Bachelor of Nursing
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
The Bachelor of Nursing is a professionally accredited degree and will qualify you to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse (Division 1). This degree is an accredited program of study recognized by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.As a graduate of the Bachelor of Nursing, you will be ready to work as a safe, collaborative, articulate and ethical registered nurse. This degree will prepare you to be responsive to local, national and regional healthcare needs, and aware of emerging global healthcare trends.
Subjects
- NUR135 Primary Health Care (replaces NUR115 from 2021)
- NUR130 Introduction to Health and Wellbeing (simulation block)
- NUR131 Professional Practice
- NUR132 Communication for Person-centered Practice
- NUR133 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
- NUR134 Professional Experience Placement 1
- SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1
- SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2
- NUR252 Digital Technology in Healthcare
- SBI241 Pathophysiology for Healthcare
- SBI242 Pharmacology for Clinical Practice
- NUR255 Challenges to Health and Wellbeing (simulation block)
- NUR256 Research and Evidence Based Practice
- NUR257 Professional Experience Placement 2
- NUR258 Mental Health (Theory and Placement 3) (20cp)
- NUR366 Complex Care (20cp) (simulation block)
- NUR367 Leadership for Nursing Practice
- NUR368 Global Health: Social Justice and Sustainability
- NUR369 Nursing Practice Project
- NUR370 Professional Experience Placement 4
- NUR410 Professional Experience Placement 5 (20cp)
Standard entry requirements
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 70*.Successful completion of a national qualification at Diploma level or higher.Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree with a GPA of 5.5 and above.Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 180.Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation courses.Defense members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading SeamanAir Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, CorporalArmy: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | International: $34,576 | No |
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| CDU Sydney | International: $34,576 | No |
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