B-NURS v.2 Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
BSc(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 041794K
Registered full-time Duration:
3.5 Years
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.
The Bachelor of Science (Nursing) is designed for those intending to practice as a registered nurse. This course provides a comprehensive program of study involving a diverse range of simulated practice and fieldwork, interprofessional learning, contemporary blended learning, advanced clinical skill development and opportunity for an international study experience.
Career Opportunities
Employment is available in diverse healthcare settings including teaching hospitals; public and private hospitals; mental health facilities and allied health services (clinics, alcohol and drug centres); community health agencies; aged care; primary healthcare settings; medical practices with general and specialist practitioners; and defence services.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
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.
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.
Those with an Australian recognised Enrolled Nurse qualification and who are enrolled with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse (Division 2) may be eligible for the Enrolled Nursing to Registered Nursing Stream and may receive exemption to the value of 200 credits. Those who are registered with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) may be eligible for the Registered Nurse Conversion Non-registration Steam and may receive exemption to the value of 500 credits. Those who have completed an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) equivalent diploma in nursing (minimum 3 years in duration), have current registration as a registered nurse in the country of qualification (or subsequent employment) and have completed a minimum of three months of fulltime employment as a registered nurse in a hospital with the last 5 years may be eligible for the Registered Nurse Conversion Australian Registration Stream and may receive exemption to the value of 500 credits. Those whose Australian registration has lapsed due to a lack of currency of practice (must have practiced within the last 10 years) may be eligible for the Registered Nurse Conversion Australian Registration Stream and may receive exemption to the value of 500 credits.
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.
Specific Course Completion Details
Students who have not successfully completed non-clinical units must do so within a period of two semesters in order to complete the course requirements. A break of more than one semester will incur additional clinical practice.Manual handling competency is a requirement for the course; training will be necessary in the first year of the course and a refresher course undertaken later in the course. 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: http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au
Course Entry/Completion Note
Applicants are required to successfully complete a Senior First Aid Certificate or equivalent by the completion of the first semester of the course. Students are also required to complete criminal record and health screening. Applicants should see advice for clinical health sciences students and police clearances and working with children checks.
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.
During the course there is considerable emphasis on developing relevant clinical skills to meet the needs of changing healthcare. A large proportion of the course involves simulated learning and practical experience in a variety of hospital and community settings and includes the care of people of all ages across healthy to acutely unstable states. Simulated practice supports the development of competency prior to fieldwork placements in a safe learning environment. Clinical visits range from observation visits to more prolonged periods in selected health agencies where students are given increasing involvement and responsibility in nursing activities under the supervision of academic and industry staff. Students commence clinical experience in second semester, which may involve a rural placement and shiftwork, including night duty and weekend work. Students may also choose to undertake an overseas placement as part of their 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
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| OR | |||||
| STRU-COMPN | v.2 | Comprehensive Stream (BSc Nursing) | 700.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| STRU-ENRNU | v.2 | Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Stream (BSc Nursing) | 700.0 | ||
| 700.0 | |||||
Further Information
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