Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration) (Registered Nurse Entry)
2008 | 2009 | 2010Division of Health Sciences | School of Nursing and Midwifery
| Program Code: IBNU Program Level: Undergraduate SATAC code: 4BP002 Home Campus:
City East Program Length (in EFTSL):
3 |
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Program director/s
- Dr Colleen Smith (IBNU)
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HOW TO APPLY
DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY
From 11th August 2008 applications to this program are online via SATAC's Gradstart portal.
Police Checks
All students in the Division of Health Sciences who undertake field or clinical placements, or participate in University clinics as part of their program, must have had a police clearance prior to the commencement of any placement or clinic activity.
Nursing and Midwifery brochure (PDF - 1052KB download Adobe Acrobat)
Aim
The program is designed to enable Registered Nurses who have completed pre-registration nursing programs in a hospital setting, or who have completed a three year Diploma of Nursing, to upgrade to a degree qualification.
Entry requirements
In order to be eligible for entry, applicants are required to hold a current General Registered Nurse Practising Certificate with a Nurses Board within Australia.
Content/structure
The prescribed one year full-time (or part-time equivalent) program of study is based on advancing the Registered Nurse's knowledge and understanding in current and contemporary issues in Nursing.
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as General Nurses with the Nurses Board of South Australia. At the time of publication, a mutual recognition agreement exists between all Australian nurse regulatory authorities.
Honours
Students obtaining a credit level average or higher may be accepted into an Honours program in accordance with the current policy, and then proceed to postgraduate research degrees.
Fee information
Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth SupportedFees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.
Fees for International students: $AU 16,750 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.
Program requirements
| Course name | Area + Cat. No. | Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses who have completed pre-registration nursing programs at certificate or diploma level will be granted 72 units of credit and be required to complete the following: | |||
| First Half of Year (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) | |||
| NURS 3032 | 9 | 0.250 | |
| NURS 1034 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| BIOL 2054 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| Second Half of Year (Study Period 4, 5 or 6) | |||
| NURS 1035 | 9 | 0.250 | |
| NURS 1036 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| BIOL 2055 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Credit transfer
Registered Nurses who have completed pre-registration nursing programs at certificate or diploma level will be granted 72 units of credit and be required to complete the above program.
Rules
- Police Checks: All students in the Division of Health Sciences who undertake field or clinical placements, or participate in University clinics as part of their program, must have had a police clearance prior to the commencement of any placement or clinic activity.
Notes
- Some courses require the completion of pre and co requisites. Students must check the calendar entry/course information for relevant courses.
- It is recommended that students meet the vaccination requirements for health professionals prior to commencing the program. Failure to meet vaccination requirements may limit placement opportunities.