Bachelor of Nursing - North Terrace Campus, Teaching Hospitals

Nurses are highly respected members of the community.

They help treat patients in all sorts of health care settings and touch lives with empathy and compassion.Nursing is flexible, exciting and challenging.

It’s a rewarding profession full of problem-solvers and pillars of strength.The Adelaide Nursing School is ranked first in South Australia for graduate employment and third in Australia for overall educational experience*.

From early in their degree, students attend a combination of lectures and clinical placements, allowing the integration of theory into practice. In later years of the degree, students have further opportunities to blend theory and practice. University-based study and clinically based learning are central to student learning.A strong commitment to the degree is required, as teaching activity extends beyond the standard semester period. Students are required to attend compulsory skills and simulation classes. Students will attend compulsory clinical placements, which involve a range of shifts (including weekends). Clinical placements require a significant time commitment and may include shifts across a 24-hour roster.Part-time students can complete the Bachelor of Nursing by following the prescribed course structure which can be obtained by contacting the Adelaide Nursing School. The courses to be completed each semester are non-negotiable and students must attend the associated clinical placements. Enrolled nurse pathway This pathway is designed for enrolled nurses who are registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, who wish to study to become registered nurses. Applicants must be registered as an enrolled nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Successful applicants will be granted credit towards the Bachelor of Nursing. Applicants considering this pathway need to be aware of the need to complete a rural placement, which begins early in their enrolment.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

Example Study Plan

Indicative study plan Year 1                S1 NURSING 1004 Communication and Professional Nursing  NURSING 1005 Biology for Nursing Practice NURSING 1006 Microbiology and Infection Control NURSING 1007 Health Assessment and Clinical Nursing I S2 NURSING 1008 Professional & Ethical Nursing Practice Considerations NURSING 1009 Pharmacology for Nursing I NURSING 1011 Health Assessment and Clinical Nursing II NURSING 1012 Aboriginal Healthcare Year 2 S1 NURSING 2004 Nursing and Older People NURSING 2005 Biology of Human Disease I NURSING 2006 Chronic Disease and Disability NURSING 2007Health Assessment and Clinical Nursing III S2 NURSING 2008 Biology of Human Disease II NURSING 2009 Community and Primary Health Care NURSING 2010 Pharmacology in Nursing II NURSING 2011 Health Assessment and Clinical Nursing IV Year 3 S1 NURSING 3004 Mental Health Nursing NURSING 3005 Nursing in Complex Settings (Perioperative) NURSING 3006 Nursing in Complex Settings (Maternity and Paediatrics) NURSING 3007 Nursing in an International Context S2 NURSING 3009Leadership and Transition to Practice NURSING 3010Nursing in Complex Settings (Critical Care) NURSING 3011OLCancer Care and Palliative Care Nursing NURSING 3014Safety & Quality Care in an Evidence Based Framework ALL COURSES ARE WORTH 3 UNITS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE Updated: October 2019Study plan is subject to change due to accreditation and course availability.

Assessment

Assessment in this degree consists of formative and summative work including but not limited to essays, case studies, tests, poster presentations, presentations, structured clinical assessments, examinations, competency workbooks and online virtual simulations.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

This degree provides a professional qualification, which is recognised for registration as a nurse Australia-wide, and supports application for registration in a number of countries around the world.

inherent requirements for nursing programs

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

Adelaide Graduate Attributes

1. Deep discipline knowledge
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Teamwork and communication skills
4. Career and leadership readiness
5. Intercultural and ethical competency
6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Industry Placement

Students will work in clinical areas as members of a health care team, with additional clinical support from clinical lecturers. Placements will vary across different practice settings, from acute care and tertiary to primary health care areas. For example, clinical placement may be undertaken at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and a range of other health care providers.

One of the most important strengths of this innovative degree is the substantial length of time dedicated to learning in practice. Students will be introduced to the practice environment in a structured manner and will be able to integrate knowledge with practice. Clinical placements are compulsory and not restricted to the University teaching semesters. Placements will be in both metropolitan and rural areas of South Australia and students will be required to attend early, late, night and weekend shifts. Therefore, it is recommended that students have access to a mode of transport for the duration of the degree.

All costs associated with the rural placement are the responsibility of the student. Depending on the locations available, costs to attend rural placement can exceed $1,000 to cover accommodation, food and living-away from-home expenses.

During placement, students will be required to comply with the Adelaide Nursing School dress standards. The cost of uniforms, which must be worn on placement, are the responsibility of the student. Students must be aware that they will need to comply with the policies and procedures (e.g. correct use of theatre attire) as prescribed by the health care site.

Students who undertake clinical placements, internships and research projects involving children, or people who are ill, elderly or vulnerable, must obtain the following clearances before attending clinical placement:

• AHPRA student registration (undertaken on the student's behalf)
• criminal history clearance and a national police clearance
• immunisation  
• prescribed communicable infections screening
• tuberculosis screening.

clinical placements page Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Professional Accreditation

Graduate Registration

Potential careers

Health Administrator, Hospital Worker, Mental Health Worker, Registered Nurse, Midwife, Nurse