Bachelor of Nursing

The overarching aim of the BP032 Bachelor of Nursing Program is to prepare you for entry to professional practice as safe and competent clinicians within the framework of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse Standards for Practice (2016).

The Bachelor of Nursing Program offers a comprehensive curriculum inclusive of, but not limited by, the provision of education in relation to acute, tertiary and primary health care across the lifespan and in a range of contexts.

There is a special focus in the curriculum on Indigenous health, palliative care and mental health nursing.Within the framework of a rich and diverse learning and teaching environment the Bachelor of Nursing Program graduates will achieve the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse Standards for Practice (2016) as reflected in the Program Learning Outcomes statement.BP032 Bachelor of Nursing requires on campus attendance.

Some courses may include on-line learning and teaching components.

Work integrated learning (WIL) is a feature of the program.

In Professional Experience Practice (PEP) courses (NURS2092 PEP 1, NURS1150 PEP 2, NURS1151 PEP 3, NURS1152 PEP 4 and NURS1153 PEP 5) you will undertake supervised professional placements in prearranged clinical settings for a prescribed period of time.

Specific learning outcomes will be achieved over the period of your WIL experience.

At all times you will undertake nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse and function within your scope of practice as an undergraduate nurse.NURS2155 Preparation for Practice and Leadership is a capstone course in which you will integrate knowledge, skills and their application from your previous nursing studies and prepare your transition from undergraduate student to practising Registered Nurse.This program requires on-campus attendance.

The program is delivered full time, in face-to-face mode, supported by various blended learning activities (including on-line).

Year One of Program

Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:

AND

Year Two of Program

Complete the following Eight (8) Courses:

AND

Year Three of Program

Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:

Select and complete One (1) of the following Option Courses:

PROGRAM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Academic Requirement:

Satisfactory completion of the nationally accredited Diploma of Nursing (HTL54115) and be registered as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).

The registered block pathway with ANMAC only includes HLT54115: all other entrants need to be individually assessed and mapped into BP032P04D2 Bachelor of Nursing.

English Language Requirement:

The English language requirements in the new Registered Nurse Accreditation Standards will require all students (Domestic and International) to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English skills registration standard prior to enrolling in the program. Applicants should refer to the NMBA website for further information https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/registration-standards/english-language-skills.aspx

To be eligible to register, all students from countries where English is not the first or only language will be required to provide evidence of English language competence, e.g. minimum IELTS score of 7.0 in each of the four bands or five (5) years (full-time equivalent) education as continuous education. Applicants should refer to the NMBA website for further information https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/FAQ/fact-sheet-english-language-skills-registration-standard.aspx

Graduates seeking to practise in Australia must register with the Australia Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.

For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, go to https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/international-students/apply-to-rmit-international-students/entry-requirements/country-equivalency

For further information on NMBA Registration Standard: English Language Skill:https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS

Early start date: This program commences in early February. Successful applicants must be prepared to start classes in early February.

Working With Children Check: Students must hold a valid Working With Children Check prior to undertaking the clinical components of this course.

Police Check: Students must present evidence of a successful National Police Records Check prior to undertaking the clinical components of this course.

Immunisation Policy: Students must be adequately vaccinated prior to undertaking the clinical components of this course.

Failure to obtain satisfactory checks may result in students being unable to complete this program.

Inherent requirements:

In order to achieve the required nursing competencies, Bachelor of Nursing students are required to:

• have the use of vision, hearing, smell, and touch to accurately elicit information about patients
• coordinate gross and fine muscular movements and sensory perception to perform nursing and emergency treatments.
• manage their own behaviour and emotions to provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care.
• apply critical inquiry, problem solving and reflection to develop sound professional judgements

For futher information on inherent requirements please go to: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/applying-to-rmit/local-student-applications/entry-requirements/inherent-requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes for nursing practice are identified by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse Standards for Practice (effective June 2016). The achievement of these Standards is evident over the three years of the Bachelor of Nursing Program and is required for the graduate to apply for registration.

On completion of BP032 Bachelor of Nursing the graduate: