Bachelor of Nursing includes: Bachelor of Nursing The course includes the following awards: Bachelor of Nursing BNurs Course Study Modes and Locations Bachelor of Nursing (4415NS) On Campus - Albury-Wodonga On Campus - Bathurst On Campus - Dubbo On Campus - Wagga Wagga Online - Bathurst Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment. Normal course duration Bachelor of Nursing Full-time 3.0 years (6.0 sessions) Part-time 6.0 years (12.0 sessions) Refer to the course structure and enrolment pattern for full-time and part-time students including the enrolment patterns for Enrolled Division 2 Nurses Diploma of Nursing NSW TAFE Course No.4393; and Diploma of Nursing Course No.HLT51607 and HLT51612 and Enrolled Division 2 Nurses Cert IV NSW TAFE (2008 and beyond) Course No. 3262 and Enrolled Division 2 Nurses Cert IV NSW TAFE (prior to 2008) Course No.3228. Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent: FTE). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode. 1
Admission criteria CSU Admission Policy A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent), with an ATAR of at least 70, inclusive of any eligible adjustment factors. Prior university study i.e. successful completion of two or more university level subjects (AQF Associate Degree level or higher), demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies. A completed AQF Diploma studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalent Partial completion of an AQF Diploma, of at least 50%, studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalent. A completed AQF Certificate IV studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University - or equivalent A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate from an Australian university (or equivalent), demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Overall Grade Average or Score achieved. A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate IV undertaken from 2008 in Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse. A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate IV undertaken prior to 2008 in Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse. A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Diploma in Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse. A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Advanced Certificate in Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse. A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Advanced Diploma in Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse. A completed Hospital Certificate in Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing (or equivalent) and AHPRA registration as an Enrolled Nurse. AND Was born in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, USA or South Africa and have completed at least one qualification taught and assessed in English in one of these countries. 2
Have successful secondary or tertiary studies of no less than 5 years full time equivalent in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, USA or South Africa and have completed at least one qualification taught and assessed in English in one of these countries. An Academic IELTS with a minimum overall score of 7.0 with no score below 7 in each of the individual skill areas or a qualification deemed equivalent (see CSU ELP Concordance Tables). Credit CSU Credit Policy Students who have previously completed part or all of a tertiary course may be eligible for credit, as per CSU Credit Regulations. The following credit packages apply for Enrolled Division 2 Nurses entering the Bachelor of Nursing. Enrolled Division 2 Nurse Diploma of Nursing NSW TAFE Course No 4393 Diploma of Nursing Course Nos. HLT51607 and HLT51612 NRS111 Professional Nursing 1: Foundations of Learning Enrolled Division 2 Nurse Certificate IV (2008 and beyond): Course No. 3262 Enrolled Division 2 Nurse Cert IV (prior to 2008) Course No 3228 Enrolled Division 2 Nurse Cert IV (prior to 2008) Course No 3228 + Medication Endorsement 3
Graduation requirements To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points. Course Structure The Bachelor of Nursing course is of 192 points duration, comprising the following 8 and 16 point subjects: Core subjects Key Subjects 4
Enrolment Pattern FULL-TIME STUDENTS Session 1 Session 2 Enrolled Nurse Diploma of Nursing HLT51607 and HLT51612 Session 2 (Mid Year intake only) 5
Enrolled Nurse Cert IV TAFE NSW 2008 and beyond. Session 1 NRS111 Professional Nursing 1: Foundations of Learning Session 2 Enrolled Nurse Cert IV TAFE NSW prior to 2008. Session 1 Session 2 6
Enrolled Nurse Cert IV TAFE NSW prior to 2008 + Medication Endorsement Session 1 Session 2 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 Session 10 NRS327 Essential Nursing Care: Theory to Practice (16 points) PART-TIME STUDENTS Session 1 7
Session 2 Session 7 Session 8 NRS223 Essential Nursing Care: Chronic and Complex Care (16 point) Session 9 Session 10 Session 11 Session 12 Workplace learning Please note that the following subjects may contain a Workplace Learning component. NRS211 Essential Nursing Care: Acute Care NRS223 Essential Nursing Care: Chronic and Complex Nursing NRS312 Essential Nursing Care: Managing the Deteriorating Patient NRS327 Essential Nursing Care: Theory to Practice Residential School 8
Please note that the following subjects may have a residential school component. NRS211 Essential Nursing Care: Acute Care NRS223 Essential Nursing Care: Chronic and Complex Nursing NRS312 Essential Nursing Care: Managing the Deteriorating Patient NRS327 Essential Nursing Care: Theory to Practice Enrolled students can find further information about CSU residential schools via the About Residential School page, or via subject information in the Handbook. Accreditation This course is a nationally accredited and registered award in tertiary education. The course was accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) in November 2014 for a five year period and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Contact Current Students For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure you will need to contact Student Central at ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278. Alternatively; Chat to us online at: Student Central Chat Go to AskCSU, a fully searchable database of over 1000 frequently asked questions If on campus, visit us at one of our front counters (for information on opening hours and locations please see Student Central) Prospective Students For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or enquire online. 9
The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: February 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice. Back 10