Programs

Bachelor of Nursing*

This program is designed for students who wish to become registered nurses, prepared for practice in a wide variety of clinical areas. It is academically and clinically demanding. Throughout the program, students will be in clinical placements working alongside registered nurses for an eight-hour hospital shift. The academic year is extended over semester breaks to maximise clinical learning opportunities. Clinical placements will begin early in Level 1 and will extend throughout each level of the program at various metropolitan and rural venues. Clinical experts in nursing and health science supply academic content.

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This program is specifically designed for Bachelor of Nursing graduates. It will provide graduates with preliminary research training and will encourage continued high quality research allowing them to continue their study as Higher Degree by Research students if they wish.

Students wishing to apply for entry in this program should view the Faculty of Health Sciences website and download the appropriate application form. The School of Nursing Honours Coordinator is Associate Professor Judy Magarey.

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The Master of Clinical Nursing is aimed at graduates seeking a career in nursing who have a three year degree in another discipline. The program will provide professional knowledge, skills and attitudes that underpin the role of the Registered Nurse and develop competencies for practice as determined by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council. On successful completion of the Master of Clinical Nursing graduates will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
The Master of Clinical Nursing is structured over two years of full-time study to provide in-depth theory and integrated clinical placements in hospital and community settings.

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Graduate Certificate in Nursing Science

• Apheresis Nursing
• Evidence Based Practice
• Hyperbaric Nursing
• Infection Control

This program is designed to prepare specialist practitioners, who are experienced in practice.Studies are at the postgraduate level and include planned clinical training.

How to Apply

Admission to this program is through SATAC. After applying to SATAC an Additional Information Request Form (and accompanying information) must be lodged to the School of Nursing (via post, fax or email) within ten days.

Application process is two steps:

1. Apply through SATAC
2. Complete and submit the Additional Information Request Form to the School of Nursing.

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Master of Nursing Science (Stage 1)

• Acute Care Nursing
• Anaesthetic & Recovery Nursing
• Burns Nursing
• Cardiac Nursing*
• Community Health and Primary Care
• Emergency Nursing*
• Gerontological Nursing
• Infection Control Nursing
• Intensive Care Nursing*
• Mental Health Nursing
• Oncology Nursing
• Orthopaedic Nursing
• Perioperative Nursing
• Renal Nursing

This program is designed to prepare advanced practitioners in the major specialties. Studies are at Masters level and include extensive clinical training and advanced university classroom and laboratory studies. Graduates are eligible to exit at Stage 1 with a Graduate Diploma in Nursing Science. 

How to Apply

Admission to this program is through SATAC, courses will be available shortly. After applying to SATAC an Additional Information Request Form (and accompanying information) must be lodged to the School of Nursing (via post, fax or email) within ten days.

Application process is two steps:

1. Apply through SATAC
2. Complete and submit the Additional Information Request Form to the School of Nursing.

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Graduate Diploma in Addiction and Mental Health

(in collaboration with the Discipline of Pharmacology)

Admission to this program is through SATAC. After applying to SATAC an Additional Information Request Form (and accompanying information) must be lodged to the School of Nursing (via post, fax or email) within ten days.

Application process is two steps:

1. Apply through SATAC
2. Complete and submit the  Additional Information Request Form to the School of Nursing.

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This academic program is designed to provide opportunities for nurses to develop advanced skills in clinical inquiry, practice and leadership in professional nursing. Students will graduate with a sound knowledge of a broad range of research methodologies and methods.

How to Apply

Admission to this program is through SATAC. After applying to SATAC an Additional Information Request Form (and accompanying information) must be lodged to the School of Nursing (via post, fax or email) within ten days.

Application process is two steps:

1. Apply through SATAC
2. Complete and submit the Additional Information Request Form and Course Selection Proforma to the School of Nursing.

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This academic program is designed to provide opportunities for registered nurses to expand their skills and extend their scope of practice to prepare them for roles as nurse practitioners. Students will develop advanced skills in clinical inquiry, practice and leadership in professional nursing.

How to Apply

Admission to this program is through SATAC. After applying to SATAC an Additional Information Request Form (and accompanying information) must be lodged to the School of Nursing (via post, fax or email) within ten days.

Application process is two steps:

1. Apply through SATAC
2. Complete and submit the Additional Information Request Form and Supplementary Information & Checklist to the School of Nursing.

The Master of Nurse Practitioner proposed study program.

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Master of Clinical Science*

Doctor of Nursing