Bachelor of Nursing
Why study the Bachelor of Nursing at UNE?
Nursing plays a key role in health services across the world, and professional nurses work in a wide variety of settings. The Bachelor of Nursing equips graduates with the key knowledge and skills necessary for the practice of nursing. Students who successfully complete the first two years of full-time study have the option to exit with an Advanced Diploma in Nursing, and eligibility to seek Enrolled Nurse status with the Nurses and Midwives Board of NSW. Students who successfully complete 3 years of full-time study exit with a Bachelor of Nursing and eligibility to seek Registered Nurse status with the Nurses and Midwives Board of NSW. The course, which is offered full or part-time, via 'Blended Learning' mode* aims to give graduates an appreciation of the value of life-long learning and a firm foundation for further study at a postgraduate level.
A central aim is to prepare graduate nurses for enrolment and/or registration as professional nurses with the Nurses and Midwives Board of NSW.
Students need to be fully vaccinated and provide evidence of their vaccination status before they can attend their first clinical placement. Prior to attendance at UNE students need to ensure that they are appropriately vaccinated or have commenced vaccination for adult diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, hepatitis B (all hepatitis B vaccinations must have been completed well before the commencement of the course), influenza, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), varicella (chicken pox).Vaccination for tuberculosis will be organised at UNE.
*Pending final approval by Nurses & Midwives Board of NSW
Career Opportunities
Employment as an Enrolled or Registered Nurse in a range of areas and environments.
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DURATION
1 Year Full-time2 Years Full-time
3 Years Full-time
Up to 3 years Part-time
Up to 5 years Part-time
Up to 7 years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceOP
142009 STUDY OPTIONS
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| Official Abbreviation | BNurs | ||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | ||||||
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| 2008 UAI | 70 | ||||||
| 2008 OP | 14 | ||||||
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | ||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 or 96 or 144 |
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| Benefits | Students can exit from this degree on completion of year two with an Advanced Diploma in Nursing and be eligible to apply for Enrolled Nurse status with the Nurses and Midwives Board of NSW. This enables them to seek employment as an Enrolled Nurse to assist them to cope financially with their final year of study if they opt to complete the Bachelor of Nursing. 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, and well prepared educationally for the professional challenges they will face. The 35 weeks of supervised clinical practice over 3 years ensures that students are well prepared for their roles as professional nurses when they complete their course. |
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| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here
Former or current students apply to study on-campus directly to UNE using the undergraduate admission form. This course in only available on-campus (internal). For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | 3 years (144 credit points) A candidate must: (a) be qualified for admission (normal admission requirements apply), and if admitted on the basis of an Australian school-leaving qualification, have achieved a standard set by the faculty in English and a science subject in that school-leaving qualification; or (b) successfully undertake an interview conducted by a panel of UNE academic registered nurses. Please visit http://www.une.edu.au/study/nursing/ for further information 2 years (96 credit points) (c) be an Enrolled Nurse on List A in NSW and hold a Certificate in Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) with medication endorsement, or equivalent, under the Australian Qualifications Framework; 1 year (48 credit points) (d) hold the University of New England Advanced Diploma in Nursing or equivalent |
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| Additional Requirements | Applicants must have a current First Aid Certificate which is WorkCover approved. This certificate should be completed before commencing study. Criminal Records Check: NSW Health has a policy that all staff, including candidates undertaking clinical placements, in positions dealing with children and other vulnerable people must undergo a criminal record check. This check will be conducted by the NSW Health and will be coordinated by the university. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Candidates must complete 35 weeks of clinical practice, which is undertaken in each semester in health facilities in NSW. Clinical practice has been organised in block placements of two to eight weeks throughout the six semesters of the course. Clinical placements occur in most area health services of NSW. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced Standing may be granted to qualified applicants and applications are considered on an individual basis when accompanied by full documentary evidence of previous studies. |
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| Honours | The Bachelor of Nursing with Honours is open to practising Registered Nurses with a Bachelor of Nursing degree with a grade point average specified by the Faculty. |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. There are also many scholarships offered from a variety of sources. A full list of scholarships and contact details may be accessed on the UNE School of Health Nursing website |
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| Academic Colours |
peony red (BCC 37) |
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| Further Information | 
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1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) (i) be qualified for admission (see Undergraduate Admission Rules), and
(ii) if admitted on the basis of an Australian school-leaving qualification, have achieved a standard set by the school in English and a science subject in that school-leaving qualification; or
(b) be an Enrolled Nurse on List A in NSW and hold an endorsed Certificate in Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) with medication endorsement, or equivalent under the Australian Quality Framework; or
(c) hold the University of New England Advanced Diploma in Nursing or equivalent;
(d) sucessfully undertake an interview conducted by a panel of UNE academic registered nurses.
2. Course Requirements
2.1. (a) To qualify for the award, candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a) shall pass 144 credit points as specified in Rules 2.1.(b) and 6.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) all units in Group 1;
(ii) 12 credit points from Group 2.
2.2. (a) To qualify for the award, candidates admitted under Rule 1.(b) shall pass 96 credit points as specified in Rules 2.2.(b) and 6.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) all units in Group 3;
(iii) 12 credit points from Group 2.
2.3. (a) To qualify for the award, candidates admitted under Rule 1.(c) shall pass 48 credit points as specified in Rules 2.3.(b) and 6.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) all units in Group 6;
(ii) six credit points from Group 2.
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3. Advanced Diploma in Nursing Exit Point
Candidates who enrol in the Bachelor of Nursing and complete the requirements specified in 3.1. and 3.2. may apply to exit with an Advanced Diploma in Nursing. Such graduates who then wish to complete the Bachelor of Nursing must re-apply for admission.
3.1. (a) To qualify for the award of Advanced Diploma in Nursing, candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a) shall pass 96 credit points as specified in Rules 3.1.(b) and 6.
(b) The course shall comprise all units in Group 4.
3.2. (a) To qualify for the award of Advanced Diploma in Nursing, candidates admitted under Rule 1.(b) shall pass 48 credit points as specified in Rules 3.2.(b) and 6.
(b) The course shall comprise all units in Group 5.
4. Period of Candidature
4.1. For candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a), the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) four years as a full-time candidate;
(b) seven years as a part-time candidate.
4.2. For candidates admitted under Rule 1.(b), the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) three years as a full-time candidate;
(b) five years as a part-time candidate.
4.3. For candidates admitted under Rule 1.(c), the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) two years as a full-time candidate;
(b) three years as a part-time candidate.
5. Progress and Conduct
Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
6. Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points.
Group 1
HHSC 146, 147, 246, 247; HSNS 112, 113, 114, 121, 122, 123, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 301, 312, 313, 314, 321, 322, 323.
Group 2
HHSC 383, 384; HUMN 340; HS 485; HSGR 426; HSHM 200/400, 438, 445; HSNS 231, 327, 328, 329, 330, 422, 423, 424, 432, 433, 435, 436, 440, 452, 464, 469, 472, 473, 477; IDIG 306; or any other unit approved by the school.
Group 3
HHSC 246, 247; HSNS 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 301, 312, 313, 314, 321, 322, 323.
Group 4
HHSC 146, 147, 246, 247; HSNS 112, 113, 114, 121, 122, 123, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 230.
Group 5
HHSC 246, 247; HSNS 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 230.
Group 6
HSNS 301, 312, 313, 314, 321, 322, 323.