Course

Bachelor of Nursing - Graduate Entry

Approved Abbreviation: BN

Western Sydney University Course Code: 4643.1

CRICOS Code: 050935E

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course was 2007, 2008.

This course prepares graduates for eligibility to apply for registration throughout Australia as beginning professional registered nurses. The focus of the course is on inquiry-based learning, critical thinking and reflective practice in relation to the theory and practice of nursing in health and health breakdown across the lifespan. Students study application of physical and behavioural sciences to nursing; inquiry and evidence-based practice principles; and utilisation within nursing; and the nursing care of individuals, families and groups from diverse backgrounds across the lifespan. The acquisition of nursing knowledge and skills will occur in campus-based simulated clinical practice settings and consolidation occurs as students undertake clinical placements in a variety of health care settings.

Study Mode
Two years full-time.

Advanced standing

In the Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) course recognition of prior learning (RPL) results in admission to the course. No further advanced standing (RPL) will be granted.

Accreditation
The Bachelor of Nursing – Graduate Entry has accreditation and approval from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). From 1 July 2010 the approval, recognition and accreditation of courses has been transferred to the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). Course accreditation can be checked on their website. Http://www.anmac.org.au/accreditation-services. Please note: from 1 July 2010 practitioners applying for registration as a nurse or midwife for the first time in Australia are required to demonstrate English language proficiency as specified by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). These requirements include: a) the IELTS examination (academic module) with a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking); or b) completion and an overall pass in the Occupational English Test (OET) with grades A or B only in each of the four components. For further details, refer to the NMBA website. Http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspx

Inherent requirements

Admission

To be eligible to undertake the course applicants must satisfy one of the following entry criteria:

completed an undergraduate degree with a focus in the biological sciences, or

completed an undergraduate degree with a focus in the arts/behavioural sciences, or

hold an overseas, 3 year post secondary school qualification as a registered nurse

In addition

all international students must meet a satisfactory English Language requirement in line with UWS policy

International applicants should contact International Office for details on admission. Contact information for the International Office is available via the UWS website.

http://sites.uws.edu.au/international

Special Requirements Prerequisites
To be enrolled in this course students must comply with the current occupational screening and vaccination policy of NSW Health at course commencement. The Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry) program incorporates the teaching of nursing practical techniques/skills and clinical training through physical contact between supervising clinicians, lecturers, students and patients of both genders and all backgrounds. This contact is guided by protocols and codes of conduct and is a compulsory requirement of the course as currently accredited. Students entering the program must do so with an understanding that accommodations cannot be made in this area for any reason.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 170 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Full-time

Year 1

Quarter 1 session

400776

Introduction to Nursing Practice

Autumn session

400753

Medical-Surgical Nursing 1

400754