Bachelor of Nursing
Adelaide University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J
The Bachelor of Nursing is a clinically focused degree, offering valuable industry insights and the best in nursing practice. Learn from experienced academic and clinical staff in our simulated hospital and health service environments where you can consolidate your learning and build confidence in your practice. Complete 880 placement hours, providing you opportunities to learn and experience the diversity of nursing practice and healthcare. Explore some of the latest technologies in healthcare including the use of 360 video and augmented reality. This degree prepares you to meet the Registered Nurse standards for practice (2016) required for a registration as nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Structure
144 units
Subjects
- Human Biology 1 BIOL1001
- Human Biology 2 BIOL1002
- Becoming a Nursing Professional NURS1000
- Aboriginal Health NURS1001
- Health of Older People NURS1002
- Social and Political Determinants of Health NURS1003
- Health of Adults NURS2001
- Scientific Basis of Nursing Practice NURS2002
- Health of Infants, Children and Adolescents NURS2003
- Mental Health Nursing NURS2004
- Health Assessment, Diagnostics and Pharmacotherapeutics NURS2005
- Evidence Based Nursing Practice NURS3001
- Primary Health Care Nursing NURS3002
- Transition to Professional Practice NURS3003
- Professional Experience Placement 1 NURS1901
- Professional Experience Placement 2 NURS1902
- Professional Experience Placement 3 NURS2901
- Professional Experience Placement 4 NURS3900
- Professional Experience Placement 5 NURS3901
Standard entry requirements
- Secondary education (Year 12).
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
- Vocational Education and Training (VET).
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
- Higher education study.
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
- Essential requirements.
- Prior to admission, applicants must meet some professional registration requirements set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). These include the English Language Skills standard. Applicants will complete a declaration stating how they demonstrate English language proficiency, which in some cases may require provision of English language test results.
- Upon entry to the program, all students must confirm they meet the Fitness to Practice in Clinical Placements requirements.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Adelaide City Campus | International: $140,100 | No |
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