The Bachelor of Nursing aims to provide you with the theoretical, practical and research knowledge required to be a competent and effective Registered Nurse. On successful completion of the Bachelor of Nursing, you will be eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) General with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. To be accepted for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, you are required to disclose: any criminal history, physical and/or psychological impairments and meet specific English language standards. For further clarification of these requirements contact the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia at http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/.
Recognition of prior learning: Credit transfer will only be granted where you are able to demonstrate that tertiary-level studies, equivalent in content and depth to the CQUniversity course have been successfully completed. The normal maximum amount of credit you may be granted as a prospective student enrolling into the Bachelor of Nursing course is 72 credit points. Credit can only be granted for units and courses satisfactorily completed in the last 7 years at a recognised educational institution including the Diploma of Nursing (NB: unit credit is subject to accreditation and registration requirements).
If you are transferring from a pre-registration Bachelor of Nursing course from a recognised Australian educational institution, the maximum amount of credit which may be granted will be 96 credit points of the course.
Refer to the Credit Transfer website at http://www.cqu.edu.au/credittransfer for further details on the guidelines and application process.
The broad nature of nursing allows opportunities for employment and specialisation in areas as varied as acute hospital services, community health services, mental health services, residential care services, indigenous health services, and remote and rural health services.
Duration | 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | BN |
AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
The COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory to be eligible to attend a WIL placement for this course. Students will be required to provide evidence of having completed a COVID-19 vaccination schedule by the closing date prior to a WIL placement. The vaccine received must be a vaccine approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia.
Domestic students - Prerequisites: English (4, SA) or equivalent;
English Requirements:
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years of:
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores as below:
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each student wil be assessed individually.
NOTE Students who were not born in the above recognised countries need to be aware of the English Requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia that need to be demonstrated prior to registration. Please contact the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia for information on this requirement: http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/
Working with Children Check - can take over 28 business days, you must apply at least 6 weeks prior to the mandatory check closing date.
Australian Federal Police Check - can take over 28 business days, you must apply at least 6 weeks prior to the mandatory check closing date.
CQU Student Declaration
CQUniversity Student ID
NB. Pre-WIL Compulsory Conditions are subject to change.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) - Clinical Placement – An activity that integrates academic learning with its application in the workplace. In nursing, it is referred to as placement or clinical placement.
Attending clinical placement is not automatic. To be eligible to attend clinical placement students must satisfy a list of requirements known as Pre-WIL Mandatory Conditions or Mandatory Checks.
The Mandatory Check submission deadline occurs up to three months prior to the commencement of each term that you are enrolled in. This date is to ensure that your mandatory checks are in order before you are deemed eligible to attend and are allocated a clinical placement in the following term. You should allow yourself plenty of time to familiarise yourself with what is required of you and the timelines involved.
Pre-WIL Compulsory Conditions Closing Dates and Placement Release Dates
These requirements are set in accordance with the University’s approved:
· Vaccination Principles
· Work Integrated Learning Policy and Procedure
In addition, there may be student placement requirements specified by contracted industry partners.
It is your responsibility to keep these checks up-to-date and to adhere to the Pre-WIL Compulsory Condition requirements for your own safety and the safety of others during clinical placement.
Failure to complete all pre-WIL Compulsory Conditions by the publicised deadline will disqualify you from attending clinical placement, and will significantly impact your ability to complete your course in your desired timeframe.
Once you accept your offer and have your student login details, you will have access to the Moodle site Nursing Central. Nursing Central provides a link to the Clinical Placement (Work Integrated Learning) Moodle site.
All mandatory check evidence must be submitted via the university placement management system SONIA.
A minimum of 800 hours clinical placement in an off-campus health care setting is an integral component of the Bachelor of Nursing course. (Some students will have to do more than 800 due to facilities make up time policy).
NB. You may be required to travel to complete placement.
Clinical Placements are organised as block placements by the University and can occur in health care organisations throughout Australia where a service agreement is in place.
There are no course pre-requisites however senior English, senior science and senior mathematics are strongly recommended. Students without senior science and senior mathematics are strongly recommended to undertake the following access course:
Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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Exit Awards | Not applicable |
Professional Accreditation |
This course has professional accreditation with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. |
Learned Society Accreditation | Not applicable |
Compulsory Residential School | Students studying via distance education will be required to attend compulsory residential schools for some units. |
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NURS12158 - Clinical Placement 160 hours |
NURS11161 - Clinical Placement 120 hours |
NURS13133 - Clinical Placement 160 hours |
NURS13136 - Clinical Placement 240 hours |
NURS12156 - Clinical Placement 120 hours |
Year | Number of Students |
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2021 | 696 |
2020 | 3161 |
2019 | 2936 |
2018 | 2890 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
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Course Learning Outcomes | |||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | |||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | |||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | |||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | |||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | |||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | |||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | |||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | |||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Number of units: 20 | Total credit points: 144 |
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
NURS13133 | Clinical Nursing Practice 4 | |
NURS13134 | Community Nursing Perspectives |
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
NURS13133 | Clinical Nursing Practice 4 | |
NURS13134 | Community Nursing Perspectives |
Year 3 - Term 2 | ||
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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
On commencing the Bachelor of Nursing degree:
Please note: To enable you to be more adequately
prepared for study in the course, it is highly recommended that you start this
course by enrolling concurrently in:
·
NURS11157 Lifespan Approach
to Health and Well-Being; and
·
NURS11158 Evidence Informed
Nursing Practice
Course Structure
Please be aware that it is essential that you
undertake the course in the order that is listed in course structure, as there
are pre-requisite units to be complete prior to other units and/or co-requisite
units that must be completed together.
It is particularly important to look at clinical
placement units and the terms in which they are offered (NB: clinical units in
years 2 and 3 of the course are offered only once each year). You are required
to successfully complete:
NB NURS12158
- this placement may be in 2 x 2 week blocks due to clinical placement being
required in both a complex care and mental health setting.
· NURS13136 Clinical 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.
Please note that 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, clinical
placement hours and/or mandatory checks.
Please note that specific requirements for clinical placement in some units may
vary due to individual organisational requirements outside of CQU control.
Undergraduate Planners for Nursing Students can be
found here.
Please note that the majority of units on Cairns,
Townsville, Mackay and Noosa campuses are only available online.
Application for Credit Transfer
Recognition of prior learning: Credit transfer will
only be granted where a student is able to demonstrate that tertiary-level
studies, equivalent in content and depth to the CQUniversity course, have been
successfully completed. The normal maximum amount of credit which may be
granted to a prospective student enrolling into the Bachelor of Nursing course
is 72 credit points. Credit can only be granted for units and courses
satisfactorily completed in the last 7 years at a recognised educational
institution including the Diploma of Nursing.
NB: Those applying for credit from a Diploma of
Nursing must be registered as a nurse (Division 2) with the Nursing and
Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) before any credit will be offered in a
Bachelor of Nursing course. (Unit
credit is subject to accreditation and registration requirements.)
In cases of prospective students transferring from
a pre-registration Bachelor of Nursing course from a recognised educational
Australian institution the maximum amount of credit which may be granted will
be 96 credit points of the course.
Refer to the Credit Transfer website at http://www.cqu.edu.au/credittransfer for further details on the guidelines and
application process.
Computing Requirements
It is a requirement of enrolment in this course
that you have access to the CQUniversity website. You will be required to
undertake various components of study in the course using email and the
internet.
It is strongly recommended that you have access to
a broadband connection or higher to access online resources that would include
but are not limited to, email, internet, video streaming, electronic assessment
submission.
Professional Standards and Conduct
You are expected to behave in a professional and
appropriate manner. The use of abusive language, threatening behaviour, misuse
of campus property and sexual harassment, will not be tolerated. These
misdemeanours will be treated as serious matters and may result in suspension
or exclusion.
Please ensure that you are familiar with the Student Charter and Student
Behavioural Misconduct Procedure, which is available on the CQU website. In
addition, nurses and midwives must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery
Board of Australia (NMBA), and meet the NMBA's professional standards in order
to practise in Australia. For more information on the NMBA’s professional
standards visit http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/Professional-standards.aspx.
Registration standards define the requirements that
applicants, registrants or students need to meet to be registered. For
more information visit http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspx
To ensure patient safety, nurses and midwives are deemed mandatory reporters
and under National Law are subject to making notification about notifiable
conduct. For more information about notifiable conduct visit http://www.ahpra.gov.au/Notifications/Make-a-complaint/Mandatory-notifications.aspx
It is important to be aware that complaints or concerns can be
raised about the health, conduct or performance of a registered health
practitioner or student at any time. For more information about
complaints or concerns related to health professionals visit http://www.ahpra.gov.au/Notifications/Make-a-complaint.aspx