Bachelor of Nursing Studies
Why study the Bachelor of Nursing Studies at UNE?
The nursing profession has a key role to play in the health of all Australians. Nurses are employed in a wide variety of health-related situations including occupational health and safety, community nursing, mental health, general medical and surgical nursing and a large number of speciality settings.
The aim is to prepare Enrolled Nurses as beginning competent nursing clinicians who will be eligible for registration with the NSW Nurses' Registration Board. Graduates will have experienced a tertiary education preparing them for lifelong education and providing a sound foundation for postgraduate work in the discipline of nursing.
The four-year external program of study is supplemented with on-campus residential schools and on-site clinical experience provided by the School of Health Clinical Schools and their associated Health Services partners.
Clinical Placement: The Bachelor of Nursing Studies has a large component of clinical praxis (clinical practice related to theory). 20 weeks of clinical practice is undertaken in the course, this is designed for students to integrate their knowledge and experience and to develop the level of skills required of a registered nurse. Praxis must be undertaken in NSW and outside candidates' place of employment.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
4 Years Part-timeFEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceOP
Information available from 20082007 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2007.Contact Us
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| Official Abbreviation | BNursStud |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 |
| Study Mode | Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| 2006 UAI | Information available from 2008 |
| 2006 OP | Information available from 2008 |
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 96 |
| Benefits | UNE has been at the forefront of nurse education longer than any other university in Australia. UNE was the first tertiary education provider in Australia to offer distance education for nurses and the first to implement the preceptor model of undergraduate clinical teaching on a large scale. UNE nurse graduates are well respected within the profession, they are critical thinkers, well prepared educationally for the professional challenges they will face. |
| Entry Requirements | All candidates must: · Be an Enrolled Nurse on list A in NSW, and · Hold the Advanced Certificate in Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) or its equivalent, and · Have at least one years' experience as an Enrolled Nurse. · |
| Academic Colours |
peony red (BCC 37) |
| Further Information | 
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Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 96 credit points.Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:Course Structure |
Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Core Units | 96 cps |
| Practical Experience | - |
| Total | 96 cps |
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