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Course Overview
The Bachelor of Nursing is designed for individuals interested in becoming a registered nurse. Registered nurses play an important role in the healthcare system and are involved in a range of activities that are designed to provide care and support to people with acute, chronic and complex health conditions. Registered nurses are integral in the treatment of individuals, families, communities and whole populations. While studying nursing at UOW, you will develop an increased understanding of how social, cultural, economic, legal, political and ethical forces impact the nursing profession and health care. There will also be plenty of opportunities to apply theory to practice during 21 weeks of professional workplace experience undertaken in hospitals, aged care and community facilities. You will be immersed in all elements of nursing throughout your studies to ensure you are ready for your transition to practice. Applicants who have completed a Diploma of Nursing may be eligible for up to 48 points of credit for prior learning (CPL) and direct entry into second year*. UOW nursing graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects with 91% in full-time employment within four months of graduating (QILT, 2023).
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Common Questions
Yes. The Bachelor of Nursing is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and is listed as an approved program of study on the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) website. Graduates may be eligible to apply for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) through the NMBA, subject to meeting the registration standards, including English language proficiency.
During the Bachelor of Nursing, you will undertake 21 weeks of professional workplace experience totalling 840 hours (at 40 hours per week) in a range of health-related settings, including hospitals, aged care and community facilities. Before commencing a placement within a NSW Health facility, you must meet NSW Health's mandatory requirements for a police check, code of conduct, and immunisation/vaccination.
Yes. Applicants who have successfully completed the Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121 or HLT54115) and hold current registration as an Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA may be eligible for up to 48 credit points of credit for prior learning, enabling them to enter directly into second year and complete the program in two years of full-time study. Students approved for direct entry must also attend a compulsory orientation and complete short online modules before commencing.
The NMBA requires an overall IELTS score of 7.0, with a minimum of 7.0 in each subtest: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Test results must be obtained within two years of applying for registration. Therefore, graduates will need to undertake another IELTS test to meet these requirements, even if the necessary scores were achieved prior to enrolling in the Bachelor of Nursing.
UOW nursing graduates enjoy excellent employment prospects, with 91% in full-time employment within four months of graduating, according to QILT (2023). Graduates can pursue roles such as Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Mental Health Nurse, Critical Care Nurse, Nurse Educator, Nurse Manager, and many more.
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