301591 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Conversion Program for Registered Nurses
BSc(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 003886K
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year
Introduction
This course is designed to build on the professional knowledge and experience of registered nurses from hospital-based courses, taking the study of the biological and behavioural sciences underlying nursing to greater depth. Emphasis is placed upon themaintenance and further development of students' professional competencies and on enhancing their capabilities as members of an inter-professional team in a changing health care system. The course will establish a basis for future postgraduate study forspecialisation and research. All students will have the opportunity to study core concepts of nursing that are concerned with the well being of the individual, family and community and can be applied to any nursing situation. Utilisation of the problem solving approach is stressed, with particular focus on the identification and assessment of health problems and nursing needs of individuals and their families.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Applicants must be registered with the Nurses Board of Western Australia and have completed a minimum of three years general and/or mental health training in a hospital-based school of nursing.
Specific Requirements
Nursing students are required to complete a health screening series. The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of prior learning or exemptions may be granted to students who have successfully completed approved tertiary studies at Curtin. Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis with applicants eligible to be awarded recognition of prior learning equivalent to two and a half years.
Duration and Availability
The course is three and a half years full-time study in which students may receive recognition of prior learning equivalent to two and a half years. The remaining year of study required for graduation may be completed within one year full-time or two years part-time equivalent. The course is predominantly comprised of units from the existing pre-registration undergraduate curriculum. Some units are available at regional centres. Many units are also available externally. External study programs must be arranged in consultation with the School's enrolment officer.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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| SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 500.0 | ||||
| 500.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 300718 | v.4 | Sociocultural Perspectives on Health 131 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300728 | v.2 | Professional Practice Issues 214 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303779 | v.3 | Health Assessment 261 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 300720 | v.2 | Research Foundation in Nursing 213 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300740 | v.2 | Management in Health Care 417 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303793 | v.2 | Professional Practice Contract 394 | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional units to select from in Year 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 1643 | v.7 | Human Biology 133 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 1644 | v.7 | Human Biology 134 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 2919 | v.4 | Palliative Care Nursing 260 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5152 | v.4 | Understanding Dying 260 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300723 | v.3 | Lifespan Development 233 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300730 | v.3 | Behavioural Response To Illness 234 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300732 | v.2 | Health Concepts in Family Care 315 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300734 | v.3 | Behavioural Perspectives on Families 335 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300738 | v.3 | Behavioural Perspectives of Mental Health 336 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303826 | v.2 | Strategic Planning for Nursing 365 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| NB | Electives indicated are to reflect recognition of prior learning awarded | ||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2007 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2007 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2008 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2008 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2007 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2007 | Kalgoorlie Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2007 | CSM Academy Singapore | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2007 | CSM Academy Singapore | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2008 | CSM Academy Singapore | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2008 | CSM Academy Singapore | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2007 | Nanyang Inst of Management | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2007 | S'pore HR Institute | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2007 | S'pore HR Institute | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2008 | S'pore HR Institute | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2008 | S'pore HR Institute | Semester 2 | 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.
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