Bachelor of Nursing Science [Post-Registration]

Handbook year	2022
Course code	117910
Course type	Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7)
Owner	Division of Tropical Health and Medicine
College	Healthcare Sciences

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Candidates must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Applicants must provide documentary evidence with their QTAC application.
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.
Additional selection requirements	Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria.
Special admission requirements	Students are encouraged to review JCU short courses and workshops 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.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	72 credit points as per course structure
Course learning outcomes	On successful completion of the Bachelor of Nursing Science [Post-Registration], the graduate will be able to: In collaboration with other health care professionals: Employ critical thinking and the best available evidence in making decisions that guide safe, quality nursing practice within person-centred and evidence-based frameworks. Purposefully engage in effective therapeutic and professional relationships based on collegial generosity in a context of mutual trust and respect. Demonstrate accountability for ensuring they are safe, capable practitioners, including ongoing self-management and responding to concerns about other health professionals’ capability for practice. Accept responsibility for their professional development and contribute to the development of others, including the provision of information and education that enable people to make decisions and take action in relation to their health. Accurately conduct comprehensive and systematic assessments, including the analysis of information, data and outcomes as the basis for practice. Collaboratively plan, administer, document and effectively communicate quality nursing practice based on the appraisal of comprehensive, relevant information and evidence. Administer, or as appropriate delegate, quality and ethical goal-directed care based on comprehensive and systematic assessment, and the best available evidence, to achieve planned and agreed outcomes. Take responsibility for the evaluation of practice based on agreed priorities, goals, plans and outcomes and revise practice accordingly.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Bachelor of Nursing Science [Post-Registration].

Reasonable adjustments

All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

48 credit points of credit for current registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA

Teaching Period 1 (First Half Year)

BM1011:03 Physiological Systems and Processes 1

NS2771:03 The Professional Role

NS3363:03 Mental Health for Nursing and Midwifery

OPTIONS

Select NS2216:03 Rural and Remote Nursing or NS2220:03 Specialisation Project or 3 credit points of any undergraduate subject

Teaching Period 2 (Second Half Year)

BM1022:03 Physiological Systems and Processes 2

HS2101:03 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Wellbeing

NS2015:03 Law and Ethics for Nursing and Midwifery

NS2219:03 Inclusive Practice

Location

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
JCU Cairns
JCU Mackay
JCU Mount Isa
JCU Townsville
External	Some subjects may require face-to-face teaching in mixed mode subjects

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	3 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 years

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Not applicable
Accreditation requirements	Students must be registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with AHPRA
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Credit

Eligibility	Not eligible
Maximum allowed	Nil
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Award title	BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE
Approved abbreviation	BNSc
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable – this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable

Honours

Honours availability	An additional honours year is available [end-on]
Eligibility	Candidates will typically require a grade point average of 5.0 or above across the course to be eligible for honours. Potential students should consult the honours course coordinator before applying.