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Bachelor of Nursing (Post-Registration) (Registered Midwife Entry)

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Health Sciences | School of Nursing and Midwifery

Program Code: IBNU

Program Level: Undergraduate

SATAC code: 4BP003

Home Campus: City East

Program Length (in EFTSL): 3

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HOW TO APPLY

DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY

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 for Bachelor of Midwifery graduates who seek to gain a degree qualification in Nursing.  The program is a prescribed program of study for students seeking registration with the Nurses Board of South Australia.

Entry requirements

In order to be eligible for entry, applicants are required to have:

Content/structure

The prescribed program of study is based on furthering the Midwifery graduate's knowledge and understanding into the practice of Nursing.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Nurses Board of South Australia.

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 Supported
Fees 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
Bachelor of Midwifery graduates will be granted between 36 and 72  units of credit towards the Bachelor of Nursing program dependent upon the midwifery curriculum undertaken and experience.   

Credit transfer

Bachelor of Midwifery graduates will be granted between 36 and 72 units of credit towards the Bachelor of Nursing program and are required to complete an individual study program prescribed by the Program Director.

Rules

    1. 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 an Australian police clearance prior to the commencement of any placement or clinic activity.
    2. A Senior First Aid Certificate is a prerequisite for some courses. Students will be expected to have successfully completed a recognised First Aid program before they will be permitted to commence these courses.
    3. Students are required to satisfy the standard of dress, behaviour and fitness for practice as prescribed by institutions in which Experiential Learning Activities/field placements are undertaken.
    4. Failure to satisfy the requirements of Rules 1-3 above may prevent students from meeting course requirements and hence the completion of the program, and the University will take such action as is appropriate. 

Notes

  1. Some courses require the completion of pre and co requisites. Students must check the calendar entry/course information for relevant courses.
  2. 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.
  3. Experiential Leaning Activities/placements are integral to this program. Due to limited placement availability and/or a request from a placement venue that a student be assessed directly by a University staff member, some interstate and non-metropolitan students may be required to attend a placement in metropolitan Adelaide.


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