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Course type

Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7)

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Students also need to take note that in accordance with the National Registration Board’s requirement, they must hold a valid IELTS (academic module) minimum score of 7.0 in all components within 2 years prior to applying for registration.

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.

Note: This course does not lead to registration or accreditation. Registration is a pre-requisite.

Additional course rules

Nil

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Nursing Science [Post-Registration], the graduate (in collaboration with other health care professionals) will be able to:

• 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

Mount Isa

Townsville

Maximum time to complete

4 years

Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)

No

Accreditation requirements

Nil

Supplementary exam for final subject

Not applicable

Maximum allowed

Nil

Expiry

Not applicable

Approved abbreviation

BNSc

Exit with lesser award

Not applicable

Eligibility

Candidates will typically require a GPA of 5.0 or above across the course to be eligible for honours. Potential students should consult the honours course coordinator before applying.