Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing
The School of Nursing and Midwifery is dedicated to educating the next generation of nurses to support the communities of the world. Nurses are champions of change, making a difference through quality patient care and safety. The Bachelor of Nursing prepares you for a career as a Registered Nurse in…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The School of Nursing and Midwifery is dedicated to educating the next generation of nurses to support the communities of the world. Nurses are champions of change, making a difference through quality patient care and safety. The Bachelor of Nursing prepares you for a career as a Registered Nurse in a variety of healthcare settings.
This course prepares graduates for eligibility to apply for registration throughout Australia as a registered nurse. The focus of the course is on inquiry-based learning, critical thinking and reflective practice in relation to the theory and practice of nursing in health and health breakdown across the lifespan. Using a primary health care framework, students study the application of physical and behavioral sciences to nursing; inquiry and evidence-based practice principles and utilization within nursing; nursing care of individuals, families and groups from diverse backgrounds across the lifespan. The acquisition of nursing knowledge and skills occurs initially in campus-based simulated clinical practice settings and consolidation occurs as students undertake clinical placements in a variety of health care settings. Our program reflects contemporary practices in nursing, health and education, and responds to emerging trends.
Professional accreditation
The Bachelor of Nursing is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Your career
Become a registered nurse in areas like:
Community health
Emergency or trauma units
Forensics
Drug and alcohol health
Occupational health
Palliative care
Oncology
REQUIREMENTS
Students must have Successful completion of Year 12 or an equivalent qualification.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 7.0 overall score (min 7.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 94 Writing 27, Speaking 23, Reading 24, Listening 24; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 665 Overall; minimum 65 in each of the four skills Writing, Speaking, Listening and Reading in one sitting.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
