STRU-CNVRN v.2 Registered Nurse Conversion Non-Registration Nurse Stream (BSc Nursing)
Curtin University
About
This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.
This stream is designed to build on the professional knowledge and experience of nurses, taking the study of research, evidence informed practice and the biological and behavioural sciences underlying nursing to greater depth. Emphasis is placed upon the development of professional nursing competencies and on enhancing ones capability as a member of an inter-professional team in a changing health care system. The stream will establish a basis for future postgraduate study for specialisation and research. Completion of this stream leads to a Bachelor award but does not lead to registration with the Nurses and Midwives Board in Australia.
Structure
Duration and Availability
This stream is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. This stream is not available to international students studying in Australia on a student visa.
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NURS2001 | v.1 | Inquiry for Chronic Care | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| GMED3009 | v.1 | Applied Bioscience for Critical Conditions | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| MENT3000 | v.1 | Behavioural Perspectives of Mental Wellbeing | 25.0 | |
| CRIT3000 | v.2 | Complex Nursing Practice 1 | 13.0 | 25.0 |
| GMED3008 | v.1 | Applied Bioscience for Complex Conditions | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| NURS4002 | v.2 | Transitional Nursing Practice | 44.0 | 50.0 |
| HUMB1000 | v.1 | Human Structure and Function | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| NURS1000 | v.2 | Foundations of Nursing Practice | 6.0 | 25.0 |
| CMHL1001 | v.1 | Evidence Informed Health Practice | 2.0 | 25.0 |
| HUMB1001 | v.1 | Integrated Systems Anatomy and Physiology | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| NURS1002 | v.2 | Fundamentals of Nursing Practice | 84.0 | 25.0 |
| CRIT3001 | v.2 | Complex Nursing Practice 2 | 48.0 | 25.0 |
| NURS2003 | v.1 | Behavioural Perspectives of Lifespan | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| GMED2000 | v.1 | Applied Bioscience for Chronic Conditions | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| NURS2002 | v.2 | Integrated Nursing Practice | 48.0 | 25.0 |
| NURS2000 | v.1 | Behavioural Responses to Chronic Illness | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| GMED2001 | v.1 | Applied Bioscience for Acute Conditions | 6.0 | 25.0 |
| NURS2005 | v.2 | Integrated Clinical Practice | 48.0 | 25.0 |
| NURS3001 | v.1 | Behavioural Responses to Acute Illness | 25.0 | |
| 500.0 |
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMHL1000 | v.1 | Foundations for Professional Health Practice | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| NURS1003 | v.1 | Imagining Health in Social and Cultural Contexts | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| INDH1006 | v.1 | Indigenous Cultures and Health Behaviours | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| NURS2004 | v.1 | Inquiry for Professional Practice | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| 100.0 |
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NURS3003 | v.1 | Inquiry for Evidence-based Practice | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| NURS3002 | v.1 | Inquiry for Complex Care | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| NURS4001 | v.1 | Nursing and Midwifery Capstone | 7.0 | 25.0 |
| SELECT OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | |||
| 100.0 |
OPTIONS TO SELECT FROM IN YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
| Code | Version | Course Name | HRS/WK | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGEN4000 | v.1 | Palliative Care | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| NURS4004 | v.1 | Mental Health Wellbeing | 2.0 | 25.0 |
| NURS4005 | v.1 | Health and Wellbeing in Older People | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| NURS4006 | v.1 | Global Community Health Nursing | 100.0 | 25.0 |
| NURS4007 | v.1 | Advanced Wound Care | 8.0 | 25.0 |
| NURS4009 | v.1 | Clinical Education for Practice | 2.0 | 25.0 |
* The following units may be granted as CRL: NURS2001, GMED3009, MENT3000, CRIT3000, GMED3008, NURS4002, HUMB1000, NURS1000, CMHL1001, HUMB1001, NURS1002, CRIT3001, NURS2003, GMED2000, NURS2002, NURS2000, GMED2001, NURS2005, NURS3001.
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