Overview

The Bachelor of Nursing - Pre-registration requires 3 years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course is offered by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.The Bachelor of Nursing - Pre-registration is for applicants with no previous formal nursing or tertiary qualification, enrolled nurses with a Diploma in … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Program of study
108 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
Inherent requirements
Special requirements
Dual offer
English Language requirements

Aims

The Bachelor of Nursing is an entry-to-practice course. It aims to prepare students to be person-centred and evidence based health professionals who have well-developed clinical reasoning skills and are reflective about their practice. They will be equipped with skills and knowledge to provide relationship based, ethically responsible care, adhering to safety and quality standards for people across the lifespan and from diverse populations and care contexts locally, nationally and globally. Students will become confident to work in therapeutic, culturally safe, and professional relationships with individuals, families, communities and fellow health professionals to collaboratively and responsively assess, plan, implement and evaluate care. Students will be provided with the learning opportunities they need to practice in the range of healthcare, technology and policy environments, meet the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board Registered Nurse standards for practice, and achieve the Flinders University graduate qualities.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
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Apply knowledge of human biology, pathophysiology, technology, and social and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care as a beginning practitioner
2.
Apply the guiding principles of 'Fundamentals of Care' to deliver collaborative, relationship-based, and interprofessional care that is person-centred and consistent with safety and quality standards for health care practice
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Integrate knowledge of nursing, health policy, legal and ethical frameworks to provide equitable and ethically responsible care for people from diverse populations and care contexts locally, nationally and globally
4.
Demonstrate caring behaviours that are applicable across the lifespan and informed by knowledge of the geographical, cultural and sociodemographic context in which care is being delivered
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Integrate knowledge and experiences to develop clinical reasoning skills and to critically reflect on clinical practice
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Apply an evidence-based approach and engage in life-long learning to enhance nursing practice and develop and promote the profession
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Recognise the importance of history, and culture and apply knowledge and understanding of the impact of colonisation on the cultural, social and spiritual lives, and health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Indigenous people globally
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Demonstrate knowledge, skills and professional behaviours that are consistent with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered nurse standards for practice, international nursing standards and Flinders University graduate qualities

Student progression rules

Failure to complete the course within six consecutive years, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress.

The award of a grade of Fail (F) on more than one occasion, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress.

A student who fails the professional experience placement component of any topic will receive a Fail grade for that topic. A student may at any time be removed from a professional experience placement for unprofessional behaviour and/or unsafe practice.

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation

Associations

Honours - 1 year/Bachelor association