Diploma of Tertiary Studies [Exit Only]

117621 - Diploma of Tertiary Studies [Exit Only]

Associate Degree of Health Sciences [Exit only]

112713 - Associate Degree of Health Sciences [Exit only]

BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE

NUR004, NUR150, NUR151

Teaching Period 2

Select NS3216 or NS3217 or 3 credit points of any undergraduate subject

Teaching Period 1

Core Subjects Level 3

Core Subjects Level 2

Core Subjects Level 1

Structure

This course is accredited by the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). Students enrolled in this degree will be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) for the duration of their program of study or until they are no longer enrolled. Graduates will be eligible to apply for professional registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for their professional development and contribute to the development of others, including the provision of information and education that enable people to make decisions and take action in relation to their health

Administer, or as appropriate delegate, quality and ethical goal-directed care based on synthesis of comprehensive and systematic assessment data, and the best available evidence, to achieve planned and agreed outcomes

Conduct comprehensive and systematic assessments, including the analysis of information, data and outcomes as the basis for practice

Employ critical thinking and the best available evidence in making decisions that guide safe, quality nursing practice within person-centred, evidence-based and cultural safety frameworks

Critically appraise own nursing practice to ensure they are safe, capable practitioners, who conduct ongoing self-management and respond to concerns about other health professionals’ capability for practice

Collaboratively plan, administer, document and effectively communicate quality nursing practice based on the appraisal of comprehensive, relevant information and evidence

Critically evaluate practice based on agreed priorities, goals, plans and outcomes and revise practice accordingly. 

Establish and maintain effective therapeutic and professional relationships and advocate for others in a context of healthcare and based on mutual trust, respect and collegial partnerships

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Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/inherent-requirements/bachelor-of-nursing-science">Bachelor of Nursing Science [Pre-Registration]</a>. All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services/student-disability">Student Disability Policy and Procedure</a>.

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/inherent-requirements/bachelor-of-nursing-science">Bachelor of Nursing Science [Pre-Registration]</a>. All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services/student-disability">Student Disability Policy and Procedure</a>. Offerings: All

At the discretion of the College Dean, students may be required to undertake a prescribed English language test to ensure that they have an acceptable level of English language proficiency to safely participate in professional experience placements.
Learning experiences undertaken outside Australia must not exceed one semester.

At the discretion of the College Dean, students may be required to undertake a prescribed English language test to ensure that they have an acceptable level of English language proficiency to safely participate in professional experience placements.
Learning experiences undertaken outside Australia must not exceed one semester. Offerings: All

This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students will be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/academic-governance/student-experience/coursework-enrolment-procedure">Coursework Enrolment  Procedure</a>
Students who have returned to study where the duration between their previous clinical placement and their pending clinical placement exceeds 12 months, may need to complete the Clinical Reconnect program.

This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students will be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/academic-governance/student-experience/coursework-enrolment-procedure">Coursework Enrolment  Procedure</a>
Students who have returned to study where the duration between their previous clinical placement and their pending clinical placement exceeds 12 months, may need to complete the Clinical Reconnect program. Offerings: All

Refer to <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/academic-governance/learning-and-teaching/review-of-a-students-suitability-to-continue-a-course-involving-placement">Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement</a> policy.

Refer to <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/academic-governance/learning-and-teaching/review-of-a-students-suitability-to-continue-a-course-involving-placement">Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement</a> policy. Offerings: All

This course may have specific admission requirements such as immunisation, the requirement to obtain a Suitability to Work with Children Card, federal police check and/or other requirements that Students must comply with. Students must complete all Professional Experience Placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of all requirements in order to stay admitted in the course. You will find your placement requirements <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/professional-experience-placement/preparation-checklists">here. </a>

This course may have specific admission requirements such as immunisation, the requirement to obtain a Suitability to Work with Children Card, federal police check and/or other requirements that Students must comply with. Students must complete all Professional Experience Placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of all requirements in order to stay admitted in the course. You will find your placement requirements <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/professional-experience-placement/preparation-checklists">here. </a> Offerings: All

Recommended: English (Units 3/4 C), Biology, Chemistry and one of General Maths, Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Maths (Units 3/4,C)

Recommended: English (Units 3/4 C), Biology, Chemistry and one of General Maths, Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Maths (Units 3/4,C) Offerings: All

Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course.  Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria.

Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course.  Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria.  Offerings: All

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of "Band 3c" – <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/procedures/student-services-procedures/admissions-policy-schedule-ii">Schedule II</a> of the JCU Admissions Policy. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) require that all applicants demonstrate their English language proficiency. Please refer to this website for more information: <a href="https://www.qtac.edu.au/nursing-and-midwifery-courses-entry/">QTAC Nursing and Midwifery courses/entry</a> . The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia requires all applicants seeking initial admission to the Nursing Register upon graduation from their nursing course, to demonstrate the necessary English language skills. See their website at: The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: <a href="https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspx">The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia</a>

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of "Band 3c" – <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/procedures/student-services-procedures/admissions-policy-schedule-ii">Schedule II</a> of the JCU Admissions Policy. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) require that all applicants demonstrate their English language proficiency. Please refer to this website for more information: <a href="https://www.qtac.edu.au/nursing-and-midwifery-courses-entry/">QTAC Nursing and Midwifery courses/entry</a> . The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia requires all applicants seeking initial admission to the Nursing Register upon graduation from their nursing course, to demonstrate the necessary English language skills. See their website at: The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia: <a href="https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards.aspx">The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia</a> Offerings: All

Students are encouraged to undertake JCU Prep if they have not studied recently and/or want assistance making the transition to University studies.

Students are encouraged to undertake JCU Prep if they have not studied recently and/or want assistance making the transition to University studies. Offerings: All

Course and Subject Handbook

78110 - Bachelor of Nursing Science [Pre-Registration]