Bachelor of Nursing (Diploma Enrolled Nurse Pathway)
The University of Newcastle
CRICOS provider number: 00109J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12056
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
As one of the most trusted professions, nurses make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of the community and are essential within any healthcare system or facility. Nurses work in fast-paced environments, providing quality health care to individuals, families and communities and are highly employable across Australia and around the world. Whichever direction you choose for your career as a registered nurse, when you study a Bachelor of Nursing, you can be sure that you will be making an important and meaningful contribution to society.
Applicants who have a completed Diploma of Nursing (HLT54115 or HLT54121) within the last five years (from 2020 onwards), including a Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011), and hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse are welcome to apply for this accelerated program and gain admission to the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing. Applicants who meet these criteria are eligible for 80 units of credit (eight courses) and can successfully complete the degree in two calendar years.
Hospital-trained Enrolled Nurses are not eligible for admission to the accelerated program. Applicants with any other related qualification should apply for the standard Bachelor of Nursing and apply for credit approval.
Applicants should note that each campus location has a unique UAC code for where students will undertake their on-campus studies. Those wishing to undertake the degree need to include the UAC code on their UAC application that matches the location for where they wish to study. Offers are made to a particular campus and are non-transferrable.
Once you are admitted, you must hold a current:
- Provide First Aid Certificate HLTAID011
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate.
Note: The Bachelor of Nursing works on an extended academic year, with Professional Experience Placement generally commencing in mid-January and concluding early/mid-December.
Areas of study
Acute care, bioscience, child and adolescent health, community health, health promotion and education, indigenous health, lifespan approach, medical and surgical nursing, mental health, older people, pharmacology.
Career opportunities
Registered nurse in positions such as clinical nurse specialist; clinical nurse consultant; nurse educator; nurse manager; nurse practitioner, nurse researcher.
Professional recognition
Nursing graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Practical experience
This degree requires students to participate in Professional Experience Placements in NSW Health facilities. During placement, you will be subject to NSW Health policies and procedures. You must also meet all NSW Health verification requirements before attending clinical placement. Clinical placement requirements. For information on these requirements visit the University of Newcastle Placement Essentials page.
You will complete 800 hours of compulsory Professional Experience Placement. Delivered in placement blocks (two weeks to six weeks), this includes morning and evening shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Night duty is introduced in your final year.
Bachelor of Nursing (Diploma Enrolled Nurse Pathway) (Hunter) 483605: If you choose this option, you will be undertaking your on-campus studies at the Callaghan campus in Newcastle.
Bachelor of Nursing (Diploma Enrolled Nurse Pathway) (Central Coast) 483610: If you choose this option, you will be undertaking your on-campus studies at the Central Coast Clinical School in Gosford.
Hands-on clinical experience is also gained in the simulated learning environment on campus.
Honours
Available as an additional year (or part-time equivalent) to students based on merit.
Fees and charges
Essential requirements for admission
Graduate or prior study status: Applicants must have the following:
- Provide evidence of current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- A completed Diploma of Nursing qualification (HLT54115 or HLT54121) Must have completed the award within five years prior to enrolment (from 2020 onwards) in the Bachelor of Nursing.
- A completed Provide First Aid Certificate – HLTAID003 or HLTAID011
Provide First Aid will have been completed within the Diploma, or independently and separate from the Diploma qualification.
Inherent requirements: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise the academic integrity of the program. It is your responsibility to check all the requirements of courses and to consider the effects of any medical condition, impairment, or disability on your ability to complete course requirements.
Inherent requirements for studying nursing at the University of Newcastle
Also check the special requirements and policies for this course.
Admission criteria
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Applicants who have successfully completed the Diploma of Nursing (HLT54115 or HLT54121) within the last five years (from 2020 onwards), including a Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011), and can provide evidence of current NMBA registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse are welcome to apply for this accelerated program and gain admission to the second year of the Bachelor of Nursing.
Other applicants
All other applicants are ineligible to apply for this accelerated Nursing course.
Further information
View all details of this course on the University of Newcastle website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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Review of programs
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review. For up-to-date details, visit University of Newcastle degrees.
Honours
Applicants should note that under the revised Australian Qualifications Framework some programs are four-year programs available with direct entry. Other programs are three-year Bachelor degree programs. Meritorious students have the option to apply for an additional one-year end-on component after graduation. Check the course descriptions carefully.