Bachelor of Nursing Science (Post-registration)
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Year |
2010 |
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Course Code & Version |
78210U (v3), 78210E (v1) |
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Faculty |
Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
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Pre-requisites |
Candidates must be Registered Nurses, currently registered with any Australian State or Territory Nursing Registration Board or eligible for Registration in Australia. Applicants must provide documentary evidence with their QTAC application. |
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Additional selection requirements |
Nil |
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Special admission requirements |
Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
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Credit points |
24 credit points as per course structure |
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Additional course rules |
Nil |
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Additional completion requirements |
Nil |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
NS2015:03 Nursing Inquiry 2 – Law and Ethics
NS3118:03 Nursing Research
Options
Select 18 credit points of specified level 1, 2 or 3 subjects
BM1011:03 Physiological Systems and Processes 1
BM1022:03 Physiological Systems and Processes 2
HS1005:03 Lifespan Development for Health
HS1111:03 Interactive Processes 1
NS1211:03 Foundations of Nursing 1
NS1012:03 Nursing Inquiry 1 – Ways of Knowing
NS1220:03 Primary Health Care
NS1222:03 Foundations of Nursing 2
HS2000:03 Social Constructions of Health in Australia
HS2101:03 Indigenous Health Studies for Nursing Sciences
NS2022:03 Transitions into Nursing 1
NS2112:03 Interactive Processes 2
NS2213:03 Transitions into Nursing 2
PP2131:03 Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 1
PP2231:03 Human Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2
NS3320:03 Community Approaches to Care
NS3223:03 Preparation for Practice
NS3224:03 Integrated Nursing 2
NS3225:03 Integrated Nursing 2 (Mental Health)
NS3322:03 Nursing in the North
NS3330:03 Clinical Practice 1
NS3340:03 Nursing for Chronic Illness and Palliative Care
NS3350:03 Health and Illness in the Older Adult
NS3360:03 Introduction to Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
NS3361:03 Introduction to Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (Mental Health)
NS3370:03 Issues in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Candidature
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Expected time to complete |
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
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Maximum time to complete |
5 years |
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Maximum leave of absence |
3 years |
Progression
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Course progression requisites |
Nil |
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Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
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Special assessment requirements |
Not applicable |
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Accreditation requirements |
Nil |
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Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Nil |
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Supplementary exam for final subject |
Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
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Eligibility |
Not eligible |
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Maximum allowed |
Nil |
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Currency |
Not applicable |
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Expiry |
Not applicable |
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Other restrictions |
Not applicable |
Award Details
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Inclusion of majors on testamur |
Not applicable – this course does not have majors |
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Exit with lesser award |
Not applicable |
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Course articulation |
Not applicable |
Honours
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Honours availability |
An additional honours year is available |
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Eligibility |
Candidates must satisfy the School requirements relating to the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to the honours degree. |
Document Modification History
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Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
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1-09 |
10/2009 |
Original document |
10/2009 |