Bachelor of Nursing

class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions Expand all sections Collapse all sections 3 year plan option 2 year plan option 3 year plan option Applying for BP032P24 - 3 year full-time plan If you have completed a Diploma of Nursing or equivalent, you must apply for the BP032P24D2 plan (2-year full-time duration). Switch to 2-year full-time duration. Prerequisites Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English other than EAL; or a study score of at least 27 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or equivalent studies . Age requirement Applicants must be 18 years of age by 1 December of the first year of the degree in order to meet the mandatory requirements for clinical placements. Underaged applicants who cannot meet this requirement are not eligible for an offer. English proficiency requirements In addition to meeting the RMIT English language prerequisite requirement, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) requires all applicants for the Bachelor of Nursing to provide evidence of meeting the required English proficiency level prior to entry. See the NMBA website for details. If you are applying direct to RMIT, you must complete and submit the Bachelor of Nursing selection task (declaration form) to show that you meet the English language requirements for entry to the program. See the Selection tasks page for instructions. If you are applying to RMIT through VTAC, please download and complete the form on the VTAC course page and attached the signed form to your VTAC application. Your application for the Bachelor of Nursing cannot be considered until this declaration has been submitted. As entry to this program is competitive, you are encouraged to complete your application as soon as possible. <div

class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career Working with a range of healthcare professionals, nurses are involved in the care of individuals, families and communities. Nurses use their clinical judgement to advocate and promote safe healthcare environments. They are also involved in education and research, shaping health policy and approaches to patient care. As a registered nurse, you will perform complex assessments of the physical and psychological needs of patients and put together care plans for their treatment and recovery. You will medical staff who perform invasive or complex procedures, educate patients to promote self-care and health, perform clinical tasks such as wound management and medication administration, and supervise other nurses or healthcare workers. As a nurse, you may go on to work in hospitals, general practices, aged-care facilities and community care settings. You may also choose to specialise in a range of areas including: emergency paediatrics cardiology education mental health aged care critical care oncology public health. Career outlook Nursing is an essential profession with a high number of employees in Australia and around he world. As a graduate of this degree, you have excellent employment prospects in a diverse range of metropolitan, rural, remote, and overseas healthcare settings, including: public and private hospitals community and public health acute care nursing mental health nursing aged-care nursing specialty support services industry and school health nursing. Graduates of this degree have gone on to work at a range of organisations including: public and private acute care hospitals community mental health organisations healthcare organisations in other countries. Expand all sections Professional recognition and accreditation The Bachelor of Nursing degree is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) as an "entry to nursing practice" degree. Successful completion of the requirements of this degree will enable RMIT graduates to apply for registration with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse in Australia. When applying for registration, in addition to completing the Bachelor of Nursing program, graduates will need to meet all registration standards set by the NMBA. Refer to the NMBA Registration Standards for further information. <div