.1 * | Integrated Systems Anatomy and Physiology | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| GMED2000 | v.1 * | Applied Bioscience for Chronic Conditions | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| NURS2000 | v.1 * | Behavioural Responses to Chronic Illness | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| NURS2002 | v.1 * | Integrated Nursing Practice | 48.0 | 25.0 | |
| NURS2003 | v.1 * | Behavioural Perspectives of Lifespan | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| NURS2005 | v.1 * | Integrated Clinical Practice | 48.0 | 25.0 | |
| GMED3000 | v.1 * | Applied Bioscience for Complex Care | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| CRIT3000 | v.1 * | Complex Nursing Practice 1 | 44.0 | 25.0 | |
| GMED3001 | v.1 * | Applied Bioscience for Critical Care | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| MENT3000 | v.1 * | Behavioural Perspectives of Mental Wellbeing | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| NURS3002 | v.1 * | Inquiry for Complex Care | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| CRIT3001 | v.1 * | Complex Nursing Practice 2 | 48.0 | 25.0 | |
| NURS4002 | v.1 * | Transitional Nursing Practice | 44.0 | 50.0 | |
| NURS3001 | v.1 * | Behavioural Responses to Acute Illness | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| NURS2001 | v.1 * | Inquiry for Chronic Care | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 500.0 | |||||
| Year 1 | |||||
| STRU-AREGN | v.2 | Registered Nurse Conversion Australian Registration Nurse Stream (BSc Nursing) | 700.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| STRU-CNVRN | v.2 | Registered Nurse Conversion Non-Registration Nurse Stream (BSc Nursing) | 700.0 | ||
| 700.0 | |||||
* Units marked with an asterisk reflect Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) awarded.
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