Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses)
Australian Catholic University
About
More nurses graduate from ACU than anywhere else in Australia – and for good reason.
Our nursing courses are known for developing professionals who are caring, adaptable, safe and ethical.
The Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses) is structured to allow Diploma-qualified enrolled nurses to qualify with a Bachelor degree.
The program uses learner-centred approaches including inquiry and situation-based learning to enhance students’ experiences as well as their readiness for the workplace.
Throughout the course you will connect theory to practice and may have the opportunity to undertake a clinical nursing specialty in your final semester.
Specialties linked with industry in areas of workforce include:
aged care nursing community nursing high dependency nursing medical/surgical nursing mental health nursing paediatric nursing palliative care nursing perioperative nursing.
You may also take up the opportunity to engage with communities overseas and gain unique educational and cultural experiences working in care facilities in developing countries.
Bachelor of Nursing graduates can pursue a range of careers within the health care industry including:
aged care nursing community care nursing developmental disability nursing medical/surgical nursing mental health nursing paediatric nursing
Structure
| Year – Study Period | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | BIOL122 Human biological science 2 (Pre: BIOL121) | HLSC122 Evidence for practice | NSRG258 Principles of nursing: surgical | NRSG264 Integrating practice 3 |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | UNCC300 Justice and change in a global world (Pre: UNCC100) | HLSC220 Health care ethics | NRSG265 Principles of nursing: medical | NRSG267 Integrating practice 4 |
| Year 2 - Semester 1 | NRSG263 Principles of nursing: mental health | NRSG371 Building healthy communities | NRSG372 Principles of nursing: chronic illness and disability | NRSG373 Integrating practice 5 (Pre: NRSG264, NRSG267) |
| Year 2 - Semester 2 | NRSG374 Principles of nursing: a palliative approach | NRSG375 Clinical leadership (Pre: Completion of a minimum of 60 credit points) | NRSG367 Transition to professional nursing (Pre: Completion of a minimum of 100 credit points) | NRSG376 Integrating practice 6 (Pre: NRSG373) |
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed an approved and accredited Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nursing) and hold current registration as an enrolled nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2021 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
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