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Description

Nurses are an essential part of the health care system and work to promote and maintain the health of individuals and communities. Nursing provides varied career opportunities and nurses fulfil diverse roles such as clinicians, educators, researchers and managers.


Program learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

  • incorporated the professional standards of the nursing discipline, health care ethics and legal principles, using a framework of critical thinking and reasoning in the provision of nursing practice.
  • demonstrated capability to perform competently the literacies of verbal, non-verbal and written communication; numeracy, and digital technology as applied to the nursing context across a range of settings.
  • provided professional practice which is culturally capable gained through the acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes, informed by evidence, to enable delivery as a safe practitioner.
  • established effective, collaborative and therapeutic relationships with individuals, families and the interprofessional team, which supports their engagement in a person-centred approach.

Details

Information correct as atMar 19, 2024 7:31 pm
Program code40298
AQF level

Level 7 Bachelor Degree

Locations and UAC codes
Mode of delivery
  • Face to Face
Duration
  • Australian students - 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
  • International students - 3 years full-time.
Selection Rank
LocationSelection Rank
Callaghan Campus63.00-
Gosford63.00-

This program is new for 2022, there is currently no commencing student profile available.

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Assumed knowledgeEnglish (any level) and Mathematics Standard plus Biology and/or Chemistry
Recommended studiesBiology and/or Chemistry, General English and General Maths.
Term typeSemesters
Fees
  • International students - AUD39,725 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
    Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units) Find out more about fees
Relevant University rules and policies
CRICOS Code106657M

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Admission information

Admission requirements

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.

The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.

The Bachelor of Nursing does not accept Certificate III; however, the School Based Traineeship (SBT) may be recognised for admission.

For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:

 

 

English Language Requirements

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

  • IELTS Overall Minimum: 7
  • IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 7

Credit transfer

If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.

Students holding the following qualifications may be eligible for specified 80 units of credit on application and can complete the degree in two calendar years:

To be eligible for 80 units of specified credit, applicants must hold all of the following:

  1. current AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse, and
  2. a Diploma of Nursing completed within 5 years of admission, and
  3. a current Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011 or HLTAID003).

International Registered Nurses holding the following qualifications may be eligible for specified 80 units of credit on application and can complete the degree in two calendar years:

To be eligible for 80 units of specified credit, applicants must hold all of the following:

  1. Completed a post-secondary level pre-registration nursing program of at least three years full-time or part-time equivalent, within 5 years of admission;
  2. Registered or licensed to practice as a ‘first level’ or ‘professional’ nurse (however titled) by the relevant registration/licensing authority in countries where program was undertaken.

Credit will be assessed on an individual basis.

Please note that time restrictions apply to the granting of credit in this program.


Compulsory program requirements

Students should also be aware that they may be required to undertake professional experience placement and/or classes outside normal semester dates.

Bachelor of Nursing (Hunter)

You will undertake your on campus studies at the Callaghan Campus, Newcastle.

Bachelor of Nursing (Central Coast)

You will undertake your on campus studies at the Central Coast Clinical School, Gosford.

Clinical placement is conducted in a variety of settings, including medical-surgical facilities, acute care, community health and major teaching hospitals, mental health settings, aged-care facilities, rural and remote health placements, international placements.

As well as clinical placement venues in Newcastle, Central Coast, and the Mid North Coast, it is expected that you will be available to attend venues across regional and remote centres in the Hunter and far north, south and west of NSW including but not limited to: Northern NSW (eg Tweed Heads, Grafton, Lismore), Hunter New England (eg Armidale, Tamworth, Moree), Western NSW (eg Walgett, Bourke, Dubbo, Cobar), Far West (eg Broken Hill, Balranald), Central West (eg Bathurst, Orange, Cowra). 

Travel, accommodation and related expenses for clinical placements will be the responsibility of the student. 

Post-admission requirements

  • First Aid Certificate

    First Aid Certificate

  • NSW Health Verification Requirements

    Mandatory NSW Health Verification Requirements must be met. More information is available here.

Compulsory program requirements - Review of progress

In addition to meeting the University's overall requirements for academic progression, students must satisfactorily complete the following courses to progress in their program.

NURS3003 - Professional Experience 5

NURS2006 - Professional Experience 4

NURS3006 - Professional Experience 6

NURS1006 - Professional Experience 2

NURS1003 - Professional Experience 1

NURS2003 - Professional Experience 3


Professional recognition

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (under AHPRA)

Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme administered by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).


Academic requirements for program completion

Total units required

240 units

Program duration

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.

International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au

Program requirements

The Bachelor of Nursing program offered by the University of Newcastle requires the completion of 240 units of approved courses, including:

  • 190 units of core nursing courses;
  • 20 units of core human bioscience courses;
  • 10 units of core pharmacology courses;
  • 10 units of core foundational Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander courses; and
  • 10 units of electives

Program planner

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Current students can plan their program using Program Planner.

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Transition arrangements

Students who commenced in the Bachelor of Nursing (11725) program prior to 2022 and have been transitioned to the Bachelor of Nursing (40298), please read the Approved Transition Arrangements.

If you need further advice, please contact your Program Advisor at programadvice@newcastle.edu.au.


Program structure

Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.

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Core

Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
HUBS1406Human Bioscience for Nursing and Midwifery
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (GOSFORD)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Manning Base Hospital)
10 units
HUBS1416Advanced Human Bioscience
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (GOSFORD)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Manning Base Hospital)
10 units
NURS1001Introduction to the Profession of Nursing
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (GOSFORD)
10 units
NURS1002Essentials of Professional Communication
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (GOSFORD)
10 units
NURS1003Professional Experience 1
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (GOSFORD)
10 units
NURS1004Evidence for Nursing Practice
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (GOSFORD)
10 units
NURS1005Essentials of Caring for the Older Person
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (GOSFORD)
10 units
NURS1006Professional Experience 2
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (GOSFORD)
10 units
HUBS2203Introductory Pharmacology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
INDH2000Foundations of Nursing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
NURS2001Essentials of Surgical Nursing
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (GOSFORD)
10 units
NURS2003Professional Experience 3
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (GOSFORD)
10 units
NURS2004Essentials of Medical Nursing
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (GOSFORD)
10 units
NURS2005Essentials of Health Promotion
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (GOSFORD)
10 units
NURS2006Professional Experience 4
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (GOSFORD)
10 units
NURS2103Essentials of Mental Health Nursing
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (GOSFORD)
10 units
NURS3001Essentials of Nursing the Deteriorating Person
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (GOSFORD)
10 units
NURS3002Essentials of Palliative Care
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (GOSFORD)
10 units
NURS3003Professional Experience 5
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (GOSFORD)
10 units
NURS3004Essentials of Chronic Illness and Disability
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (GOSFORD)
10 units
NURS3005Transition to Professional Nursing
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (GOSFORD)
10 units
NURS3006Professional Experience 6
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (GOSFORD)
20 units

Electives

Electives 10 unit requirement

Complete 10 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. Electives can be chosen from all courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them.

10 units

Honours

Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) is available as an additional one-year, full-time program or equivalent part-time.

Candidates for Honours are selected on the basis of academic achievement.


Additional information

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.

During clinical placement students may be required to wear properly fitted respirators. Fit testing is the process to ensure the respirator fits the wearers face snugly, creating a seal to minimise airbourne particles travelling through gaps between the wearer's skin and the respirator. Students will need to arrange and pay for their own fit testing before attending their first placement and every subsequent 12 months. 


International students

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.


Additional support

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.

Students who have impaired function in their hands or arms, or an audio/visual impairment will have difficulty pursuing this program. It is highly advisable for any prospective student with such a disability to contact the College to discuss the issue.

Bachelor of Nursing

UAC Code , Program Code 40298

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