Bachelor of Nursing (Conversion)

Overview

The Bachelor of Nursing (Conversion) provides hospital trained nurses or diplomates with the opportunity to upgrade to degree level.  Students will demonstrate an increased understanding of the nature of nursing; evaluate and apply concepts drawn from nursing theory and research to professional practice; offer leadership to less experienced members of the nursing profession; demonstrate an increased awareness of the effects of cultural, social, economic, legal and ethical influences on the development of the nursing profession; demonstrate increased ability in critical reflection and research; display a readiness and ability to participate in positive changes; and demonstrate competencies that will enable health professionals to accept responsibility for a more complex level of client management.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Candidates must be Registered Nurses to enrol in this course; must be eligible for registration in NSW, and have obtained their initial qualification after 1972.   Applicants who obtained their initial qualification before 1972 who do not hold equivalent nursing qualifications are still eligible to apply following successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test, or the fulfilment of other entry paths such as the University Access Program.

International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a level of at least 6.0 in all bands, reading and writing, speaking and listening.

Students should consult the information about Criminal Records Checks and Infectious Diseases in the Bachelor of Nursing entry above.

Advanced Standing

For Certificated Registered Nurses:  Advanced standing of up to 24 credit points may be approved for candidates with post certificate qualifications and experience, but each candidate must satisfy each of the following requirements:

1. at least 6 credit points will be for 100-level subjects, and must include NURS162;
2. at least 12 credit points will be for 200-level subjects;
3. at least 24 credit points will be for 300-level subjects, and must include NURS364.

Course Requirements for the course for Certificated Registered Nurses

The number of candidates admitted to the course will be limited and applicants must be approved by the Head of the Department of Nursing.  Registered nurses with certificate(s) are required to satisfactorily complete subjects with a value of at least 72 credit points.

Course Program

Students may also choose a limited number of credit points from the General Schedule at the discretion of the Department

Course Requirements for the course for Registered Nurses who hold a Diploma of Nursing, or equivalent

The number of candidates admitted to the course will be limited and applicants must be approved by the Head of the Department of Nursing.  Registered nurses with a Diploma of Nursing, or equivalent, are required to satisfactorily complete subjects with a value of at least 24 credit points, of which at least 12 credit points shall be for 300-level subjects and must include NURS364.

Course Program

Honours

The Bachelor of Nursing (Honours) provides exceptional nursing students with the opportunity to extend their knowledge and skills beyond the beginning level.  There is an increasing need for graduates to develop more advanced and extensive knowledge in the discipline than can be attained in a pass degree. This need can be achieved by qualified candidates who have attained a level of scholarship at credit level or above in 300-level Nursing subjects, undertaking advanced coursework and research.

Professional Recognition

Graduates may apply for higher positions in management and other specialised areas within the discipline of nursing.