Bachelor of Nursing
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
Blended, Distance Learning, On-Campus
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Introduction
CRICOS code: 040599C / Bachelor of Nursing in Port Macquarie: 101019
The Bachelor of Nursing from Charles Sturt University has led the way for nurses for more than 30 years. Our undergraduate students are part of the university’s proud nursing tradition, joining the ranks of Charles Sturt University graduates across Australia who are known for their resilience, versatility and adaptability. You'll graduate industry-ready and prepared for your role as a registered nurse.
You can choose to study this undergraduate nursing degree full-time or part-time on-campus, online or a mix of both. Our Session 2 intake is now available for online study to all applicants – you don't need to be an enrolled nurse or have a Diploma of Nursing to start your degree in July.
Course highlights
Why study a nursing degree with Charles Sturt University? Our accredited course will prepare you for the healthcare workforce, and you'll benefit from our strong industry links and ties to regional and metropolitan communities across New South Wales. Patient care requires a holistic approach, and this course provides you with the theory, skills and understanding you'll need in the workplace.
Practical program
The Bachelor of Nursing supports students to undertake at least 800 hours of workplace learning in an exciting range of authentic healthcare settings.
Building professional capacity
During your bachelor's degree in nursing, you'll work in a broad range of contexts and with patients across the lifespan, graduating as a competent and adaptable registered nurse. You'll be able to think creatively and critically; and be a reflective and ethical practitioner, educator and facilitator. You'll also advocate for patient health and wellbeing.
Professional affiliations
Charles Sturt University has strong links with the Western, Far Western and Murrumbidgee Local Health Districts of New South Wales. These affiliations provide the opportunity to gain real-world practical experience and ensure our course is relevant to the industry and serves contemporary nursing needs.
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Curriculum
Subjects
For each 8-point subject, you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, residential schools, or examinations.
If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of the approved course design.
Core
Introductory
- Contexts of Nursing
- Human Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses 1
- Nursing Workplace Learning 1
- Clinical Reasoning in Nursing 1
Foundational
- Health Challenges 1 Acute Care A
- Human Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses 2
- Nursing Workplace Learning 2
- Clinical Reasoning in Nursing 2
- Health Challenges 2 Acute Care B
- Caring in Nursing
- Nursing Workplace Learning 3
- Clinical Reasoning in Nursing 3
Continuing
- Indigenous Health Care for Nurses
- Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Nurses
- Nursing Workplace Learning 4
- Clinical Reasoning in Nursing 4
- Health Challenges 3 Mental Health Care
- The Registered Nurse in Practice
- Nursing Workplace Learning 5
- Clinical Reasoning in Nursing 5
Capstone
- Health Challenges 4 Complex Care
- Health Challenges 5 Chronic Care
- Nursing Workplace Learning 6
- Clinical Reasoning in Nursing 6
Key Subjects
- Health Challenges 1 Acute Care A
- Clinical Reasoning in Nursing 2
- Nursing Workplace Learning 3
- Clinical Reasoning in Nursing 4
- Nursing Workplace Learning 5
Graduation requirements
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course, you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.
Career Opportunities
Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Nursing graduates are recognised for their critical thinking, diversity and professionalism. Many Charles Sturt University-educated nurses have received overseas recognition and now work internationally.
Work in public and private healthcare facilities
From emergency situations to post-procedure care, nurses are needed in public and private hospitals and health facilities, community health centres, defence forces, primary and secondary industries, insurance, justice health, mental health, and workplace health and safety.
Improve patient care
Use your knowledge and skills to conduct research and improve and advance patient care practice.
Specialise
After graduating with the Bachelor of Nursing, you have the opportunity to specialise in any area of nursing that interests you.