Bachelor of Nursing (pre 2022)

On successful completion of the program students will have:

• Demonstrated professional practice as it relates to the professional legal and ethical responsibilities which require a satisfactory knowledge base, accountability for practice, functioning in accordance with legislation affecting nursing and health care, and the protection of individual and group rights.
• Understanding of critical thinking and analysis as it relates to self-appraisal, professional development, and the value of evidence and research for practice. Reflecting on practice, feeling and beliefs and the consequences of these for individual/groups is an important professional benchmark.
• The ability to provide and coordinate care as it relates to the coordination, organisation and provision of nursing care that includes the assessment of individual/groups, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Understanding of collaborative and therapeutic practice as it relates to establishing, sustaining and concluding professional relationships with individuals/group. This also contains those competencies that relate to the nurse understanding his/her contribution to the interdisciplinary health care team.

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 credit on application:

• A TAFE Diploma in Nursing.
• Registration as a professional nurse with a Approved Overseas Nursing Registration Authority.
• Credit may be awarded for students who have completed nursing studies overseas. Credit will be assessed on an individual basis.

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

Students will complete approximately 800 hours of practical experience throughout the program in a range of diverse clinical contexts throughout the Hunter, Central Coast, Mid North Coast and University Department of Rural Health (UDRH) sites.

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

Post-admission requirements

Compulsory program requirements - Review of progress

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (under AHPRA)

This program is in teach-out from 2022. The following teach-out arrangements are in place.

From Semester 1 2023 

Students who have not yet successfully completed NURS2102 Clinical Practice 2A should enrol and complete NURS2003 Professional Experience 3.

Students who have not yet successfully completed NURS2202 Clinical Practice 2B should enrol and complete NURS2006 Professional Experience 4.

From Semester 1 2024

Students who have not yet successfully completed NURS3102 Clinical Practice 3A should enrol and complete NURS3003 Professional Experience 5.

From Semester 2 2024

Students who have not yet successfully completed NURS3201 Transition to Professional Practice should enrol and complete NURS3006 Professional Experience 6.

Transition arrangements for Pre-2016 students: Individual assessment will be made to determine the most appropriate course/s in the revised structure. Students should contact the Program Advisor for further information and/or assistance.

Transition arrangements for Pre-2021 students: INDH2000 Foundations of Nursing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is replacing ABOR2000 Foundations of Nursing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from 2021 onwards. If you have successfully completed ABOR2000 prior to 2021, you are not required to complete INDH2000.

To ensure you enrol correctly, please refer to your program plan for the year you commenced your degree.

Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) 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.

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. 

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.

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.