CQ23 Bachelor of Nursing

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure

Core Structure

Number of units: 20 Total credit points: 144

Please be aware that it is essential that you undertake the course in the order that is listed. This is particularly important when it comes to the final clinical placement. You are required to successfully complete Clinical Nursing Practice 5 in the final term of study to enable the University to be in a position to recommend you for registration at the completion of the degree.

There is provision for Enrolled Nurse credit transfers to be provided on an individual basis.

Year 1 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
NURS11159 Introduction to Nursing
NURS11160 Fundamentals of Clinical Nursing Practice
NURS11157 Lifespan Approach to Health and Wellness for Nursing
NURS11158 Evidence Informed Nursing Practice
Year 1 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BIOH11005 Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
NURS11161 Clinical Nursing Practice 1
NURS11163 Recovery Approach to Mental Health
NURS11162 Inclusive Practice for Nursing
Year 2 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
NURS12154 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
NURS12155 Medical-Surgical Nursing
NURS12156 Clinical Nursing Practice 2
BIOH11006 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology
Year 2 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BIOH12008 Human Pathophysiology
NURS12157 Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
NURS12158 Clinical Nursing Practice 3
Year 3 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
NURS13133 Clinical Nursing Practice 4
NURS13134 Community Nursing Perspectives
Year 3 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
NURS13136 Clinical Nursing Practice 5
NURS13135 The Professional Nurse

One ELECTIVE to be completed in final year of study. Unit must be selected from the list below. NURS13125 The Nurse as Educator NURS13127 Woundcare Principles and Practice NURS13128 Nursing Care for Children and their Families NURS13130 Current Trends in Mental Health Nursing NURS13132 Maternal and Neonatal Nursing NURS13137 Outward Bound Nursing Studies

Mid Year Entry For students entering mid-year, the following full-time pathway is available:

Year 1 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
NURS11159 Introduction to Nursing
NURS11158 Evidence Informed Nursing Practice
NURS11160 Fundamentals of Clinical Nursing Practice
NURS11157 Lifespan Approach to Health and Wellness for Nursing
Year 1 - Term 3
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
NURS11161 Clinical Nursing Practice 1
NURS11162 Inclusive Practice for Nursing
NURS11163 Recovery Approach to Mental Health
BIOH11005 Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
Year 2 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
NURS12156 Clinical Nursing Practice 2
NURS12155 Medical-Surgical Nursing
NURS12154 Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
BIOH11006 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology
Year 2 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BIOH12008 Human Pathophysiology
NURS12158 Clinical Nursing Practice 3
NURS12157 Concepts of Mental Health Nursing
Year 3 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
NURS13133 Clinical Nursing Practice 4
NURS13134 Community Nursing Perspectives
Year 3 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
NURS13135 The Professional Nurse
NURS13136 Clinical Nursing Practice 5

One ELECTIVE to be completed in final year of study. Unit must be selected from the list below. NURS13125 The Nurse as Educator NURS13127 Woundcare Principles and Practice NURS13128 Nursing Care for Children and their Families NURS13130 Current Trends in Mental Health Nursing NURS13132 Maternal and Neonatal Nursing NURS13137 Outward Bound Nursing Studies