Bachelor of Nursing
Federation University Australia
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00103D
As a nurse, you will connect with a diverse range of patients on an intimate level and help them through difficult times at all life stages. Federation will guide, support and connect you with opportunities on your journey to becoming a Registered nurse. You will learn to use clinical reasoning and evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes.You will learn to support a diverse group of patients in a variety of clinical settings; gain practical experience across acute medical, and surgical nursing, mental health, aged care, and community care; and undertake 800 hours of supervised placement in Victoria (or even overseas), putting your new skills into practice.You will undertake 800 hours of supervised placement in Victoria (or even overseas), putting your new skills into practice.
Structure
This course consists of 360 credit points. On-campus: 10-12 hours per week and 20-25 hours online studyBlended delivery: 30-40 hours online study and a week compulsory on campus intensive teaching block each semester
Subjects
- Introduction to the Nursing Profession, Anatomy & Physiology for Nursing and Midwifery, Introduction to Evidence-based Practice, Introduction to Person-Centred Nursing Practice, Fundamentals of Pharmacology, Indigenous health and cultural safety in healthcare practice, Nursing assessment and management, Public Health and Health Promotion, Mental health nursing etc.
Standard entry requirements
Year 12: Units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 25 in English, Units 1 and 2: a satisfactory completion in Maths, OR Units 1 and 2: a satisfactory completion in Science.Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study: Compulsory: Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience: Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies will not be eligible for entry into this course. Applicants in this category should consider a pathway course such as Federation Access Studies (FAST).
Recognition
Once you have completed your course, your registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) enables you to work anywhere in Australia.
Study pathways
Credit will be considered if students have successfully completed higher education or VET studies.Applicants may be admitted to the program on the basis of qualifications deemed to be equivalent of VCE. This may include qualifications at either secondary or tertiary level obtained interstate or overseas or VET qualifications. Applicants who have successfully completed a program that is considered to be health related may receive credit for up to 4 courses. Applicants without a health related program may have up to 2 courses of credit. Pathway in to second year - Applicants with an ASQA approved Diploma of Nursing, those students who are Internationally recognised registered nurses who do not have a bachelor degree or those graduates from a Bachelor of Midwifery or a bachelor degree in allied health/health science field are eligible to apply for entry to the third semester (year 2) of the program. Pathway into third year - Applicants who have previously been registered as a registered nurse/division one nurse with NMBA/AHPRA seeking re-entry to the register to practice in Australia may be eligible for entry to the third year of the program. Each applicant will be required to undertake an individualised pathway of study as deemed appropriate to meet the re-entry to the register - Registered Nurse Accreditation Standards (2014) and will include a combination of clinical practice and theoretical engagement. Consider the following VET programs: Certificate IV in Disability; Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 nursing); Foundation Access Studies Program (FAST) - designed to provide you an alternate entry into tertiary study. Further study options include Graduate Diploma of Midwifery and Graduate Diploma of Paramedicine.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Berwick | International: $125,400 | No |
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| Gippsland (Churchill) | International: $125,400 | No |
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| Mount Helen (Ballarat) | International: $125,400 | No |
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Further information
Extra Requirements - Students must have valid Working with Children Check, Police Record Check and evidence of current immunisation status. Further information: study.federation.edu.au
