Nursing
- Our graduates are recognised for their disciplinary knowledge, practical skills and ability to think critically about the world in which they live and work.
- We apply our knowledge to solving problems that matter in our communities.
- We foster enduring relationships locally, regionally and internationally.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses
Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Nursing deliver the professional outcomes you're working towards in your career as a health professional.
Bachelor of Nursing
The Bachelor of Nursing equips graduates with the key knowledge and skills necessary for the practice of nursing. Students who successfully complete 6 trimesters of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) exit with a Bachelor of Nursing and are eligible to seek Registered Nurse status with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA) as a professional nurse in Australia and by mutual recognition in New Zealand. The course aims to give graduates an appreciation of the value of life-long learning and a firm foundation for further study at a postgraduate level.
Masters of Nursing Practice (Pre-registration)
The Masters of Nursing Practice (Pre-registration) equips graduates with the key knowledge and skills necessary for the practice of nursing. Students who successfully complete 5 trimesters of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) exit with a Master of Nursing Practice (pre-registration) and are eligible to seek Registered Nurse status with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA) as a professional nurse in Australia and by mutual recognition in New Zealand. The course aims to give graduates an appreciation of the value of life-long learning and a firm foundation for further study at a postgraduate level.
Post Graduate Aged Care Nursing
Australia's aged population is growing rapidly. The proportion of people aged 65 and older is increasing significantly, driving unprecedented demand for skilled, compassionate aged care nursing. UNE's Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Nursing and Graduate Diploma in Aged Care Nursing are strategically designed to prepare experienced nurses for advanced practice in this critical sector. Graduates exit with a nationally recognised postgraduate qualification and are positioned for leadership roles across diverse aged care settings.
The courses aim to give graduates an appreciation of evidence-based, person-centred care in an ageing population and focus on preparing graduates for real-world aged care nursing through innovative virtual placement experiences in our simulated aged care facility. Students engage with diverse resident scenarios, experience the realities of aged care practice, and work with authentic documentation and care planning tools that they would encounter in clinical settings. This blended learning approach ensures students graduate confident, competent, and ready to lead quality care in aged care environments.
Levels of Nursing in Australia
National standards
An Enrolled Nurse works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centred care. Registered Nurses practice independently and interdependently assuming accountability and responsibility for their own actions and delegation of care to Enrolled Nurses and health care workers.
