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Nursing (BNurs)

Course Code: B1263

This three-year full-time course will prepare graduates for registration as Comprehensive Registered nurses within Australia and elsewhere, and allow professional practice in a variety of clinical settings. The course centres learning on the concept of a professional therapeutic nurse/client relationship and takes into account individual,contextual and modifying factors in understanding and planning nursing care. Early studies emphasise the need for a good understanding of nursing and biosciences, as these are foundational for later studies which focus on the complexities of competence and knowledge required of caring health professionals. Extensive workplace problem-based and experiential learning opportunities will be features of the course in developing highly competent and sought after graduates. Students will be required to participate in clinical placements at a variety of locations within the Peel Region, Perth Metropolitan areas and the South West Region of Western Australia.

Level:	Bachelor
Qualification:	Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs)
Duration:	3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Availability:	Peel campus (internal)
Employment Prospects:	There is a shortage of registered nurses nationwide. A strong professional training in the essential areas of general and mental health nursing for clients of all ages across the life span will facilitate job selection in Australia and many overseas countries where Australian nurses are sought.
Special Requirements:	Students must have a level of health suitable to meet the requirements of such a course and meet safe nursing practice. Before commencement of their first clinical placement, students will be required to obtain the following: Department of Health Criminal Record clearance; screening for Tuberculosis, Rubella, Mumps, Measles, Varicella, Tetanus-Diptheria, Poliomyelitis, Hepatitis B and MRSA; CPR Certificate. Before students commence paediatric clinical practicum they will be required to apply for a Working With Children clearance.
Professional Recognition:	Graduates from this course will be eligible to apply to the Nurses and Midwives Board of Western Australia for registration in the category of Registered Nurse (Comprehensive). At point of application to the Nurses and Midwives Board of Western Australia, graduates will need to provide proof of having met an IELTS score of at least 6.5 in reading and listening and at least 7 in speaking and writing with an overall band of 7, if their primary or secondary education took place in a country where English is not the native language. Results from tests completed more than two (2) years prior to application for registration will not be accepted.

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