Course Structure

It is essential that you undertake the course in the order that is listed in the course structure; pre-requisite units and co-requisite units must be completed in order to progress in your study.

It is particularly important to look at professional experience placement units and the terms in which they are offered (NB: professional experience placement units in years 2 and 3 of the course are offered only once each year).

Entering the course with credit for prior learning during Term 2 may impact on completing on a full time pathway due to Professional Experience Practice units only being available once each year in years 2 and 3 of the course. Students are advised to commence in Term 1 if requiring a full time pathway.

You are required to successfully complete Professional Experience Placement 5 in the final term of study to enable CQUniversity to recommend you for registration at the completion of your degree.

The majority of units on Bundaberg, Cairns, Townsville and Mackay campuses are only available online. Professional Experience Practice units require attendance and successful completion of safe medication administration and practical assessments at residential school/on-campus workshops prior to being eligible to attend professional experience placement.

Specific requirements for professional experience placement in some units may vary due to individual organisational requirements outside of CQUniversity control.

In line with accreditation requirements, aspects of the course may be subject to change during your enrolment. These changes may relate to course structure, unit names and content, professional experience placement hours and/or mandatory checks.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
NURS11164	Effective Communication in the Health Care Environment
BIOH11005	Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
NURS11165	The Profession of Nursing
NURS11166	Fundamentals of Professional Nursing
NURS11171	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Health
NURS11168	Introduction to Person-centred Care
NURS11169	Health Across Life Stages
NURS11170	Professional Nursing Practice 1
NURS12165	Evidence to Inform Nursing Practice
BIOH12011	Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1
NURS12160	Acute Alterations in Health
NURS12161	Professional Nursing Practice 2
BIOH12012	Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2
NURS12162	Mental Health and Wellbeing
NURS12163	Chronic Health and Community Care
NURS12164	Professional Nursing Practice 3
NURS13139	Building Professional Resilience in Nursing
NURS13140	Law and Ethical Considerations in the Profession of Nursing
NURS13141	Complex Care and Patient Deterioration
NURS13142	Professional Experience Placement 4
NURS13143	Digital Health, Technology and Informatics in the Profession of Nursing
NURS13144	Preparation for Practice as a Registered Nurse
NURS13145	Professional Nursing Practice 5