Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing
Would you like to build a career out of making a difference to people’s lives? Nurses do just that by providing healthcare in times of need – from acute health issues in emergency departments to home visits that assist the elderly to remain in their homes for longer. Combine the…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Would you like to build a career out of making a difference to people’s lives? Nurses do just that by providing healthcare in times of need – from acute health issues in emergency departments to home visits that assist the elderly to remain in their homes for longer.
Combine the professional person-centred approach of nursing with psychosocial and biological sciences as you learn the skills needed to become a Registered Nurse. You’ll also be equipped with lifetime access to a web-based ePortfolio, to showcase your knowledge and experience to prospective employees when you graduate.
You can complete your Nursing degree in three years of full-time study or within six years of part-time study.
3 reasons to study Nursing at Murdoch
Five-star rating for learner engagement, overall experience, student support, teaching quality and skills development for nursing.*
*Source: The Good Universities Guide, 2020
Complete 18 weeks of work experience in hospitals, aged care and community settings throughout WA.
Gain industry recognised badges as you progress through the Patient Safety Competency Framework in Communication, Vital Signs, Assessment, Asepsis, and Medical Calculation and Administration.
What you’ll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:
Complexities of health and illness across the lifespan.
Case-based inquiry.
Clinical practice skills.
Indigenous health and cultural diversity.
Policy and procedure for professional practice (law ethics and competency standards for the registered nurse).
Your future career
Once you are registered to practice as a nurse you can pursue a career in a wide variety of fields including business, health and research. You could work in a range of industries including the private sector, universities, and government institutions. Careers could include:
Acute Care Nurse
Aged Care Nurse
Community Nurse
Mental Health Nurse
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC), and has specific requirements for registration that you must meet to qualify for admission.
Students who commence study in Semester 1 will have a full-time duration of 3 years. Students who commence study in Semester 2 will have a duration of 3.5 years.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Murdoch University is based in Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia. It is a world-renowned research university, being a part of the Innovative Research Universities group. It has an impressive reputation for conducting ground-breaking studies, and experienced academics encourage students to be independent thinkers with a focus on the future. Murdoch offers around 230 undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs, and a series of dedicated scholarships for international students to help them with the costs of studying in Australia. The University boasts strong connections with overseas partners, domestic government departments and the wider working community, giving students a perfect springboard to take part in work placements and complete real-world projects in their subject area.
