Conversion Programs for Enrolled Nurses

Nurses are the backbone of Australia's health care. As a nurse, your work makes a difference in the lives of patients, families, and communities. In this career, you know you'll always be on the front line promoting equality and providing compassionate care.

One of the best things about being a nurse has always been the chance to help people directly and personally. RN programs that lead to a degree give you a wider breadth of experience and deeper knowledge of the profession so you can help more people, more effectively. The Bachelor of Nursing Science is similar to a Bachelor of Nursing – both lead to a registered nursing qualification.

There are many programs that can get you started working as a nurse, but when you earn a tertiary degree, more career opportunities open up. Graduates of JCU’s Bachelor of Nursing Science (similar to a Bachelor of Nursing) are equipped to work in remote rural settings or in busy metropolitan hospitals. You could work in government departments helping to direct public policy and protect community health or be qualified to work in defence forces or any private practice. If you prefer, you can choose to work with communities that need it most.

Your nursing qualification doesn’t have to end with a bachelor's degree. JCU’s Graduate Diploma of Midwifery is a conversion course for registered nurses to become a Midwife.

A degree and a job is important, so study a degree accredited by the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council and graduate eligible for professional registration. Capitalise on JCU's reputation in the field and earn a degree that employers value.

Build on your ability to care for people and grow your skills through JCU's RN programs. Experience has no substitute, and your bachelor studies at JCU will provide the experience you need to put theory into practice and grow the skills you already have.

As a part of your degree studies, you'll take part in clinical placements and professional practice and be part of a vibrant culture of healthcare professionals. Grab the opportunity to put those skills into practice at professional teaching sites and under the supervision of lecturers committed to student success. With more scope to use and practice your skills, your skills will grow along with your confidence.

Take Part in Research That Matters

Earn your degree at a school with a strong commitment to research that matters. Work in tutorial rooms, laboratories, lecture theatres, and simulated hospital wards to broaden your understanding of the nursing profession. As you work toward your degree, you'll learn how to assess and critically evaluate information and then apply it to solve the problems facing today's nursing care.

Using the skills you develop through your degree, you will be able to accurately evaluate and then apply regional, national, and global healthcare initiatives throughout your career. A degree with a strong foundation in research will give you the skills you need to make the right decisions for your patients.

Working as a nurse means working with people on an intimate, and personal level. You can do the most good at the personal level when you understand larger perspectives of nursing as a whole. Through your registered nurse degree, you will master the standards of practice of professional conduct that apply to the healthcare profession and to nurses in particular.

With JCU's strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, you have the opportunity to work in a wide variety of practical settings. Throughout these experiences you will come to gain a better understanding of how economic and cultural differences affect the way people view healthcare and respond to healthcare providers. With this knowledge and experience in applying it, you'll have the skills you need to incorporate culturally appropriate practices throughout your career.

The healthcare profession is only beginning to understand the intimate connections between the mind and the body. At its most basic, nursing is primarily about providing physical care for the body however treating a patient’s mental health is a key factor in maintaining and improving physical health.

Study a conversion program for enrolled nurses with a strong emphasis on mental health. Your studies will include learning a variety of therapeutic approaches to empower your patients to affect their own health outcomes. You also become skilled at early detection and know how to de-stigmatise mental health issues so that people can get the interventions they need as quickly as possible.

Consider Going Further

If you're already considering RN programs that lead to an accredited degree, you may find that your tertiary studies inspire you to move even further. A bachelor's degree from JCU will give you the strong foundation you need to pursue one of JCU’s postgraduate coursework or research degrees.

At JCU, we pride ourselves on all our students working to develop strong critical thinking skills and strive to become leaders in their field. If you are ready to take the next step in your nursing career and earn a registered nurse degree through a conversion program for enrolled nurses, you'll find small classes and a culture committed to student success at JCU. Your world-class education begins here, when you contact JCU.