Bachelor of Nursing Science (Post Registration)

Faculty

Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences

Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements

Students of non-English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule II of the JCU Admissions policy.

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia requires all applicants seeking initial admission to the Nursing Register upon graduation from their nursing course, to demonstrate the necessary English language skills. See their website at:

Nursing Midwifery Board

Special admission requirements

Students are encouraged to undertake the UniPrep course if they have not studied recently and/or want assistance making the transition to University studies.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the graduate will be able to:

In collaboration with other health care professionals –

• Apply a person-centred approach based on a broad and coherent body of theoretical and technical knowledge in the provision of appropriate nursing care that recognises the diverse social, cultural and spiritual values and beliefs unique to each individual

• Retrieve, critically evaluate and apply evidence in support of succinct, sequential, safe and effective nursing practice

• Practise responsibly and with accountability, based on knowledge of the Australian health care system and in accordance with relevant policies, legislation, ethical and regulatory frameworks

• Translate, interpret and extrapolate health information to effect positive outcomes for individuals and populations

• Apply unique cognitive, technical and creative skills within a clearly defined and accepted scope of nursing practice, ensuring referral as appropriate

• Exercise comprehensive clinical reasoning, analytical and technical expertise in the resolution of unpredictable and complex problems across dynamic health care environments

• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups and within the health care team, utilising well-developed English language and numeracy proficiency

• Employ strategies of critical analysis, evaluation and reflection as a framework for nursing practice and continuing professional development of the self, others and the discipline of nursing

• Critically reflect on their role in the provision of primary health care, addressing issues of equity and access to health care facing individuals, communities and populations, with particular reference to the unique needs of those in tropical, rural, remote and/or Indigenous Australian contexts.

Cairns

Mackay

First and second year only until 2014

Maximum time to complete

5 years

Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)

No

Accreditation requirements

Nil

Supplementary exam for final subject

Not applicable

Maximum allowed

Nil

Expiry

Not applicable

Exit with lesser award

Not applicable

Eligibility

Candidates must satisfy the School requirements relating to the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to the honours degree.