Bachelor of Nursing - Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Pathway

Supervised Work Integrated Learning of at least 600 hours is required, spread across several units within the course, to meet AHPRA registration requirements. Placements may include acute and low care health facilities, community settings, mental health facilities, extended residential aged care, GP practices, health promotion and education, intensive care, health clinics, accident and emergency, palliative care, and primary health care settings within metropolitan, regional and rural areas throughout NSW and QLD.

Yes. Students must maintain registration, without any restriction on practice, with the relevant Australian Nursing Regulation Authority for the duration of study. Students who have a restriction imposed are required to discuss this with the Course Coordinator.

The annual tuition fee for international students is $26,000 AUD ($3,250 per unit), based on completing 8 units per year, at all three campus locations (Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, and Lismore). Fees are in Australian dollars and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of the course. In addition, students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance.

Yes. The course is specifically designed for graduates of the Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled) or Diploma of Nursing. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for this course, and further information is available in the Bachelor of Nursing Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Pathway RPL Guide.

Local placements are not guaranteed. While SCU considers your current residential address when allocating placements, you should be prepared to travel to your allocated placement, which may be outside your immediate local area. You will require access to reliable transport to complete shifts that may occur during mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends, and you are responsible for organising and covering any associated costs, including travel, accommodation, and related expenses.