Bachelor of Nursing
Australian Catholic University
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About
The Bachelor of Nursing develops caring professional nurses who are proactive and adaptable, competent and ethical clinicians, and creative and critical thinkers. Across the course, theory is consistently embedded in clinical practice through the inclusion of one Integrating Practice unit every semester. Students will undertake clinical placements in a variety of areas including aged care, community nursing, high dependency nursing, medical/surgical nursing, mental health, paediatrics, palliative care, and perioperative nursing. Students may also choose to engage with communities overseas and gain unique educational and cultural experiences working in care facilities in developing countries.
Applicants who have completed an approved and accredited Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled – Division 2 Nursing) and hold current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) can apply for the Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses – Diploma of Nursing Entry). Applicants with any other related qualification should apply for this Bachelor of Nursing and seek credit approval.
Areas of study
Nursing.
Career opportunities
Registered nurse in a range of settings including medical/surgical nursing, paediatric nursing, aged care, community care, developmental and disability care, maternal and infant care, emergency and critical care, operating theatres, nursing education and administration.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) on the North Sydney and Blacktown campuses. Eligible graduates can apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). Read the Registration Standards for Nursing and Midwifery.
Practical experience
Five clinical placements totalling approximately 800 hours of professional experience are completed throughout the course in a variety of healthcare settings. Before students begin professional experience for this course, they should review the mandatory state or territory legal and industry policy requirements. An overview of these requirements can be found via the ACU Work Integrated Learning Search tool.
Honours
Available as an additional year to meritorious students who wish to undertake research training to make a contribution to scholarship and evidence-based nursing practice.
Fees and charges
Visit the ACU website for general information about tuition fees.
Essential requirements for admission
Inherent requirements: Students must meet essential components of this course (capabilities, knowledge, skills) to achieve the course learning outcomes.
English language proficiency: All applicants must meet English language proficiency requirements as stipulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), prior to enrolling into a course.
Check the special requirements and policies for this course.
Admission criteria
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Applicants who have completed an approved and accredited Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled – Division 2 Nursing) and hold current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) can apply for the Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses – Diploma of Nursing Entry). Applicants with any other related qualification should apply to the Bachelor of Nursing and seek credit approval.
Read more about admission criteria for applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study.
Other applicants
Also refer to the ACU general admission criteria.
Student profile
View the ACU student profile.
Further information
View all details of this course on the ACU website.
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Course updates
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